On May 10, 2024, at approximately 11:00 PM, members of the Kinston Police Department were patrolling the area of Jack Rountree Housing Complex when officers encountered a group of individuals loitering in the area.
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Kinston Police apprehend armed suspects at St. Johns Village Apartment Complex
On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at approximately 1 p.m., members of the Kinston Police Department responded to a report of an individual armed with a handgun on the campus of Kinston High School. Upon receiving this information, the school resource officer and staff members initiated lockdown protocols, and numerous officers responded to the scene to locate the individual.
Kinston Police apprehend suspect in indecent exposure incident at park
On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at approximately 7 p.m., members of the Kinston Police Department responded to a report of an individual inappropriately touching himself near 108 W. North Street, Kinston. As officers arrived, they attempted to contact the suspect, Anthony Briggs, 38, of Kinston
Plea deal reached for men charged in Kinston murder case
Two men charged with killing Jeffrey Hill in a downtown Kinston parking lot nearly three years ago have received a plea deal. Clinton Christmas and Joseph Hughes plead guilty to lesser charges, were credited with time served, and released.
Juveniles lead officers on a chase after breaking and entering
KPD Officers on D-Squad responded to an alarm at 225 E New Bern Road (Neuse Sport Shop). Officers arrived on scene and located a broken window. As additional officers were responding to the business, they passed a vehicle traveling away from scene without any lighting. Officers attempted to to stop the vehicle and the vehicle began to flee.
14-year-old in possession of a weapon of mass destruction arrested
KPD's D-Squad Officers were patrolling the area of Stroud Avenue and Williams Street after reports of subjects "knocking and pushing on vehicles."
Tragic fall: Kinston Police investigate death of elderly woman
On Tuesday April, 16, 2024 at 12:13 p.m., the Kinston Police Department responded to a report of a subject falling from a building on the 100 blk of E. Peyton Ave. Upon arrival, officers along with Fire-EMS personnel located a 76 year old female deceased on the west side of the building. This case is still under investigation, however there is no indication of homicide at this time.
Missing 16-year-old found with concealed firearm, faces multiple charges
Officers on B-Squad were searching the area of Orion Street and Chestnut Street for a 16 year old juvenile that had been reporting missing. Officers located the juvenile and served an outstanding secure custody order. The juvenile was also in possession of a concealed firearm at the time he was located. The juvenile was transported to the Juvenile Detention Center for the secure custody order and officers will follow up with Juvenile Justice for additional charges for Carrying Concealed Gun & Possession of a Handgun by a Minor.
Suspect arrested in Kinston shooting after evidence matches ballistics
On November 27, 2023, at approximately 7:00 pm, members of the Kinston Police Department responded to a report of a shooting that had taken place near the 300 block of E. Bright St. Kinston, N.C. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the victim, Michael Williams Jr., inside a near by store, suffering from a single non-life-threatening gun shot wound.
Hugo woman apprehended after attempted fleeing from traffic stop
KPD's A-Squad conducted a traffic stop on Hines Avenue & Vernon Avenue with Brittany Futrell (34 of Hugo NC) after she called 911. During the traffic stop officers placed a tire deflating device under the tires due to Futrell's actions that led officers to believe she was going to flee.
Collaborative efforts result in arrest of Goldsboro resident
Case Update During the investigation, the suspect was identified as Tyghjheri Jones, 20, of Goldsboro. On April 5, 2024, members of the Kinston Police Department, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office, and State Bureau of Investigation devised a plan to apprehend Jones.
A-Squad makes three DWI arrest last night.
On April 2, 2024, at approximately 5:00 pm, members of the Kinston Police Department responded to a report of a shooting that had taken place near the 2100 block of Viking Dr. Kinston, N.C. Officers made contact with the victims, and through further investigation with witnesses in the area, it was determined that there was a large fight in the area involving both males and females.
No injuries reported in Kinston shooting, suspect sought
On April 2, 2024, at approximately 5:00 pm, members of the Kinston Police Department responded to a report of a shooting that had taken place near the 2100 block of Viking Dr. Kinston, N.C. Officers made contact with the victims, and through further investigation with witnesses in the area, it was determined that there was a large fight in the area involving both males and females.
Kinston Shooting Incident Leads to Two Arrests, Charges Filed
On March 4, 2024, at approximately 3:00 pm, members of the Kinston Police Department responded to a report of a shooting that had taken place near the 900 block of E. King St. Kinston, N.C. Officers made contact with seven young adults and juveniles, who advised that they were walking in the area, and they were approached by a group of males that initiated an altercation.
KPD: Man charged with Indecent Liberties with a Child and Sexual Battery
On January 31, 2024, Officers from the Kinston Police Department responded to The Red Carpet Inn (208 E New Bern Road, Kinston) in reference to a welfare check. Officers were advised that children living at the address were being neglected and possibly sexually abused.