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Kinston man charged with Ayden homicide
Ayden police have charged a Kinston man with an open count of murder after a gunshot victim died at the hospital. The Ayden Police Department said officers responded about 2:01 a.m. Sunday to a reported gunshot victim at Legacy Lounge, a nightclub at 6250 N.C. 11, north of N.C. 102. Officers arrived to find Guy Lamont Brown, 64, of Kinston had been shot. He was transported to ECU Health Medical...
Kinston police seek help identifying Lowes theft suspects; tips needed
The Kinston Police Department is asking residents and anyone else that might have been in the vicinity to call if they have information on these offenders. According to police these offenders were involved in a theft recently at Lowes. Any that have information can the Kinston Police Department’s Tips Line...
Greenville man arrested and charged with attempted murder following a drive by shooting
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — A Greenville man has been arrested for attempted murder on Saturday. Police responded to a report of a man shot on July 6 around 5 p.m. on Pitt Street. The victim was shot in the leg during a drive by shooting according to officials. He was later sent to ECU Health Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.
Woman arrested after nearly hitting officer with car in Kinston
LENOIR COUNTY, NC — A Lenoir County woman was jailed on multiple charges after nearly striking a law enforcement officer with her vehicle early Monday morning in Kinston. 24-year-old Shaniya Thompson was arrested and charged with felony flee elude, driving while impaired, assault on a law enforcement officer, reckless driving to endanger, and multiple traffic violations.
Jacksonville man arrested after returning to scene of crime
A Jacksonville man was arrested Friday night by Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office deputies after returning to the scene of where he broke into the day before. Dakota Babin, 27, was arrested at the Blue Hornet Country Store, 6409 Hwy. 258 South, after Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office B-Shift deputies received a call he was back on the premises. Babin, who has multiple outstanding warrants in Onslow County, was a suspect in a break-in at the same store on Thursday. LCSO deputies had investigated that break-in earlier Friday before Babin returned later that evening.
Safety a main focal point at annual Greenville Fire-Rescue’s Junior Fire Marshal Academy
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Campers in the Greenville Fire-Rescue’s Junior Fire Marshal Academy learned how the weather can impact firefighters and their jobs. Storm Team 9 Meteorologist David Sawyer spoke to the campers about weather safety Monday. Throughout the week, the campers will learn about firefighting, how to stay safe from kitchen fires, house fires, […]
Pitt County finalizing security agreement for commissioners, planning meetings
Pitt County officials are finalizing efforts to provide security at commissioners and planning board meetings following an announcement by the sheriff that deputies would not work the meetings. Discussions with a private security firm come nearly a month after the in-house counsel for the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office notified Clerk to the Board of Commissioners Kimberly Hines that deputies would no longer be available to provide security for the two boards after July 1. ...
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