A 15-year-old driver reached speeds of 110 miles per hour in a chase with a Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office deputy early Saturday morning before crashing his vehicle.
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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.
KPD arrests man for multiple vehicle break-ins in Glenwood area
KPD's D-Squad responded to a Vehicle B&E in the Glenwood Avenue area. During the investigation officers were able to obtain video evidence and identified the offender as Mohnee Bostic (26 of Snow Hill, NC).
New Bern man arrested in Lenoir County for fentanyl trafficking
A New Bern man has been arrested in Lenoir County on a narcotics charge.
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.
Former teacher assistant charged with embezzlement
A former teacher assistant at Southwood Elementary School has been charged with embezzlement. Jennifer West, 43, of Kinston, who served as the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Treasurer for the school, has been charged with four counts of embezzlement stemming from an investigation into the PTA at the school. The investigation revealed nearly $16,000 of PTA funds were misapplied in the span of two months.
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.
Deputy Little ready to return to work, wants "accountability for actions"
Lenoir County Sheriff Jackie Rogers and Deputy Christopher Little held a press conference Friday at the county commissioner's chamber to address an incident that occurred at the Lenoir County Learning Academy.
Deputy Injured in school bus brawl: 18 staples needed after breaking up fight
A Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office deputy received 18 staples in his head after breaking up a fight between students on a school bus this morning.
Juveniles to be arrested after making threatening calls
Juvenile students from Kinston High School will have charges pressed against them for making a threatening call to North Lenoir High School. Sheriff Jackie Rogers and the LCSO would like to thank the N.C. State Bureau of Investigation and the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance in the quick identification of the source of the threat.
Teenager arrested for threatening to kill North Lenoir teacher
On Friday, the LCSO served an arrest warrant on James Wiggins for two counts of communicating threats. The incident stemmed from a verbal altercation with a teacher at North Lenoir; during the altercation, Wiggins threatened to kill the teacher.
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.
Lenoir County man charged for insurance fraud and false pretense
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced today the arrest of Sherrod Suggs, 58, of 710 Joyner Drive, Kinston, NC. Suggs was charged with one count of insurance fraud and attempting to obtain property by false pretense, both felonies.