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.

Later that evening, at approximately 9:45 p.m., Terry Lynch, 42, of Kinston, was pulled over for speeding and failing to maintain lane control on the 2600 block of W Vernon Avenue. An investigation revealed Lynch was impaired, leading to his arrest for Driving While Impaired.

On Monday, September 16, 2024, A-Squad officers stopped Gylen Bryan, 42, of Greenville, NC, for traffic violations. During the stop, officers noticed signs of impairment and conducted a DWI investigation. Bryan was found to be impaired and was arrested on charges of Driving While Impaired.

KPD remains committed to enforcing Driving While Impaired laws to enhance road safety. Impaired driving greatly heightens the risk of accidents, injuries, and fatalities by affecting a driver’s judgment, coordination, and reaction times. Our enforcement efforts are focused on preventing dangerous behaviors, protecting all road users, and ensuring a safer driving environment to reduce collisions and promote traffic safety within our community.