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All in Crime
Kinston Police Department: Weekend recap
Kinston police reported four weekend arrests following traffic stops that led to drug, firearm and impaired driving charges.
KPD arrests man found hiding in Dollar Tree stockroom after breaking and entering report
On May 22, 2026, KPD’s D-Squad responded to a report of a Breaking & Entering at the Dollar Tree located at 201 W. Vernon Avenue. Through remote access to the security camera system, the caller was able to provide officers with real-time updates while officers responded to the scene.
Lenoir County woman arrested for methamphetamine
On May 19, 2026, at approximately 4:03 p.m., officers with KPD’s C-Squad conducted a traffic stop on East Gordon Street near NC Highway 11 for a motor vehicle violation.
Multi-Agency Traffic Enforcement Operation Results in More Than 100 Charges in Lenoir County
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office concluded its participation in the Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) “Move Over or Get Pulled Over” campaign with a large-scale multi-agency enforcement operation conducted Saturday night into Sunday morning.
Lenoir County Man Arrested Following Domestic Disturbance and DWI Investigation
On May 13, 2026, deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reduction Team and D Shift responded to 3199 U.S. Highway 258 North in reference to a domestic disturbance.
Traffic stop leads to cocaine arrests
On May 16, 2026, at approximately 9:31 p.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department’s D-Squad conducted a traffic stop on West Bright Street for a motor vehicle violation.
Narcotics Investigation Leads to Arrest of 56-Year-Old Kinston Man
On May 11, 2026, the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit arrested Antonio Strong, 56, of Kinston on outstanding warrants stemming from an investigation into the distribution of illegal controlled substances in Lenoir County.
Kinston police arrest Deep Run man following vehicle pursuit
On May 12, 2026, at approximately 7:59 p.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department's D-Squad were patrolling the area of Adkin Street and Tower Hill Road when they observed a vehicle run a stop sign at the intersection.
Richlands Man Arrested Following Attempted ATM Break-In in Pink Hill
On May 11, 2026, at approximately 1:32 a.m., deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office responded to an alarm activation at the State Employees’ Credit Union CashPoints ATM located at the Midway Mart, 8174 Highway 258 South in Pink Hill.
Inmate Charged After Assault on Detention Officer
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.
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.