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On October 19, 2024, B-Squad officers were on patrol in the vicinity of Pearson Park when they observed an individual, later identified as Joshua Smith, tapping on the window of a patrol vehicle. Upon inquiry about his needs, Mr. Smith became violent and belligerent towards officers.
KPD’s B-Squad officers responded to a call from Kinston Housing Authority regarding a housekeeping inspection for one of their properties. During the inspection, staff discovered suspected illegal substances, including cocaine and drug paraphernalia.
KPD officers from B-Squad responded to a report of three individuals breaking into vehicles on Lincoln Street on October 20, 2024. The caller reported that the suspects had accessed her vehicle and were seen fleeing toward a wooded area behind an apartment complex.
On September 22, 2024, at approximately 11:08 AM, D-Squad officers received a report regarding a stolen wallet and credit cards. It was reported that the suspects attempted to use the stolen credit cards at a local convenience store.
On Monday, September 23, 2024, detectives from the Kinston Police Department secured warrants for 21-year-old Bryson Bradley of Lenoir County. He is charged in connection with the murder of Korie Williams and the attempted murder of Yahmmek Coward, Lyasia Lawson, and Deshakeen Turnage.
On September 8, 2024, officers from D-Squad were patrolling the area of Jack Rountree when officers observed a vehicle occupied by Jalen Andrews (22 of Kinston) who was wanted for felony probation warrants.
On September 7, 2024, at approximately 1:39 p.m., officers on B-Squad responded to a single vehicle crash in the parking lot of Walmart. Officers arrived on scene and located the driver, Randy Powell (43 of Lenoir County) unresponsive.
The Kinston Police Department is attempting to identify the subject in the photos. It was reported that he committed theft from a local convenience store.
The Kinston Police Department has obtained arrest warrants for Thomas Mason (30) and Davon Williams (24), both of Kinston, in connection with the murder of Anzaryia Cobb on August 25, 2024.
The Kinston Police Department has obtained arrest warrants for Thomas Mason (30) and Davon Williams (24), both of Kinston, in connection with the murder of Anzaryia Cobb on August 25, 2024.
During the investigation of the Bill Faye homicide involving Dzyer Gooding, investigators have determined that between 150 to 200 people were present at the party at any given time.
August 17, 2024, KPD's A-Squad responded to a report of felony Larceny at 1308 W Vernon Avenue. It was reported that the subject in the photo entered the business and stole items before fleeing the scene.
On August 12, 2024, KPD’s C-Squad responded to a breaking and entering report at Squires Automotive , located at 603 N Herritage Street. Officers are currently working to identify the individuals captured in the photos.
On July 27, 2024, the Kinston Police Department responded to a report of a bicyclist struck by a motor vehicle at the intersection of E Lenoir Avenue and Davis Street. Upon arrival, officers found Stefan Pigford, 57, of Kinston, injured in the roadway.
KPD officers were called to 2407 N Herritage Street regarding a vehicle parked in a fire lane with the keys locked inside. Upon arrival, officers began addressing multiple fire lane violations.
