KPD makes arrest in 2015 murder case
On May 31, 2015 at 12:24 pm, Timothy Nobles was shot multiple times while operating his motor vehicle on the 400 Block of Cox Avenue at Heritage Street. Nobles traveled less than 100 yards before striking a utility pole. Nobles died at the scene. Investigators believe there were witnesses that may have information on the case but have not come forward. The case remains unsolved to this date.
Victim: Timothy Nobles
Location: 400 Block of Cox Avenue
On Tuesday, March 1, 2022, members of the Kinston Police Department along with the U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force arrested Marquis Jaquan Bizzell, 28, of Kinston N.C. for 1st Degree Murder for his involvement in the 2015 murder of Timothy Nobles. Bizzell has been jailed without bond. This arrest would not have been possible without cooperation from the community and without the support of the District Attorney’s Office, District 8A.
The Kinston Police Department places the highest priority on investigating crimes of violence perpetrated in our city. We will continue to investigate such cases with no compromise for crime, and continue to seek assistance from the communities that we proudly serve. This case, as are all violent crimes until adjudicated, remains under investigation and anyone with information is encouraged to call the Kinston Police Department’s Tips Line at 252-939-4020 or Lenoir County Crime Stoppers at 252-523-4444.
