KPD's A-Squad responded to a residence on Old Snow Hill Road for a report of someone being chased by a motor vehicle. Officers arrived on scene and made contact with Jeronte Dudley (25 of LaGrange) and his girlfriend, Keola Thompson (23 of Kinston).
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Kinston man arrested for identity theft and obtaining property by false pretense
A Kinston man was arrested by Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office deputies Thursday afternoon on charges of identity theft and obtaining property by false pretense.
KPD: Kinston man arrested on warrants and gun charges
Officers on C-Squad conducted a traffic stop with Sincere Teach (25 of Kinston). During the traffic stop officers discovered Teach was wanted for several Orders for Arrest. Teach was placed under arrest and officers conducted a probable cause search of the vehicle.
Officer-Involved Shooting Leads to Arrest of Goldsboro Man on Multiple Charges
On May 23, 2024, Kinston Police attempted to arrest Demetrius Williams, 36, of Goldsboro, resulting in an officer-involved shooting and a subsequent vehicle pursuit. Williams, who was found with a firearm, marijuana, and cocaine in his vehicle, was charged with multiple felonies and placed in Lenoir County Jail without bond. The NC SBI is assisting with the investigation into the shooting while the department conducts its own internal review.
Teen Killed in Memorial Day Celebration Shooting at Bill Fay Park
On May 26, 2024, Kinston Police responded to a shooting at Bill Fay Park during a Memorial Day celebration, resulting in the death of 17-year-old Dzyer Gooding. The Kinston Police Department is actively investigating the incident and seeking community assistance. Mayor Don D. Hardy extended his deepest condolences to the Gooding family, expressing the community's shared grief and commitment to addressing gun violence.
Man charged with discharging a firearm same day he purchased the gun
Man charged with discharging a firearm in the city the same day he purchased the gun. KPD's B-Squad responded to a shots fired call in the area of 800 Airport Road.
Kinston woman charged with attempted murder after stabbing incident
A Kinston woman is behind bars after being charged with attempted first degree murder by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office.
Kinston man charged with attempted murder after shooting incident
A 68-year-old Kinston man is in custody after being charged with attempted first degree murder by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office.
Stolen vehicle crashes, one dead, driver faces murder charge
On May 15th, 2024, at approximately 1:30 p.m., Officers with the Kinston Police Department received a report of a stolen vehicle in the area of Old Snow Hill Rd. Officers began searching the area and located the car parked in the U.S. Mini Mart parking lot, 1404 Old Snow Hill Rd. Kinston, N.C.
Public assistance needed for Walstonburg store break-in information
The Greene County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for assistance in any information related to a breaking and entering that occurred at Lewis Food Mart located in Walstonburg, around 11:50 pm on 05/13/2024.
Kinston Police respond to shots fired
On Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at approximately 11:30 a.m., members of the Kinston Police Department responded to a report of shots fired on the 500 block of N. Herritage Street.
Three juveniles, one adult arrested for Kinston shooting incident
On Tuesday, May 14, 2024, Officers from the Kinston Police Department located the suspect vehicle involved in the shooting from Monday night’s incident. A 16-year-old female juvenile was placed into custody for her involvement in the case
Kinston police respond to shooting, two teenagers among the injured
On Monday, May 13, 2024 at approximately 9:20 p.m., members of the Kinston Police Department responded to a report of individuals that have been shot near the 300 block of S. Davis St. in Richard Green Housing Complex
SHP member involved in shooting with armed individual near Greene County line
On Saturday, May 11, at 7:04 a.m., a member of the State Highway Patrol was conducting speed enforcement on I-587 at the 40 mile marker near the Wilson and Greene County line. The member observed a burgundy 2023 Kia Carnival traveling east on I-587 at a high rate of speed obtaining a radar clock of 90-mph in a 70-mph zone
Sheriff reveals updates on decades old missing teen case
On Sunday, May 13, 2001, the La Grange Police Department was contacted by Cosandra Best concerning her missing 16-year-old daughter, Timeka Pridgen. Pridgen was last seen at her home — 201 South Street in La Grange — on Saturday, May 12, 2001 at around 10:40 p.m.