A man was arrested Wednesday in the Jackson Heights community following a traffic stop that led to a foot chase.
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Croom faces charges, including felony flee to elude and DWI
Officers on D-Squad attempted to conduct a traffic stop with Curtis Croom for a motor vehicle violation. Croom failed to stop and attempted to flee from officers. Croom eventually stopped, jumped from the vehicle, and fled on foot. With assistance from Lenoir County Sheriff's Office, Croom was located in a wooded area and taken into custody. Croom was arrested and charged with the following:
Arrest made after high-speed chase and gun discovery in KPD stop
KPD's Violent Crime Action Team initiated a traffic stop with a vehicle for vehicle violations. As detectives attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver refused to stop and accelerated to a higher speed. During this time the driver, Randall McNeal, was seen attempting to hide something.
Residential Electrical Fire and second, separate fire, a Person Succumbed to Smoke Inhalation
The Kinston Department of Fire and Rescue had two separate structure fires back-to-back on Wednesday into early Thursday morning. The first Structure Fire, all companies were dispatched to a duplex located at 502 Harding Avenue, at 10:40 PM.
Man arrested on more than a dozen drug charges
Deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office narcotics and SCARR units arrested a 49-year-old man for several drug charges.
Downtown Kinston Revitalization financial future uncertain, board defies city's recommendation
Tensions are rising in Kinston as the City Council delivers a stark message to Downtown Kinston Revitalization (DKR): Address your issues, or face a funding reckoning.
Deep Run Christmas Parade Livestream
Join Neuse News and special guests for the 2023 Deep Run Christmas Parade Livestream presented by Lenoir Community College and Southern Bank. The Facebook Livestream will begin on Saturday, November 25th at 4:00 PM.
La Grange Christmas Parade Livestream
Join Neuse News and special guests for the 2023 La Grange Christmas Parade Livestream presented by Lenoir Community College and Southern Bank. The Facebook Livestream will begin on Sunday, November 26th at 3:00 PM.
Kinston Christmas Parade Livestream
Join Neuse News and special guests for the 2023 Kinston Christmas Parade Livestream presented by Lenoir Community College and Southern Bank. The Facebook Livestream will begin on Saturday, December 2nd at 4:30 PM.
The Barrister: More Than a Pub – A Vision of Community
In a strategic move to revitalize South Queen Street in Kinston, a new establishment named The Barrister Irish Pub opened its doors on October 28th. Situated at 209 S. Queen Street, The Barrister is more than just a pub; it represents a vision of community, diversity, and local development.
Kinston woman was arrested last week on multiple drug charges
Christina Graham Tresloni, 39, of the Bryce Hardison Road area, was served arrest warrants by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday, Oct. 25. The warrants were the result of an ongoing narcotics investigation involving fentanyl and methamphetamine.
Celebration of Life event honors Perry Lychak at Woodington Middle School
Woodington Middle School, in collaboration with the local community, is set to host a Celebration of Life event in memory of Perry Lychak, a renowned baseball player and local coach. The event will take place this Saturday at 11:00 AM in the school gym, with a reception to follow.
N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency awards additional $43.2 million for affordable housing
N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency awards additional $43.2 million for affordable housing
Five local and tribal governments to build rental and single-family units
Johnna Garris named President’s Service Excellence Award winner of the year for UNC Health Lenoir
UNC Health Lenoir is pleased to announce Johnna Garris is the 2022 President’s Service Excellence Award winner. The PSEA is selected by peers as an employee who exemplifies superior performance, strong leadership, effective communication, and service excellence.
2023 Municipal Election candidate Les Lipford
Neuse News Publisher BJ Murphy interviews 2023 Municipal Election candidate Les Lipford.
Unsung Heroes: Griffins' lasting impressions on education
In the heart of Jones County, there are individuals who quietly shape their community through dedication and selflessness. Brenda and George Griffin, residents of this region for over four decades, are among those unsung heroes, tirelessly contributing to the betterment of their community through education.
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Warrant served leads to meth discovery
KPD Officers responded to the LC Magistrate Office to serve warrants on Edward Stocks (36, Pinetops NC). During processing, officers located methamphetamine on Stocks. In addition to the warrant service, Stocks was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine.
2023 Municipal Election candidate Barbara Seaforth
Neuse News Publisher BJ Murphy interviews 2023 Municipal Election candidate Barbara Seaforth.
Mike Parker: Salute! stretching Veterans Day into Veterans Week
Salute! and G.I. Joe’s Living History Museum are turning the November 11 Veterans Day into Veterans Week with events running from Friday, November 3, through Sunday, November 12.