KPD is currently attempting to identify the subject in the photograph. It was reported that he stole the mower from a resident of our community.
All in Crime
Violent Crime Action Team arrests conman at Richard Green Apartments
KPD's Violent Crime Action Team heard several gunshots coming from Richard Green Apartments. Detectives arrived on scene and encountered Deante Best. During the encounter Best was placed under arrest for Felony Carrying a Concealed Gun.
Man arrested on multiple drug, firearm charges
A Kinston man was arrested late last week for multiple drug and firearm crimes.
LCSO: Task force leads to six arrests
A Lenoir County task force that included four different law enforcement units conducted search warrants and proactive patrols that resulted in six felony arrests last week.
Kinston Police apprehend felon in shooting incident with stolen firearm; victim expected to recover
The firearm used in this incident was reported stolen from Greenville, NC, and Carmon is a convicted felon. Carmon has been arrested and placed in the Lenoir County Jail under secure bond for the following: Attempted Murder, Possession of a Firearm by Felon, Possession of a Stolen Firearm, Injury to Personal Property.
Update: Arrest made in October bank robbery
On Sunday, November 12, 2023, members of the Colorado Springs Police Department apprehended Lewis without incident while investigating an unrelated matter. Lewis is being held in their jurisdiction pending extradition back to Kinston, where he will face Armed Robbery charges.
Jail kitchen staff member arrested for sex with an inmate
A Lenoir County Jail kitchen staff member has been arrested and charged with having sex with an inmate and providing the inmate with contraband.
Man arrested for break-in at Banks Elementary School
A man was arrested Friday by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office for a break-in at Banks Elementary School that occurred Oct. 27.
Kinston Police Department seek information in overnight shooting
On Friday, November 3, 2023, at approximately 2:40 a.m., members of the Kinston Police Department responded to the area of E. Shine St. and East St. in reference to a report of a person who had been shot.
Investigation leads to arrest in child sexual assault case
On Saturday, October 28, 2023, members of the Kinston Police Department responded to UNC Lenoir in regards to investigating a sexual assault of a minor child that had occurred hours before. Investigators began following up on leads, and on Monday, October 30, 2023, warrants for Indecent Liberties with a Child were obtained on Calvin Holloway, 21, of Kinston.
Kinston Police Department: Case update
On Monday, October 30, 2023, Investigators with the Kinston Police Department were able to obtain warrants on Donteon Foye, 22, of Kinston, for 1st Degree Murder in the shooting death of Jaliek Pridgen on October 18, 2023. Foye is currently in the custody of the North Carolina Department of Corrections, where he is serving a sentence for violating the terms of his parole.
Man arrested on charges from three counties following foot chase
A man was arrested Wednesday in the Jackson Heights community following a traffic stop that led to a foot chase.
Croom faces charges, including felony flee to elude and DWI
Officers on D-Squad attempted to conduct a traffic stop with Curtis Croom for a motor vehicle violation. Croom failed to stop and attempted to flee from officers. Croom eventually stopped, jumped from the vehicle, and fled on foot. With assistance from Lenoir County Sheriff's Office, Croom was located in a wooded area and taken into custody. Croom was arrested and charged with the following:
Arrest made after high-speed chase and gun discovery in KPD stop
KPD's Violent Crime Action Team initiated a traffic stop with a vehicle for vehicle violations. As detectives attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver refused to stop and accelerated to a higher speed. During this time the driver, Randall McNeal, was seen attempting to hide something.
Man arrested on more than a dozen drug charges
Deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office narcotics and SCARR units arrested a 49-year-old man for several drug charges.