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On Sunday, November 17, 2024, at approximately 6:00 a.m., KPD's D-Squad officers attempted to initiate a vehicle stop on Highway 70. The driver of the vehicle, sped away as officers made their approach. The pursuit ensued when the suspect drove over a ditch and fled on foot near Lenoir Community College.
Detectives with the Kinston Police Department have obtained arrest warrants for two individuals, Jeramiah Golphin, 21, of Snow Hill, NC, and Kobe Sheppard, 26, of Kinston, in connection with the murder of 35-year-old Melvin Lofton.
A tragic hit-and-run at Kinston's Carver Courts Apartment Complex on Friday evening left a two-year-old girl dead and a 35-year-old man seriously injured. Kinston Police quickly identified and apprehended the suspect, Rashaun Wade, 22, the child’s father, who now faces charges of second-degree murder, felony hit-and-run, and DWI.
On Thursday, November 7, 2024, at approximately 12:06 AM, Kinston Police Officers were dispatched to a report of a subject that struck a pole with a vehicle at the intersection of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and Harvey St. Officers were also advised that the subject driving the vehicle appeared to have been shot.
On the morning of November 4, 2024, at approximately 6:00 AM, officers from C-Squad responded to a reported breaking and entering on the 1500 block of Charlotte Avenue. The caller, a juvenile, informed authorities that 32-year-old Omar Wilkes had unlawfully entered their home before fleeing the scene.
On October 31, 2024, officers from C-Squad responded to a reported breaking and entering at a residence in the 300 block of East Bright Street. Upon arrival, officers observed two men, Bryan Bouie (35, of Kinston) and Allen Campbell (39, of Kinston), arguing on the front porch.
At approximately 3:14 PM on October 27, 2024, A-Squad officers responded to a reported disturbance on the 700 block of N Herritage Street. Upon arrival, officers observed a suspect, identified as Mark Tadeo (34), fleeing the scene and initiated a pursuit.
On October 26, 2024, at approximately 4:40 AM, officers from C-Squad responded to a report of an assault. Upon arrival, officers made contact with a female victim who reported that 36-year-old Jerry Cannon had assaulted her.
On October 26, 2024, at approximately 12:15 PM, officers from A-Squad responded to a report of shots fired on the 300 block of S. McDaniels Street. Upon arrival, officers learned that 53-year-old Charles McPhail had allegedly fired shots at the caller while brandishing a firearm.
Child Found Unattended in Vehicle; Mother Arrested for Neglect and Child Abuse
Detectives have identified 18-year-old Savannah Locklear of Kinston as an additional suspect in the murder of Kori Williams.
The Kinston Police Department's recent quarterly report reveals a significant increase in several categories of crime compared to the same period last year, reflecting substantial shifts in public safety dynamics across the city.
On Thursday, October 10, 2024, detectives from the Kinston Police Department identified a suspect in an ongoing shooting case as 24-year-old Majyia Bryant of Kinston.
On October 10, 2024, at approximately 9:21 PM, officers from the Kinston Police Department responded to reports of a vehicle crash on the 1000 block of Westover Avenue. While en route, they were informed that the driver had fled the scene on foot.
The Kinston Police Department will be featured on See No Evil on the ID channel. Tune in tonight at 9pm.
