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New 35-foot trailer to serve as mobile command unit for EMS workers
KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — The Lenoir County Emergency Services added its newest tool toward maintaining public safety, a 35-foot trailer serving a mobile command unit. The trailer brings a level of stability to the scene of an incident where public safety employees have a place to meet and coordinate during major incidents. (Samuel Kornegay/Lenoir Co […]
Man charged with felony larceny conspiracy at Lenoir County jail
A man already housed at the Lenoir County Detention Center was charged Tuesday with conspiracy to commit felony larceny in an event that happened on July 9. Jason Eugene Smith, 41, of Kinston, received that felony charge Tuesday after detectives with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office General Investigation Division obtained a warrant for him. Smith was brought to the magistrate from the jail and received no bond due to pretrial release.
Bob Brinson Takes Oath of Office to Represent District 2
Raleigh, N.C. – Sen. Bob Brinson (R-Craven) was sworn in on Wednesday, July 31, to represent District 2 in the North Carolina Senate, which covers Beaufort, Craven, and Lenoir counties. He fills the vacancy created by Sen. Jim Perry (R-Lenoir), who resigned earlier in the month. Sen. Phil Berger...
Governor Cooper appoints Bob Brinson to North Carolina Senate, representing three counties
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — Three counties in Eastern Carolina officially have a new State Senator. Bob Brinson was sworn in yesterday to represent District 2 in the Senate, that's Craven, Lenoir and Beaufort counties. Appointed by Governor Cooper, Brinson is serving out the remainder of former state senator Jim...
Owner of North Carolina rescue arrested for animal cruelty
PINK HILL, N.C. (WNCT) — Deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man early Wednesday morning on nine counts of animal cruelty. Pink Hill resident Matthew Neal was arrested at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday morning for cruelty towards animals. Neal owned a local animal training business named East Carolina Retrievers. Eleven dogs were rescued […]
Kinston to hold “Spay-A-Thon” in September
KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — Lenoir County SPCA and Lucky Cats of Kinston are teaming up to host a “Spay-A-Thon” in late September. Their goal is to spay or neuter ninety cats over the two day event. The spay/neuter process will be low cost to mitigate kittens flooding local shelters. Every cat seen will be spayed/neutered […]
Kinston man pleads guilty to armed robbery in Lenoir County
KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — A Kinston man pled guilty to robbery with a dangerous weapon in Lenoir County Superior Court on Wednesday. Matthew Wyche, 34, was arrested on Jan. 7, following an investigation into an armed robbery. The robbery took place on Jan. 5, at the Kinston Tobacco and Vape. Officers said Wyche came into […]
Matthew Wyche pleads guilty to armed robbery, sentenced to over 4 years
KINSTON, Lenoir County — Matthew Wyche was sentenced to 51-74 months in prison after pleading guilty to robbery with a dangerous weapon on Wednesday, July 31. He was also ordered to pay fines, court costs and restitution to the victim by the Lenoir County Superior Court. Previously in January...
Sex offender arrested for illegal presence at community center
KINSTON, Lenoir County — A Kinston man was arrested on Monday, July 29, after an investigation revealed he was at a community center while being a registered sex offender. Erik Devaughn Harris, 40, is facing charges of being a sex offender on child premises. An investigation by the General...
Registered sex offender arrested for being at Holloway Community Center
A registered sex offender is behind bars after illegally being at Holloway Community Center. Erik Devaughn Harris, of Kinston, was arrested Monday night following an investigation by the General Investigation Division of the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office revealed the 40-year-old was at the community center at 101 N. Myrtle Ave., on Saturday, July 13.
Sex offender charged with being at Kinston community center
KINSTON, N.C. (WITN) - A registered sex offender is back behind bars after deputies say he was seen at a community center. Erik Harris, of Kinston, was charged with being a sex offender on child premises. Lenoir County deputies say they received information that the 40-year-old man was at the...
Former Smithfield Chicken & BBQ manager turns herself in, faces embezzlement charges
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — UPDATE:. A former Smithfield Chicken & BBQ manager who was wanted for charges of larceny and embezzlement has turned herself in to authorities, according to KPD. The department says Haley Walton was given a secured bond after surrendering at the Lenoir County Magistrate's office. ORIGINAL:
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