On Monday, February 9, 2026, the North Carolina Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of US 258 North and Paul’s Path Road involving property damage.
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VCAT Traffic Stop Leads to Firearm Charges for Brother and Sister
On February 10, 2026, at approximately 12:44 p.m., Kinston Police Department VCAT detectives observed 23-year-old Brafranco Bryant operating a vehicle on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Detectives were aware that Bryant did not possess a valid North Carolina driver license.
Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest on Drug and Assault Charges
On February 11, 2026, at approximately 1:47 a.m., KPD’s C-Squad officers conducted a traffic stop at East Gordon Street and Vance Street for motor vehicle violations.
Man Arrested After Assaulting Officer While Fire Crews Investigated Gas Odor
On February 10, 2026, KPD’s A-Squad officers were dispatched to the area of Orion Street and King Street to assist the Kinston Department of Fire and Rescue. Fire personnel were investigating a reported gas odor and requested assistance due to a belligerent individual on scene.
Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Crash Under Investigation
On February 10, 2026, at approximately 11:59 p.m., KPD’s C-Squad officers were dispatched to the intersection of North Queen Street and Park Avenue in reference to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash.
Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest in Stolen Vehicle Case
On February 10, 2026, KPD’s A-Squad officers received information regarding a vehicle reported stolen out of Virginia.
Arrest Made Following Vehicle Break-Ins on Highway 258 South
On February 10, 2026, KPD’s A-Squad officers responded to 1344 Highway 258 South in reference to a larceny from a motor vehicle. The caller provided a description of the suspect, including clothing information.
Two men are facing federal charges as a result of a Lenoir County Narcotic Investigation.
In August, 2025, Kenji Jerkins, 31, and Tyquil Yates, 31, were arrested by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office as a result of a narcotic investigation into the distribution of methamphetamine throughout Lenoir County. During their arrest, a large quantity of methamphetamine was located.
Arrest Following Hit and Run Investigation
On February 7, 2026, KPD’s D-Squad responded to a hit and run involving a pedestrian and a motor vehicle in the area of Smithfield Packing.
KPD: Suspect wanted for hit and run
KPD officers have obtained arrest warrants for Shamiya Cannon, 27, of Lenoir County, in connection to a Hit & Run that occurred on January 30, 2026, in the area of Laroque Avenue.
Pitt County Woman Arrested in Lenoir County Stolen Vehicle Investigation
On Thursday, January 29, a Pitt County woman was arrested following an investigation into multiple stolen vehicles that occurred in Lenoir County.
Kinston police report multiple arrests following drug investigation, stabbing and break-in
The Kinston Police Department reported multiple arrests over several days following a drug investigation and separate violent and property crime incidents. On Jan. 30, officers concluded a three-month investigation into cocaine distribution, resulting in the arrests of two men and the seizure of drugs, firearms and cash at two locations. That same day, police arrested a 23-year-old woman in connection with a stabbing reported in the Mitchell Wooten area. On Feb. 1, officers also arrested a former Little Caesars employee accused of breaking into the business on two occasions and selling pizzas for personal profit.
KPD: Five Located in West Washington Avenue Drug Raid, Four Charged
On January 29, 2026, at approximately 6:43 p.m., members of the Kinston Police Department’s Violent Crime Action Team (VCAT) conducted an investigation into suspected criminal activity following concerns reported by community members.
KPD Arrests Kinston Woman for DWI Following Crash on Airport Road
On January 26, 2026, at approximately 9:51 a.m., Kinston Police Department A-Squad responded to the 600 block of Airport Road in reference to a motor vehicle collision.
KPD Arrests Suspect in Arson Investigation at Carver Courts
On January 22, 2026, at approximately 8:09 a.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department’s A-Squad were requested to assist the Kinston Fire Department with a vehicle fire in the parking lot of Carver Courts.
KPD Arrests Wanted Subject on Drug Charges
On January 20, 2026, at approximately 11:20 p.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department’s D-Squad checked out with a suspicious vehicle in the area of Plaza Boulevard.
Narcotics Investigation Leads to Guilty Plea and Prison Sentence for Lenoir County Man
A 33-year-old Lenoir County man has pleaded guilty to trafficking narcotics.
KPD Arrests Suspect Following Controlled Operation in Gold-Based Fraud Scheme
The the Internal Revenue Service contacted Kinston Police Department actively investigating a large-scale gold-based fraud scheme in which a Kinston resident was victimized.
Former CNA Arrested in Kinston Healthcare Fraud Investigation
In November 2024, officers with the Kinston Police Department responded to Signature Healthcare in reference to a reported fraud. A preliminary investigation determined that a certified nursing assistant (CNA), identified as 45-year-old Hildares Parker-Greene, unlawfully obtained debit card information belonging to a patient and used the information to make unauthorized purchases.
Two Arrested Following Narcotics Investigation at Local Convenience Store
On January 13, 2026, narcotics detectives with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (NC ALE), arrested a 32-year-old Lenoir County male and a 34-year-old Lenoir County female at the Star Mini Mart located on Poole Road.