A 68-year-old Kinston man is in custody after being charged with attempted first degree murder by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office.
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Stolen vehicle crashes, one dead, driver faces murder charge
On May 15th, 2024, at approximately 1:30 p.m., Officers with the Kinston Police Department received a report of a stolen vehicle in the area of Old Snow Hill Rd. Officers began searching the area and located the car parked in the U.S. Mini Mart parking lot, 1404 Old Snow Hill Rd. Kinston, N.C.
Lenoir County enforcement targeting high crime and drug areas
A Deep Run man was arrested in Pink Hill Thursday for trafficking methamphetamine.
Governor Offers $25,000 Reward in Assault Case of Evernell Pittman
Governor Roy Cooper announced that the State is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the assault of Evernell Pittman, age 72.
60-Year Sentence for Kinston Man in Lenoir County Shooting Case
RALEIGH, N.C. – A Kinston man was sentenced today to 720 months in prison after shooting a Lenoir County Sheriff’s Deputy and leading law enforcement on a multi-day man hunt before shooting a neighbor and being apprehended with a loaded semi-automatic weapon with the safety set to fire. On October 16, 2023, Robert Lee Strother pled guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, carjacking, and discharging a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence
Felony child abuse charge upgraded to first degree murder
A man who was previously charged with three felony child abuse charges has had one of the charges upgraded to first degree murder.
LCSO: Armed robbery on 258 South - Suspect has been apprehended
The Lenoir County Sheriff's Office, the LCSO's Special Response Team and the Kinston Police Department tracked the suspect to 508 E New Bern Rd.
KPD: Man charged with Indecent Liberties with a Child and Sexual Battery
On January 31, 2024, Officers from the Kinston Police Department responded to The Red Carpet Inn (208 E New Bern Road, Kinston) in reference to a welfare check. Officers were advised that children living at the address were being neglected and possibly sexually abused.
Two children found malnourished and alone in Carver Courts
On February 21, 2024, members of the Kinston Police Department were called to assist the Lenoir Department of Social Services at an apartment in Carver Courts Housing Community after two small children were found malnourished and home alone.
LCSO: Two arrested on multiple felony charges
Two Kinston men have been arrested by officials with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office on multiple felony charges related to the theft of a trailer and drug possession.
Three suspects apprehended in Kinston shooting following anonymous tip
On Sunday, January 21, 2024, at approximately 12:30 a.m., members of the Kinston Police Department were dispatched to a report of shots fired in the vicinity of 1200 E. Bright St. Kinston, N.C. Upon arrival, officers met with individuals in the area and were able to locate the initial crime scene.
LCSO release: SCARR arrests
Two men, both out of jail on pre-trial charges, were arrested Thursday by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office SCARR (Street Crimes and Rapid Response) unit.
LCSO: Task force leads to six arrests
A Lenoir County task force that included four different law enforcement units conducted search warrants and proactive patrols that resulted in six felony arrests last week.
Kinston Police apprehend felon in shooting incident with stolen firearm; victim expected to recover
The firearm used in this incident was reported stolen from Greenville, NC, and Carmon is a convicted felon. Carmon has been arrested and placed in the Lenoir County Jail under secure bond for the following: Attempted Murder, Possession of a Firearm by Felon, Possession of a Stolen Firearm, Injury to Personal Property.
Kinston Police Department seek information in overnight shooting
On Friday, November 3, 2023, at approximately 2:40 a.m., members of the Kinston Police Department responded to the area of E. Shine St. and East St. in reference to a report of a person who had been shot.