The suspect was identified as Joseph Wooten, 31, of Kinston. Wooten was arrested and charged with Assault by Pointing a Gun, Illegal Discharge in the City Limits, and Going Armed to the Terror of the Public.
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Incident at Atlantic Avenue and Pollock Street resolved safely
An incident involving a city worker and an armed resident occurred earlier today at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Pollock Street. Law enforcement authorities swiftly responded to the situation, ensuring the safety of the public and bringing the individual into custody.
Possible tornado causes damage at Plaza
A possible tornado touched down at a furniture store in Kinston early this afternoon
KPD Responds to gunfire, apprehends felon with concealed weapon
KPD Officers responded to the area of shots fired in the areas of the 200 block of E Vernon Avenue and the 600 block of Cooks Ally. A witness provided officers with an offender description and a vehicle description. As officers arrived in the area, the observed the described offender and the vehicle fleeing the area.
Sen. Jim Perry advocates tailored solutions and open discussions at Chamber event
NC Senator Jim Perry (R - Lenoir, Beaufort, and Craven) was the guest speaker this morning at the Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce “Wake-Up Lenoir” Legislative Breakfast, addressing pressing regional matters and advocating for tailored solutions and open dialogue. The event covered topics such as education, mental health, healthcare, and medical marijuana.
Rochelle Middle School Fourth Nine Week Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following Rochelle Middle School students:
Pink Hill Elementary Fourth Nine Week Principal’s List and A/B Honor Roll
Congratulations to the following Pink Hill Elementary School students:
North Lenoir High School fourth nine week principal’s list and A/B honor roll
Congratulations to the following North Lenoir High School students:
KPD: Guns confiscated during traffic stop, one arrested
Officers initiated a traffic stop with Damani Raines for motor vehicle violations. During the traffic stop, officers observed a firearm in plain view.
Mike Parker: Final 2023 edition of Chitlin Circuit set for Friday, June 23
On Friday, June 23, The 1901 Building Group will host the final edition of the 2023 Chitlin’ Circuit re-enactment. The event will run 5-8pm and is produced and hosted by D. Choci Gray at her historic 1901 Building, 129 N. Queen St., downtown Kinston.
Lenoir County Learning Academy fourth nine week principal’s list and A/B honor roll
Congratulations to the following Lenoir County Learning Academy students:
La Grange Elementary School fourth nine week principal’s list and A/B honor roll
Congratulations to the following La Grange Elementary School students:
EB Frink Middle School fourth nine week principal’s list and A/B honor roll
Congratulations to the following EB Frink Middle School students:
Arrest made in road rage incident involving firearms, multiple charges filed
KPD Officers responded to a report of a road rage incident involving firearms. Officers initiated a traffic stop with Dechawn Edwards (31, Wilson, NC). Edwards refused to cooperate with the officers and drove off. Officers pursued Edwards until he came to a stop.
Convicted felon arrested with concealed firearm during routine traffic stop
Officers conducted a traffic stop with Johnny Mitchell. During the traffic stop, Mitchell advised officers he had a concealed firearm inside the vehicle. Mitchell is a convicted felon and was arrested for the following:
Traffic stop leads to arrest of Ayden man with stolen firearms and narcotics
Officers conducted a traffic stop with Dariontre Drew (22 of Ayden, NC). During the traffic stop officers observed narcotic violations and conducted a probable cause search of the vehicle. During the search officers located a backpack containing narcotics and 2 firearms. One of the firearms had been reported stolen from Ayden, NC. Drew is also a convicted felon and was placed under arrest for the following:
Arrest made after intoxicated individual exposes himself
KPD Officers responded to a report of an intoxicated subject inside a business causing a disturbance and exposing himself. Officers conducted an investigation and placed Delanore Koonce under arrest for Indecent Exposure. He was placed in the LC Jail under a secured bond.
Knife-Wielding suspect robs Kinston Taco Bell, police seek leads
On Sunday, June 18th, 2023, at approximately 8:20am members of the Kinston Police Department responded to Taco Bell located at 1806 W. Vernon Ave. Kinston in reference to an armed robbery.
Governor Cooper signs two bills, vetoes one bill
Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law:
Mitchell's Christian Singers honored with marker for prolific gospel music career
A dedication ceremony was held to unveil a historical marker honoring Mitchell's Christian Singers. The event, which took place at the Golden Progress venue, marked the culmination of years of research and prayer by the community.