On Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at approximately 11:30 a.m., members of the Kinston Police Department responded to a report of shots fired on the 500 block of N. Herritage Street.
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Three juveniles, one adult arrested for Kinston shooting incident
On Tuesday, May 14, 2024, Officers from the Kinston Police Department located the suspect vehicle involved in the shooting from Monday night’s incident. A 16-year-old female juvenile was placed into custody for her involvement in the case
Kinston police respond to shooting, two teenagers among the injured
On Monday, May 13, 2024 at approximately 9:20 p.m., members of the Kinston Police Department responded to a report of individuals that have been shot near the 300 block of S. Davis St. in Richard Green Housing Complex
SHP member involved in shooting with armed individual near Greene County line
On Saturday, May 11, at 7:04 a.m., a member of the State Highway Patrol was conducting speed enforcement on I-587 at the 40 mile marker near the Wilson and Greene County line. The member observed a burgundy 2023 Kia Carnival traveling east on I-587 at a high rate of speed obtaining a radar clock of 90-mph in a 70-mph zone
Sheriff reveals updates on decades old missing teen case
On Sunday, May 13, 2001, the La Grange Police Department was contacted by Cosandra Best concerning her missing 16-year-old daughter, Timeka Pridgen. Pridgen was last seen at her home — 201 South Street in La Grange — on Saturday, May 12, 2001 at around 10:40 p.m.
Grifton man arrested after allegedly shooting at family and neighbors
A 20-year-old Grifton man was arrested by Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office deputies Saturday on attempted murder and drug charges after he allegedly shot at family members and neighbors.
Lenoir County enforcement targeting high crime and drug areas
A Deep Run man was arrested in Pink Hill Thursday for trafficking methamphetamine.
Use of Force Inquiry: Kinston Police Department Investigation
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.
Governor Offers $25,000 Reward in Assault Case of Evernell Pittman
Governor Roy Cooper announced that the State is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the assault of Evernell Pittman, age 72.
Lenoir County Sheriff seeks public help in identifying theft suspect
The Lenoir County Sheriff's Office is requesting the aid of the public in identifying a suspect.
Fatal pedestrian collision: Suspect charged with Second-Degree Murder
On April 8, 2024, at approximately 11:30 pm, members of the Kinston Police Department responded to a report of a pedestrian that had been struck by a motor vehicle near the 1900 block of Towerhill Rd. Kinston, NC.
Lenoir County man arrested for sexual assault of juvenile
A Deep Run man was arrested Wednesday on child sex charges after a months-long investigation by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office and Lenoir County Department of Social Services.
60-Year Sentence for Kinston Man in Lenoir County Shooting Case
RALEIGH, N.C. – A Kinston man was sentenced today to 720 months in prison after shooting a Lenoir County Sheriff’s Deputy and leading law enforcement on a multi-day man hunt before shooting a neighbor and being apprehended with a loaded semi-automatic weapon with the safety set to fire. On October 16, 2023, Robert Lee Strother pled guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, carjacking, and discharging a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence
Two men arrested Tuesday on multiple drug and firearm charges
Two men were arrested Tuesday on multiple drug and firearm charges
Two arrested in Lenoir County break-In thanks to community help
Thanks to assistance from residents of Lenoir County, two people have been arrested for the April 20 breaking and entering of Hugo Auto Sales.