All in Crime
On Monday, October 28, 2024, at approximately 11:43 AM, officers responded to reports of shots fired in the vicinity of N Queen Street and W Daniels Street. Upon arrival, B-Squad officers found evidence at the scene. Through their investigation, they identified 20-year-old Ja’mir Strong of Kinston as the individual responsible for the incident.
A Deep Run man was arrested Wednesday, Oct. 23 on multiple felony charges in a case that started one month earlier.
At approximately 3:14 PM on October 27, 2024, A-Squad officers responded to a reported disturbance on the 700 block of N Herritage Street. Upon arrival, officers observed a suspect, identified as Mark Tadeo (34), fleeing the scene and initiated a pursuit.
On October 26, 2024, at approximately 4:40 AM, officers from C-Squad responded to a report of an assault. Upon arrival, officers made contact with a female victim who reported that 36-year-old Jerry Cannon had assaulted her.
On October 26, 2024, at approximately 12:15 PM, officers from A-Squad responded to a report of shots fired on the 300 block of S. McDaniels Street. Upon arrival, officers learned that 53-year-old Charles McPhail had allegedly fired shots at the caller while brandishing a firearm.
Child Found Unattended in Vehicle; Mother Arrested for Neglect and Child Abuse
A man who is suspected of breaking and entering into a vehicle at a home on Will Baker Road was shot by the homeowner and is in serious condition at a Greenville hospital.
Detectives have identified 18-year-old Savannah Locklear of Kinston as an additional suspect in the murder of Kori Williams.
The Kinston Police Department's recent quarterly report reveals a significant increase in several categories of crime compared to the same period last year, reflecting substantial shifts in public safety dynamics across the city.
Two juveniles have been identified and will be soon taken into custody for breaking and entering and committing larceny at a La Grange business last week.
On October 20, 2024, B-Squad officers responded to reports of an individual carrying a firearm in the parking lot of J’s Place. Officers located a silver Jaguar associated with the call and initiated a traffic stop due to a motor vehicle violation.
La Grange — Reports of a lockdown at North Lenoir High School on Wednesday morning were dismissed by officials following a fight between students involving scissors broken up by teachers.
On Monday at a little after 5 p.m., Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to 3859 Pecan Grove Circle for a death investigation. Deputies arrived and located Xavier Branch, 32, deceased at the scene.
On Thursday, October 10, 2024, detectives from the Kinston Police Department identified a suspect in an ongoing shooting case as 24-year-old Majyia Bryant of Kinston.
