Juvenile charged with possession of a stolen vehicle

On Friday, July 5, 2024, A-Squad Officers received information related to a stolen vehicle being driven around Kinston. The vehicle had previously been reported stolen to Green County Sheriff's Office. Officers located the vehicle on the 1500 block of Dr. MLK Jr Blvd and made contact with the driver, (17 year old juvenile from Kinston) and took him into custody. With the assistance of Green County Sheriff's Office, the juvenile was transported to Green County and released to a parent.

KPD: Vehicle Pursuit leads to arrest

On Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 12:00 pm, KPD's D-Squad observed a vehicle being operated on Vernon Avenue with fictious plates and illegal tint violations. Officers initiated a traffic stop with the vehicle and the driver, Okeith Parker (39 of Kinston) immediately fled. Officers pursed Parker until he came to a stop on the 800 block of Dixon Street. Parker began swallowing bags of suspected narcotics. Officers were able to gain entry into the vehicle, remove Parker, and effect the arrest.

Eduar Morales of Deep Run graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University

WILLIMANTIC, CT (07/02/2024)-- More than 800 Eastern Connecticut State University students graduated in the 2023-24 academic year, which culminated with two commencement ceremonies this May at the conclusion of the spring 2023 semester. The University's undergraduate ceremony occurred May 14 at the XL Center in Hartford, CT, and the graduate-level ceremony occurred May 11 on Eastern's campus.

Obituary - Elizabeth Mills Reynolds

Elizabeth Mills Reynolds, affectionately known as Libby, age 97, of Pleasant Hill, North Carolina passed away peacefully at her home on July 4, 2024. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Monday, July 8, 2024 Howard-Carter Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at Pleasant Hill Christian Church in Pink Hill, NC with burial following.