On May 11, 2026, at approximately 3:36 a.m., deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office D Shift responded to an assault at the W.E. “Billy” Smith Detention Center after a detention officer was assaulted by an inmate.
All in Crime
𝗞𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗗𝘂𝗻𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗪𝗜 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲-𝗩𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗵
On May 9, 2026, at approximately 6:06 p.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department’s C-Squad responded to a three-vehicle motor vehicle crash in the 100 block of [Road Name].
𝗞𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱
On May 9, 2026, officers with the Kinston Police Department’s A-Squad responded to a report of four suspects breaking into a building located at 834 Hardee Road. The caller advised that the suspects were actively defacing the building with paint.
Kinston man charged with statutory rape following Snapchat cyber tip
A 20-year-old Kinston man was arrested May 7 following an investigation into the alleged online solicitation of minors through Snapchat, according to the Craven County Sheriff’s Office.
Kinston Police Investigating Fatal Shooting
On May 7, 2026, at approximately 12:15 a.m., the Kinston Police Department responded to a report of gunshots in the area of Stadiem Drive and Nobles Lane.
Narcotics Investigation Leads to Arrest of Lenoir County Man on Multiple Drug Charges
A month-long narcotics investigation conducted by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a 35-year-old Lenoir County man on multiple felony drug distribution charges.
Arrest Made in Homicide Investigation
Since April 27, 2026, KPD detectives have conducted an extensive investigation that included reviewing surveillance footage, executing forensic search warrants, and interviewing multiple witnesses. Through this work, investigators identified 18-year-old Carmello Tavion Banks of Greenville, North Carolina, as the suspect in the murder of Charles Wade Jr.
Convicted Felon Arrested on Firearm and Narcotics Charges Following Traffic Stop
A Lenoir County man is facing firearm and narcotics-related charges following a proactive patrol operation conducted by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit.
Arrest made in homicide investigation
Since April 27, 2026, KPD detectives have conducted an extensive investigation that included reviewing surveillance footage, executing forensic search warrants, and interviewing multiple witnesses. Through this work, investigators identified 18-year-old Carmello Tavion Banks of Greenville, North Carolina, as the suspect in the murder of Charles Wade Jr.
Fentanyl Investigation Leads to Arrest
On April 29, 2026, at approximately 1:32 p.m., the Kinston Police Department’s VCAT Unit concluded an investigation into the possession and sale of fentanyl involving 33-year-old Dashawn Dail.
Pastor Jason McKnight: Good Neighbors in a Divided World: Navigating differences with truth and grace
The new family moved in next door; they are from a different country; I wonder what decorations they’ll put outside. The new guy joined our team at work; he transferred from up north; he doesn’t even know what collards are! Our family reunion is next week; can “MAGA Mary” and “Obama Oliver” get along this year; I’m sick of fireworks.
Woman arrested in larceny investigation involving stolen boat
On April 10, 2026, deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 2600 block of Pauls Path Road in Kinston in reference to the reported larceny of a boat and trailer.
Kinston Police Arrest Suspect Following Breaking and Entering
On April 27, 2026, at approximately 10:07 a.m., KPD’s D-Squad responded to a report of a breaking and entering on the 400 block of Glenwood Avenue.
Kinston Police Arrest Suspect Following Breaking and Entering
On April 27, 2026, at approximately 10:44 p.m., KPD’s B-Squad responded to a report of a breaking and entering on the 400 block of W. Lenoir Avenue.
Kinston Police Investigating Fatal Shooting at Carver Courts
On April 27, 2026, at approximately 12:57 a.m., the Kinston Police Department responded to a report of a gunshot wound at 12 building of Carver Courts.
Cumberland County Man Arrested on Narcotics Charges
On April 21, 2026, Detectives with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit were conducting proactive patrol in the La Grange area when they observed a vehicle swerving outside of its lane of travel. Detectives initiated a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, identified as Dupree Turner, 39, of Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Three Arrested in Kinston Fentanyl Investigation
On April 21, 2026, members of the Kinston Police Department’s Violent Crime Action Team (VCAT) observed a vehicle involved in a suspected drug transaction in the 200 block of East Grainger Avenue.
Two Arrested in Larceny Investigation Involving Stolen Vehicle and Trailer
On March 19, 2026, deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office responded to 3150 Kelly Road in Kinston in reference to the felony larceny of an enclosed trailer. On April 7, 2026, deputies were again dispatched to the same location in reference to the larceny of a motor vehicle.
Lenoir County Woman Arrested Following Fraud Investigation
In November of 2025, the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office began investigating a fraud complaint. During the course of the investigation, detectives determined that April Drake, 50, of Kinston, entered into a rent-to-own agreement for a property she did not own.
Lenoir County Sex Offender Arrested for Registration Violations
On April 13, 2026, deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office arrested William Thomas Lockhart III, 35, of Kinston, North Carolina, for failing to comply with sex offender registration requirements under North Carolina State Law.