Arrests made in Kinston after stolen firearm found in vehicle
KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — The Lenoir County Sheriff's Office arrested two individuals and seized three firearms.
On Saturday, Mar. 29, 2025, deputies from the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office were responding to a 'Be on the Lookout' (BOLO) call from the Greene County Sheriff's Office.
This led to Steven Montrell Hagans, 19, and Jaylen Malik Baker, 20, both from Greene County, being stopped in a vehicle on North Queen Street in Kinston by deputies from the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office B and C shift.
During the traffic stop, deputies discovered three firearms and a bag of marijuana, leading to the arrests of Hagans and Baker.
Hagans was charged with:
• Felony possession of a stolen firearm.
• Misdemeanor carrying a concealed firearm.
• Misdemeanor possession of Schedule VI controlled substance.
He received a $10,000 secured bond.
Baker was charged with felony possession of a stolen firearm. He received a $10,000 secured bond.
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