On August 22, 2026, Deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office responded to an address in Pink Hill regarding a reported domestic assault. The original caller advised Communications that a firearm may be inside the residence.
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Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Stolen Motorcycle
On August 22, 2026, at approximately 11:20 p.m., deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office C-Shift responded to the area of Woodington Middle School in reference to a reported stolen motorcycle.
Kinston police report fentanyl, firearm and larceny arrests in weekend recap
Kinston police reported multiple weekend arrests involving a firearm with an altered serial number, fentanyl and marijuana seizures, larceny, and cocaine-related charges from Aug. 21-24.
Lenoir County Man Arrested Following Larceny/Fraud Investigation
On August 11, 2026, the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office received a report involving a computer that had been reported stolen. Detectives with the General Investigations Division began investigating the incident.
Two Arrested for Selling Stolen AC Parts to Lenoir County Scrapyard
On August 6, 2026, detectives with the Greene County Sheriff’s Office General Investigations Division were notified by the Greene County Sheriff’s Office of an incident involving an air conditioning unit that had been stolen in Greene County and subsequently scrapped at a metal recycling facility in Lenoir County.
LaGrange Man Arrested After Breaking and Entering at Down East Homes
On August 14, 2026, at approximately 1:17 p.m., Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office D-Shift Deputies responded to Down East Homes on West New Bern Road in Kinston in reference to a reported breaking and entering.
Lenoir County Man Arrested After Stolen Construction Equipment Recovered
On August 18, 2026, B-Shift Deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to Lucas Construction on Diane Boulevard in reference to a reported trespassing complaint.
Kinston Man Arrested in Connection with Tower Hill Home Invasion, Robbery and Shooting
On August 18, 2026, at approximately 1:00 a.m., Horace Smith, 30, of Kinston, was arrested in Snow Hill in connection with a home invasion, robbery, and shooting that occurred in the Tower Hill area on July 12, 2026.
Duplin County Man arrested in Pink Hill on Narcotics Charges
On August 15, 2026, Lenoir County Narcotic Detectives along with S.C.A.R.R (Street Crimes and Rapid Response) and D-shift deputies initiated a traffic stop on Jasent Jurgensen, 48, of Beulaville, North Carolina.
KPD Weekend Recap: A/C Squads
Here’s a look at some of the calls and traffic stops handled by A/C Squads over the weekend.
High-visibility patrols lead to arrest and juvenile charges
In response to concerns from the community and the Kinston Housing Authority, KPD officers conducted high-visibility patrols in and around public housing communities last night. Those patrols led to the following:
Deep Run Man Arrested for Methamphetamine
On August 12 at approximately 8:00 a.m., KPD’s B-Squad conducted a traffic stop on Dr. MLK Jr. Boulevard for a motor vehicle violation.
KPD: LaGrange man arrested after assaulting and threatening McDonalds employees
KPD’s C-Squad officers were dispatched to McDonald’s, located at 110 W. Vernon Avenue, in reference to a disturbance.
Reckless Driving Complaint Leads to DWI Arrest
On August 5, 2026, at 10:46 a.m., KPD's A-Squad responded to Highway 258 South after receiving a report of a vehicle being driven recklessly.
Multi-Agency Manhunt Ends with Trafficking Suspect in Custody
On August 5, 2026, at approximately 2:40 p.m., KPD's Violent Crime Action Team (VCAT) attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Highway 258 South. The driver, 26-year-old Nijear Nicholas-Singleton of Jacksonville, fled from officers.
KPD's VCAT drug investigation leads to three arrests
The Kinston Police Department's Violent Crime Action Team (VCAT) has arrested three individuals following separate narcotics investigations targeting the distribution of illegal drugs in the Kinston area.
Lenoir County Man Arrested on Narcotics Charges
On July 31, 2026, detectives with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit conducted a traffic stop on Kevin Potter Jr., 27, of Lenoir County for a traffic violation.
Traffic Stop Leads to Vehicle Pursuit and Felony Arrest of Grifton Man
On August 2, 2026, at approximately 1:39 a.m., a Lenoir County Sheriff's Office D-Shift deputy was conducting traffic enforcement on N.C. Highway 11 North near Ferrell Road when he observed a vehicle traveling northbound at a high rate of speed.
Investigation into reported sexual assault ends with false report charges, KPD says
On July 28, 2026, at approximately 7:27 p.m., KPD's C-Squad officers responded to the area of Pearson Park and Tiffany Park following a report of a sexual assault.
New York Man Extradited to Lenoir County in Elder Fraud Investigation
The Lenoir County Sheriff's Office has arrested and extradited a New York man in connection with an investigation involving an elderly Lenoir County resident who was defrauded through a sophisticated scam.