On October 11, 2026, officers with the Kinston Police Department responded to Neuseway Park Campground regarding a report of sexual abuse involving a 7-year-old child.
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Traffic Stop Leads to Firearm and Drug Charges
On Saturday, November 7, 2026, at approximately 3:38 a.m., Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office A Shift patrol deputies conducted a traffic stop on a black Dodge Charger in the area of Skinner’s Bypass and Highway 11-55 after discovering the vehicle’s registration had been revoked.
Lenoir County Sex Offender Arrested for Address Violation.
On October 28, 2026, a Lenoir County Sheriff's Office SCARR detective initiated an investigation while conducting a registered sex offender residence verification check at Anthony Harris's registered address.
Kinston Police Department earns state accreditation
The Kinston Police Department is proud to announce that our agency was officially awarded accreditation through the North Carolina Law Enforcement Accreditation (NCLEA) Program! This achievement represents a significant milestone in our department's history and reflects our continued commitment to professionalism, accountability, transparency, and providing the highest quality of law enforcement services to the citizens of Kinston.
Wayne County Man Arrested Following Theft and Fraud Investigation
On July 15, 2026, deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a theft from a residence in the 1100 block of S. Croom Bland Road. During the initial investigation, it was determined that two firearms, money, and a debit card had been taken from the residence.
Pink Hill Man Arrested for Indecent Exposure
On November 7, 2026, approximately 3:58 PM, officers with the Kinston Police Department’s C-Squad responded to the Dugout in reference to a report of indecent exposure.
Multiple Teenagers Charged Following Break-Ins of Motor Vehicles in La Grange
On November 8, 2026, at approximately 2:30 a.m., A-Shift Patrol deputies and members of the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reduction Team (CRT) responded to the area of West King Street in La Grange after citizens reported two individuals breaking into motor vehicles.
KPD Makes Drug Arrest Following Traffic Stop
On November 2, 2026, officers with the Kinston Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Vernon Avenue involving 37-year-old Michael Cunningham of Ayden.
Kinston-Lenoir Drug Task Force Arrests Man on Cocaine Trafficking Charges
On November 4, 2026, detectives with the Kinston-Lenoir Drug Task Force concluded an investigation into 55-year-old Michael Foston involving the distribution of crack cocaine in Lenoir County.
Lenoir County Sheriffs Office gives updates on gunshot wound
On November 1, 2026 around 8:18 p.m. Deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office arrived at the Speedway in LaGrange for the report of a subject with a gunshot wound.
KPD Officers Arrest Man for Breaking and Entering
On October 30, 2026, at approximately 8:38 a.m., Kinston Police Department B-Squad officers responded to the 600 block of W. Lenoir Avenue after a concerned citizen reported a suspicious person entering a vacant residence.
KPD: Fraud Investigation Leads to Arrest
On October 29, 2026, officers with the Kinston Police Department responded to First Citizens Bank regarding a fraud in progress.
La Grange juvenile charged in motor vehicle break ins
On October 6 and October 7, 2026, the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office received multiple reports of vehicles being broken into and items taken from the vehicles. Detectives with the General Investigations Division conducted multiple follow-ups and interviews following the initial reports. During the investigation, detectives identified one of the suspects as a 15-year-old male from La Grange.
Shooting Investigation Update: Arrest Made
On October 3, 2026, the Kinston Police Department responded to the 900 block of E. Highland Avenue (St. Johns Village Apartments) regarding a shooting that left 29-year-old Marvelous Foy Jr. suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Florida man charged for Break/Enter Motor Vehicle case.
On October 19, 2026 Donald Ray Price, 59, of Manatee County Florida was charged for breaking/entering a motor vehicle and taking a wallet from inside.
KPD B-Squad Makes Arrest Following Assault and Impaired Driving Investigation
On October 17, 2026, at approximately 8:38 p.m., officers with KPD’s B-Squad responded to a report of an assault on W. Washington Street.
LCSO Disturbance Call Results in Narcotics Charges
On October 15, 2026, deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office A-Shift responded to a disturbance at a residence in Lenoir County.
Convicted felon arrested after rifle located during search
Parker was charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon and is currently being held in the Lenoir County Jail without bond.
SBI UPDATE: Man shot by Greene County Deputy following crash has died, authorities confirm
We are now confirming that the citizen who was shot is deceased. He has been taken to the NC Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for an autopsy.
Greene County sheriff warns of phone scam involving arrest warrants
The Greene County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam in which callers impersonate sheriff’s office personnel and demand payment to avoid arrest.