On October 10, 2024, at approximately 9:21 PM, officers from the Kinston Police Department responded to reports of a vehicle crash on the 1000 block of Westover Avenue. While en route, they were informed that the driver had fled the scene on foot.
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13-year-old shot in Kinston, non-life-threatening injuries reported
A 13-year-old student was shot Wednesday evening in the Jack Rountree area.
Kinston Police Chief Keith Goyette confirmed the incident, stating, "A juvenile was shot this evening in Jack Rountree and taken to the hospital before EMS arrived." Fortunately, the victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
KPD to be featured on See No Evil on ID channel
The Kinston Police Department will be featured on See No Evil on the ID channel. Tune in tonight at 9pm.
Raleigh man arrested in Lenoir County on drug trafficking charges
A traffic stop on Wheat Swamp Road in northern Lenoir County resulted in the arrest of a Raleigh man on more than a dozen charges.
Kinston man wanted for kidnapping in Greene County
A Kinston man wanted for felony kidnapping in Greene County was apprehended by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office Saturday.
Police solve 1985 cold case murder of Kinston woman Hokie Shepherd
On Tuesday, January 8th, 1985, members of the Kinston Police Department responded to the residence of Ms. Hokie Shepherd, 61, which was located at 1100 E. Caswell St. Kinston.
Kinston man arrested in Cary for armed robbery in Grifton
A Kinston man was arrested in Cary Monday for an armed robbery of a man in Grifton on Saturday.
KPD arrest local man for DWI and Resisting Arrest following hit & run incident
On Monday, September 30, 2024, at approximately 8:10 PM, officers from the Kinston Police Department’s D-Squad responded to a report of a hit-and-run incident.
Kinston man arrested after traffic stop reveals firearm and narcotics
In the early hours of Saturday, September 28, 2024, at approximately 4:00 AM, officers from the Kinston Police Department's C-Squad conducted a traffic stop on Dorian Powell, 39, of Kinston, for motor vehicle violations.
Lenoir County Man Charged After Shooting at Motor Vehicle
On Friday, September 27, 2024, at approximately 7:00 PM, officers from the Kinston Police Department's C-Squad responded to reports of shots fired in the area. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the victim, who reported that he was turning from Old Snow Hill Road when the suspect began shooting at him from a residence on Greenmead Drive.
Traffic stop leads to DWI, narcotic, and firearm arrest
On Friday, September 27, 2024, at approximately 12:23 PM, officers from A-Squad responded to a report of a careless and reckless driver on Highway 70. Upon locating the vehicle, officers initiated a traffic stop involving the driver, identified as Richard White Jr., 39, of Broadway, NC.
Kinston man arrested with nine pounds of meth and marijuana
A Kinston man on probation was arrested today when he was caught with more than 9 pounds of methamphetamine and marijuana in his vehicle by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office.
Two arrested in connection with stolen wallet and credit card incident
On September 22, 2024, at approximately 11:08 AM, D-Squad officers received a report regarding a stolen wallet and credit cards. It was reported that the suspects attempted to use the stolen credit cards at a local convenience store.
Suspect arrested in structure fire investigation
On September 25, 2024, at approximately 7:57 PM, Kinston Police Department’s B-Squad responded to a structure fire at 610 E Caswell Street. Upon arrival, officers spoke with residents and witnesses, gathering information about the incident. No injuries were reported to the officers.
Two arrested for larceny at Harbor Freight
On September 23, 2024, officers from D-Squad responded to a report of shoplifting at Harbor Freight in Kinston. The suspects had fled the scene in a vehicle before officers arrived.