KPD detectives are currently attempting to identify the subject in the photos. It was reported the broke into Gethsemane Seventh Day Adventist Church on January 1, 2025, and stole several items.
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KPD D-Squad officers arrest driver for stolen vehicle and outstanding warrant
On January 6, 2024, Kinston Police Department’s D-Squad officers received information regarding a stolen motor vehicle from Pitt County. Officers quickly located the vehicle on the 400 block of E King Street and initiated a traffic stop.
Lenoir County woman arrested for methamphetamine possession
On January 4, 2025, at approximately 7:02 PM, A-Squad officers initiated a traffic stop on Highway 70 due to fictitious registration. During the stop, officers conducted a K9 search of the vehicle, and KPD K9, Knox, alerted to the presence of narcotics inside.
Snow Hill Police seek help identifying suspect in Family Dollar theft
On January 2, 2025, Snow Hill Police Department responded to 420 Kingold Blvd (Family Dollar) in reference to a larceny that had just occurred. Once on scene, officers learned that the female in the photo below walked out the of store with an undisclosed amount of items
KPD seeks help identifying suspect in stolen lottery ticket case
KPD is attempting to identify the subject in the photos. It was reported he cashed multiple stolen lottery tickets in December, 2024.
SCARR unit arrests four in Lenoir County during December enforcement
Throughout the last two weeks of December, the Lenoir County Street Crimes and Ready Response (SCARR) unit performed proactive enforcement throughout the county, which led to four arrests.
New Year's traffic incidents lead to multiple impaired driving arrests and vehicle pursuit
Kinston Police Officers made several arrests over the New Year’s, with a focus on impaired driving and a vehicle pursuit.
Wheelchair ramps stolen from church
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office requests the community’s assistance with identifying a person and vehicle associated with a larceny at Rivermont Baptist Church, 2478 US-258, Kinston. On Dec. 28, at approximately 10:30 am, an unidentified person drove onto the church property and stole two wheelchair access ramps (one aluminum ramp and one wooden ramp).
Multi Agency Release: Walstonburg man arrested, multiple charges
Beginning in late December 2024, the Sheriff’s Offices of both Pitt and Greene Counties along with both Sheriffs and select deputies from their offices were the focus of a series of social media posts from 44-year-old Nicolas McKeever of Walstonburg.
KPD: Weekly Recap of Notable Incidents and Arrests
The Kinston Police Department reported multiple incidents and arrests throughout the week, highlighting their efforts to maintain public safety.
Kinston man charged with selling stolen vehicle from Knightdale
A man already incarcerated at the Lenoir County Jail received an additional felony charge on Thursday of selling a vehicle that wasn’t his.
Man charged with murder after fatal shooting in Greene County
On 12/20/2024 around 12:10 am Greene County Deputies along with Greene County EMS responded to a subject who had been shot at a residence on Royce Dr in the Jason area of Greene County. Upon arrival Deputies found the resident of the home, 62-year-old Melvin Hawkins had been shot multiple times and that the shooter had fled the scene.
Stolen Vehicle Suspect Arrested
On December 20, 2024, at approximately 11:00 PM, Kinston Police Department's B-Squad responded to a report of a stolen vehicle. The vehicle was left running while the driver briefly entered a store. Upon returning, the driver discovered the vehicle had been stolen.
KPD seeks public assistance to identify individuals from Bloomlite theft photos
The Kinston Police Department is seeking your assistance in identifying the individuals in the photos below. It was reported that these suspects broke into Bloomlite and stole several items.
Teacher charged with assault on 2-year-old
On November 8, 2024, the Kinston Police Department was notified of an assault on a 2-year-old child. Officers spoke with the child's parents, who had been informed of the incident by Bethel Christian Academy. The parents were told that the child's teacher, Eunice Massengill (72, of Goldsboro), had hit the child.