A teacher assistant from Banks Elementary School has been arrested for assault on a child under the age of 12.
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LCSO: Armed white male sought in area of U.S. 258 and Wheat Swamp Road
BREAKING: An armed white male is being sought in the area of U.S. 258 and Wheat Swamp Road. All residents in that area are asked to STAY IN THEIR HOMES at this time. If you have any information in regards to this incident, please call the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office at 252-559-6100. Updates will be forthcoming.
Kinston Police arrest two suspects in connection with murder of Melvin Lofton
Detectives with the Kinston Police Department have obtained arrest warrants for two individuals, Jeramiah Golphin, 21, of Snow Hill, NC, and Kobe Sheppard, 26, of Kinston, in connection with the murder of 35-year-old Melvin Lofton.
Four jailed after violent vehicle confrontation ends in La Grange
Four people were sent to jail Friday morning following an incident involving a man ramming his vehicle into another vehicle that had his child inside it.
Two out on pretrial release rearrested for felony vehicle theft
Two people out of jail under pretrial release are back behind bars after committing felony larceny of a motor vehicle.
Kinston Police Department investigates shooting incident involving juvenile
On Sunday, November 11, 2024, at approximately 12:47 p.m., officers from the Kinston Police Department responded to a reported shooting on the 700 block of East Lenoir Avenue. Upon arrival, law enforcement located a 15-year-old male victim who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his extremities.
Two-Year-Old Killed, Man Injured in Kinston Hit-and-Run; Child's Father Arrested
A tragic hit-and-run at Kinston's Carver Courts Apartment Complex on Friday evening left a two-year-old girl dead and a 35-year-old man seriously injured. Kinston Police quickly identified and apprehended the suspect, Rashaun Wade, 22, the child’s father, who now faces charges of second-degree murder, felony hit-and-run, and DWI.
Kinston man found shot after crash, investigation underway
On Thursday, November 7, 2024, at approximately 12:06 AM, Kinston Police Officers were dispatched to a report of a subject that struck a pole with a vehicle at the intersection of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and Harvey St. Officers were also advised that the subject driving the vehicle appeared to have been shot.
Arrest Made Following Breaking and Entering Incident on Charlotte Avenue
On the morning of November 4, 2024, at approximately 6:00 AM, officers from C-Squad responded to a reported breaking and entering on the 1500 block of Charlotte Avenue. The caller, a juvenile, informed authorities that 32-year-old Omar Wilkes had unlawfully entered their home before fleeing the scene.
Arrests made in breaking and entering incident on E Bright Street
On October 31, 2024, officers from C-Squad responded to a reported breaking and entering at a residence in the 300 block of East Bright Street. Upon arrival, officers observed two men, Bryan Bouie (35, of Kinston) and Allen Campbell (39, of Kinston), arguing on the front porch.
Two arrested in La Grange after complaint prompts investigation
An investigation of a resident’s complaint about suspicious behavior resulted in the arrest of two people on Rouse’s Path Road in La Grange by Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office deputies.
Kinston man jailed after deputies find 453 grams of marijuana
A Kinston man was jailed Saturday when Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office B Shift patrol deputies executed a traffic stop and found 453 grams of marijuana in his vehicle.
Suspect arrested in connection to shots fired on N Queen
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.
Deep run man arrested on multiple felony charges
A Deep Run man was arrested Wednesday, Oct. 23 on multiple felony charges in a case that started one month earlier.
Arrest made following disturbance incident on N Herritage Street
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.