KPD Arrests man for attempted murder and weapon charges
The Kinston Police Department posted the following on their Facebook page:
01.11.2024
KPD's Violent Crime Action Team received information from NC License & Theft Agents related to Okeith Parker (39). Parker had active Order For Arrest related to Attempted 1st Degree Murder, Assault With a Deadly Weapon With Intent to Kill Inflicting Serious Injury, and Possession of a Firearm by Felon. Detectives saturated the area of the 4000 block of W Vernon Avenue and took Parker into custody without further incident. Parker was placed in the LC Jail under a secured bond.
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