Around 7 AM Sunday, the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office responded to a disturbance report the Speedway gas station on the 1600 block of Highway 11/55. A suspect had allegedly gotten into an argument with another individual in the parking lot and damaged a vehicle. The clerks saw the commotion, called 911 and locked the store…… read more »
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Suspect Arrested For Break-In, Arson At Convenience Store
Kinston Man Accused Of Trafficking Meth
On Thursday, Donald A. Day of Kinston was arrested as part of an investigation by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit. Detectives had reportedly made controlled purchases of crystal meth from Day in the Lenoir County area. Just over three ounces of crystal meth was allegedly seized during the investigation. Day has been charged with…… read more »
LCSO: Suspect Accused Of Trafficking Meth Following Investigation
On July 21st, Joshua Z. A. Lane of Kinston was arrested following a narcotics investigation conducted by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit. During the investigation, detectives allegedly made multiple controlled purchases of crystal meth from Lane in the Lenoir County area. The detectives seized just over four ounces of crystal meth during the investigation. …… read more »
PHONE SCAM: Caller Pretends To Be With Sheriff’s Office
A person is pretending to be a sheriff’s officer in the latest phone scam sweeping the area. The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office says it had received numerous calls on Monday reporting the scam phone calls. The scam caller identifies themselves as someone from the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office and attempts to convince you that you…… read more »
9-Month-Old Drowns In Lenoir County
An infant dies in a Lenoir County drowning incident. Lenoir County EMS responded to the 5200 block of Murphy Road in Pink Hill around 2 PM Sunday for the report of a child not breathing. EMS arrived and found the 9-month-old had drowned in a bathtub inside the home. Family members and EMS performed life-saving…… read more »
LCSO: Suspect Charged For Sexual Crimes Against A Juvenile
A suspect is accused of raping a minor in Lenoir County. On January 14th, the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation of sexual crimes against a juvenile. Detectives conducted the investigation and obtained evidence to prove the allegations. Last week Wednesday, warrants were served on Jamaal Mills for First Degree Forcible Rape, Statutory Rape…… read more »
LCSO: Two Injured In Separate La Grange Shootings
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two La Grange area shootings. The first incident on the 300 block of Lenoir Street in La Grange was reported around 1:45 AM Monday morning. One injured victim was transported to a local hospital. The second shooting occurred around 4:45 PM on Promise Land Road. One person was…… read more »
LCSO: Wanted Suspect Caught One Day After Police Chase
After nearly one day on the run, a wanted suspect is apprehended in Lenoir County. Authorities had been searching for 29-year-old Kenneth E. Piper of Wilson since a multi-county car chase on Monday. Piper, who was wanted on active felony warrants, and a second suspect had reportedly led law enforcement on the pursuit that started…… read more »
Sheriff’s Office Seeks Chase Suspect In Lenoir County
Authorities are searching for a suspect involved in a lengthy police pursuit. The chase began Monday afternoon in Johnston County as the suspects led authorities on the pursuit through Johnston, Wayne, Greene and Lenoir counties. The driver was wanted by the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office. The suspect vehicle ran out of fuel on Felix Harvey…… read more »
Suspect Arrested For Weekend Murder In La Grange
A suspect is apprehended for a weekend homicide in La Grange. The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office reports 34-year-old Rashawn S. Pridgen turned himself in at the Lenoir County Magistrates Office Monday evening. Pridgen was wanted on the charge of murder following a shooting early Sunday morning at a home on the 6200 block of Paul’s…… read more »
