Officers from the Kinston Police Department respond to calls that lead to locating wanted persons and narcotics.

Officers responded to a report of a subject sleeping inside the Post Office located at 2433 N Herritage Street.  Officers arrived on scene and made contact with the subject, Anthony Potter.  Officers discovered that Potter had an Order for Arrest for failing to appear for court in Wayne County.  During the arrest, Methamphetamine, Marijuana, and Drug Paraphernalia were located.  Potter was subsequently charged with Possession of Schedule II, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. 

Officers responded to 406 E New Bern Road (Piggly Wiggly) for a report of Trespassing.  Officers arrived on scene and located the subject, Lindsey Garancheski.  While investigating the Trespassing, officers discovered Garancheski had Orders for Arrest (OFA) for failing to appear for court in Lenoir County and Craven County.  During the arrest, Garancheski was found to be in Possession of a syringe containing Fentanyl.  In addition to the OFA’s, Garancheski was charged with 2nd Degree Trespass and Possession of Schedule I.