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.
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Kinston Police seek public's help in Tractor Supply theft case
On August 11, 2024, KPD’s B-Squad responded to a theft report at Tractor Supply, located at 706 E New Bern Road. The suspects are believed to be driving a lime green sedan. Officers are currently working to identify the individuals captured in the photos. There are also reports that they may have been involved in fraudulent activities at other retail locations within the City of Kinston.
KPD reports increase in stolen checks
Over the past several months, members of the Kinston Police Department have noticed a significant increase in the number of checks stolen after being mailed to various businesses located in Kinston.
Kinston Fire & Rescue extinguish small blaze in arson attempt
On August 9, 2024, KPD's A-Squad, KPD’s Investigation Division, and Kinston Fire & Rescue responded to a residence on Queens Road after receiving a report of an attempted arson. A witness reported that Tykeem Trotman, a 34-year-old Kinston resident, poured fire accelerant and lit cigarettes inside the house in an attempt to start a fire.
UPDATE: Lenoir County Sheriff pursues suspect in Brown's Plant and Seeds shooting
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office is in pursuit of a man who shot another man in the hand this morning at Brown’s Plant and Seeds on Hwy 258 North this morning.
Lenoir County man arrested for methamphetamine
On August 3, 2024, KPD officers conducted a traffic stop on NC HWY 11 involving Joshua Farmer (37, of Lenoir County) for a vehicle equipment violation. With the help of K9 Nero, officers discovered methamphetamine and various drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle. Farmer was arrested without incident and placed in the LC Jail under a secured bond.
La Grange man arrested after assault with firearm, multiple charges filed
An incident in La Grange Monday afternoon led to the arrest of a Greene County man on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges.
Corrections Officer charged for bringing narcotics into Corrections Facility
On 08/01/2024 around 7:30 am, Greene County Sheriff's Office Investigators arrested 24 year old Destiny Griggs of Stokes, at Maury Correctional. Griggs who was a Corrections Officer at the time, was searched by Maury Correctional Officials.
Man charged with felony larceny conspiracy at Lenoir County jail
A man already housed at the Lenoir County Detention Center was charged Tuesday with conspiracy to commit felony larceny in an event that happened on July 9.
Registered sex offender arrested for being at Holloway Community Center
A registered sex offender is behind bars after illegally being at Holloway Community Center.
Investigation clears Kinston officer in viral arrest incident
The following is a summary of an incident that took place on July 18th regarding a short video that went viral on social media regarding a Kinston Police Officer arresting a lady for refusing to provide her driver’s license. The incident has been reviewed by our agency’s Internal Affairs Division and the Chief of Police.
KPD Investigates Larceny by Employee at Smithfield Chicken & BBQ
On April 4, 2024, officers from the Kinston Police Department responded to Smithfield Chicken & BBQ following a report of larceny involving Haley Walton, a 32-year-old resident of Jacksonville, NC. Walton, who was the manager of the restaurant, allegedly failed to make bank deposits.
Lenoir County man charged with 22 counts of fraudulent checks
On July 1, 2024, SECU reported that 24-year-old Brandon Tripp of Lenoir County had deposited 24 fraudulent checks via mobile deposit. The Kinston Police Department's Investigation Division initiated an investigation into the matter.
Kinston man charged with 16 counts of fraudulent checks
On June 16, 2024, SECU reported that 19-year-old Jailyn Cannon of Kinston had deposited 16 fraudulent checks via mobile deposit. The Kinston Police Department's Investigation Division initiated an investigation into the matter.
Kinston Police Department investigates armed robbery at Dollar Tree
On July 30, 2024, at 10:00 pm, the Kinston Police Department's C-Squad responded to an armed robbery report at the Dollar Tree located at 4151 W Vernon Avenue.