Kinston Police and the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a suspect attempting to break into a gun safe at Walmart on Feb. 2. Officers quickly arrested Anthony Wooten, 24, who now faces multiple charges.
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Kinston man arrested for indecent exposure at Dollar Tree
Kinston Police arrested 30-year-old Shaquille Bryant after he allegedly exposed himself at the Dollar Tree on N. Herritage Street. Officers responded to the report on Jan. 30, 2025, and later apprehended Bryant, who is now being held without bond.
Kinston police seek public’s help in locating burglary suspect
The Kinston Police Department is asking for the community’s help in finding William Marcus Gunter, 30, who is wanted in connection with multiple break-ins. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact KPD or Crime Stoppers.
Thieves crash stolen U-Haul into People's Pawn, steal silver and firearms
Authorities are searching for two suspects who crashed a stolen U-Haul truck into the back of People's Pawn early Sunday morning, Jan. 26, before making off with a significant haul of coins and firearms.
Sheriff warns of jury duty phone scam in Greene County
Sheriff Sasser would like to advise the Citizens of a current phone scam that has been circulating within the County. Scammers have been posing as Law Enforcement and advising victims that they have missed Jury Duty and have to pay a fine or a warrant will be issued for their arrest.
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.
Snow Hill Man arrested following shots fired report
January 30, 2025 – At approximately 12:30 AM, Kinston Police Department’s D-Squad responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Jack Rountree. Upon arrival, officers made contact with four individuals in a vehicle. During the encounter, officers observed the front passenger, 19-year-old De’onta Dixon of Snow Hill, NC, reaching toward the vehicle’s floorboard.
Arrest made in stolen vehicle incident
On January 28, 2025, officers responded to information regarding a stolen vehicle in the area of Highway 70. Officers located the vehicle at the Circle K on Highway 70, parked at the fuel pumps.
Kinston Police Department arrests Benjarman Carraway on multiple charges
On January 25, 2025, investigators with the Kinston Police Department obtained warrants for the arrest of 36-year-old Benjarman Carraway of Goldsboro, NC. Carraway is facing charges of Attempted 1st Degree Murder, Larceny of a Motor Vehicle, Assault with a Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury, and Possession of a Firearm by a Felon.
Updated: Kinston Man Arrested in Armed Robbery at Circle K
On January 27, 2025, at approximately 2:26 AM, the Kinston Police Department's D-Squad responded to a report of an armed robbery at the Circle K located on W Vernon Avenue. Upon arrival, the store clerk informed officers that the suspect, later identified as 47-year-old Bernard Bowden JR of Kinston, attempted to purchase alcohol after hours.
Kinston Police arrest one, charge juveniles after Mitchell Wooten disturbance
On January 25, 2025, at approximately 2:56 AM, the Kinston Police Department's D-Squad responded to a disturbance at an apartment in Mitchell Wooten. Upon arrival, officers encountered a large group of individuals, primarily juveniles, and detected a strong odor of alcohol.
Kinston Police investigate shooting on N. Herritage Street
On 01/24/2025 at 10:20 a.m. Officers with the Kinston Police Department, responded to the area of 2400 block of N. Herritage St. regarding a gunshot victim. The victim was taken to Vidant Medical Center via ground unit. Investigations and crime lab responded to the scene and began investigating the incident.
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.