The Lenoir County Board of Commissioners and Sheriff’s Office celebrated K-9 Zar’s career at Monday’s meeting. The 12-year-old German Shepherd retired after more than a decade of tracking suspects, locating narcotics, and assisting law enforcement.
Kinston man arrested on cocaine trafficking charges after investigation
A month-long narcotics investigation by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office, with help from the Kinston Police Department’s Violent Crimes Action Team (VCAT), resulted in the arrest of a Kinston man with multiple warrants for trafficking cocaine on Friday.
Kinston gas station employee arrested on drug distribution charges
A woman suspected of dealing narcotics at an area convenience store where she was employed was arrested Thursday on almost a dozen felony and misdemeanor charges.
Goldsboro teen arrested after stealing laptop, tossing it in pool
An 18-year-old is behind bars after breaking into a vehicle with a flat tire, stealing a laptop and then throwing it into a swimming pool in Goldsboro in an attempt to conceal his crime.
Lenoir County deputies recognized for traffic safety enforcement efforts
Lenoir County Sheriff Jackie Rogers would like to recognize the deputies who were awarded certificates of recognition in January for their performance in the Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) Statewide Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP).
Dudley man charged in sweepstakes business break-ins across Lenoir County
A suspect taken into custody last weekend after allegedly breaking into a sweepstakes business has also been charged for a plethora of other similar break-ins since June 13.
High-speed chase ends in Goldsboro with three suspects arrested
A car chase that started in Lenoir County resulted in the arrest of three suspects after they crashed their vehicle in Wayne County when they attempted to take an exit at more than 100 miles per hour.
Grifton woman arrested for stabbing man during altercation
A Grifton woman was arrested Thursday night after stabbing a man with a kitchen butcher knife.
Lenoir County woman arrested on meth trafficking charges after investigation
A three-month investigation into the selling and distribution of methamphetamine in Lenoir County resulted in the arrest of a Lenoir County woman on Thursday.
Two arrested in connection to Dec. 8 Lenoir County homicide
A Lenoir County woman and a Goldsboro man have been arrested on first degree murder charges for a homicide that took place on Dec. 8 in Lenoir County.
Kinston man arrested for assault and firing weapon in residence
A Lenoir County man is behind bars after allegedly physically assaulting a woman and shooting a firearm inside a residence.
Traffic stop near La Grange leads to drug and firearm arrest
A Kinston man was arrested on drug charges and for carrying a concealed gun while a Raleigh woman received charges for driving without a license and other driving violations following a traffic stop on Sunday on U.S. 70 near La Grange.
Traffic stop leads to drug arrest in Lenoir County
A traffic stop for an expired registration plate for the driver of a vehicle resulted in the arrest of the passenger by Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office deputies for multiple drug charges.
LCSO seeks public assistance in homicide investigation
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in a homicide investigation.
Two La Grange men arrested for stealing church wheelchair access ramps
Two La Grange men have been arrested for stealing wheelchair access ramps at a Kinston church.