A Kinston man received two drug charges following a traffic stop on Friday.
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Wilmington man arrested in Lenoir County with marijuana, mushrooms
A Wilmington man was arrested Wednesday morning after Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office deputies discovered 647 grams of marijuana and Schedule I narcotics in his vehicle.
LCSO release statement on school threats
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to receive unspecified threats against schools in Lenoir County.
LCSO: Vehicle chase ends in arrest
A vehicle chase started in Lenoir County and wove its way through Craven County before ending in Jones County Thursday night with the arrest of the driver on multiple charges.
Kinston man arrested in Deep Run for fentanyl possession
A 23-year-old Kinston man was arrested Wednesday in Deep Run for possession of fentanyl and drug paraphernalia.
La Grange man arrested with new charges, no bond given
A man wanted on multiple charges was apprehended Wednesday by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office and sent to jail with new charges and no bond.
Weekend sees three arrests for driving while impaired
On Saturday, September 14, 2024, at around 8:46 p.m., Leonardo Orgas, 44, of Snow Hill, NC, was driving westbound in the eastbound lane of US Hwy 70 when he was stopped by KPD’s A-Squad. After an investigation, Orgas was arrested and charged with Driving While Impaired.
KPD arrests man wanted for federal probation violations during stop
On September 13, 2024, KPD officers conducted a traffic stop with Rico Davis (30 of Lenoir County). Officers discovered Davis was wanted for Federal Probation Violations. Officers took Davis in custody without incident. Davis was placed in the LC Jail without bond.
KPD assists probation check, arrests felon with firearm and drugs
KPD officers on D-Squad responded to a residence on the 900 block of Savannah Lane at the request of The Department of Adult Corrections. KPD was requested to stand by while the Probation Officer conducted a residential check on Michael Stevens (22 years old).
Fugitive arrested in Kinston on fraud charges from two states
A fugitive from Ohio and Pennsylvania was arrested and jailed Thursday in Kinston by Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office C-Shift deputies.
Kinston man arrested following narcotics investigation
A Kinston man who was arrested following a narcotics investigation by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit and the State Bureau of Investigation in 2023 has been sentenced.
Kinston man arrested after shots fired on Big John Road
A Kinston man was arrested Tuesday after shots were fired outside a Big John Road residence.
13 year-old juvenile breaks into convenience store
On September 9, 2024 at approximately 12:51 a.m. officers on D-Squad responded to a B&E at 801 Greenbriar Road. Officers arrived on scene and located the front door had been broken into. Officers were immediately able to identify the suspect as a 13 year-old Kinston resident.
Kinston man arrested after fleeing from officers during traffic stop
On September 8, 2024, officers from D-Squad were patrolling the area of Jack Rountree when officers observed a vehicle occupied by Jalen Andrews (22 of Kinston) who was wanted for felony probation warrants.
Lenoir County man charged with DWI after being involved in a vehicle crash
On September 7, 2024, at approximately 1:39 p.m., officers on B-Squad responded to a single vehicle crash in the parking lot of Walmart. Officers arrived on scene and located the driver, Randy Powell (43 of Lenoir County) unresponsive.