Two Kinston residents were arrested Sunday after being stopped in a stolen SUV with an expired and fictitious license plate.
All in Crime
Traffic stop leads to Methamphetamine arrest
KPD's D-Squad conducted a traffic stop on the 3000 block of W Vernon Avenue with Jesse Jones (33 of Grifton). During the traffic stop, K9 Kang was called to the scene to conduct a sniff of the vehicle. Kang gave his handler indication that narcotics were in vehicle
KPD: Vehicle Pursuit leads to arrest
On Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 12:00 pm, KPD's D-Squad observed a vehicle being operated on Vernon Avenue with fictious plates and illegal tint violations. Officers initiated a traffic stop with the vehicle and the driver, Okeith Parker (39 of Kinston) immediately fled. Officers pursed Parker until he came to a stop on the 800 block of Dixon Street. Parker began swallowing bags of suspected narcotics. Officers were able to gain entry into the vehicle, remove Parker, and effect the arrest.
Welfare check on Wednesday turned into a narcotics investigation
A welfare check on Wednesday turned into a narcotics investigation that resulted in the arrest of two La Grange residents on multiple drug charges.
Convicted felon with firearm flees from officers
On Monday, July 1, 2024, Officers observed Eddie Mills (50 of Kinston) driving erratically on N Rochelle Blvd and attempted to conduct a traffic stop.
Kinston man arrested for indecent liberties with a child
On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, KPD Officers responded to a residence in regards to a sexual assault of a minor that occurred previously. Kinston Police Detectives conducted an investigation and obtained warrants on Tony Gooding (42 of Kinston) for Indecent Liberties with a Child.
Virginia man driving a stolen vehicle leads officers on a vehicle pursuit
Officers from KPD's B-Squad received information related to a vehicle being driven with a stolen license plate. Officers located the vehicle in the area of W King Street and S Herritage Street. Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop and the driver failed to stop and fled from officers.
Goldsboro woman arrested for CCG & Resisting a Arrest
Officers responded to 110 W Blount Street for crowd control as patrons were leaving J's Place. Officers received reports that Andrea Broadie (33 of Goldsboro, NC) was unlawfully carrying a concealed firearm. Initially, Broadie refused to comply with the officer's investigation.
Snow Hill Man arrested for B&E to motor vehicle
KPD's D-Squad responded to the 700 block of Harding Avenue for a report of a vehicle B&E. Officers arrived in the area and located the offender, Zaire Corbitt (21 of Snow Hill, NC).
Lenoir County man charged with insurance fraud, attempting to obtain property by false pretense
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of David Ward Heath, 76, of 209 S. Croom Bland Road, Kinston, NC. Heath was charged with insurance fraud and attempting to obtain property by false pretense, both felonies.
UPDATE: Teen who shot at law enforcement officers in La Grange taken into custody
UPDATE: Mr. Hardy was taken into custody without incident at 11:10 this morning on Washington Street in La Grange by LCSO deputies with assistance from the State Highway Patrol.
Community urged to help solve Dzyer Gooding homicide case
Since the date of the original report investigators have been working tirelessly to bring the persons responsible for the homicide of Dzyer Gooding to Justice.
Governor Offers $25,000 Reward for Information in Nell Pittman Attack
The Kinston Police Department posted the following on their Facebook page: Help us get justice for Nell. Governor Roy Cooper is offering a reward of up to $25,000 in the attack of Nell Pittman.
Nearly 50 arrested in Lenoir County’s Operation Summer Jump
Almost 50 people have been arrested over the past few days and weeks as part of “Operation Summer Jump” by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office.
Vehicle crash leads to DWI arrest
KPD's A-Squad responded to a motor vehicle crash with injury at W Vernon Avenue and Hardee Road. The investigation revealed Deborah Smith (33 of Goldsboro) was impaired. Smith was arrested and placed in the LC Jail.