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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
Two men arrested in Kinston for drug and firearm possession
KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — Officials with the Kinston Police Department arrested two individuals for possession of drugs and firearms after a traffic stop. On Saturday, May 17, 2025, at around 5:20 p.m., officers with the Kinston Police Department's D-Squad conducted a traffic stop on Cunningham Road for motor vehicle violations. Officers noticed narcotic activity inside the vehicle during the stop. An investigation led to the discovery of over 100 grams of marijuana, U.S. currency, illegally concealed firearms, and drug paraphernalia. Officers arrested Ryan Towler, 25, of Havelock, and Savion Towler, 20, of Kinston. Both individuals were charged with: • Felony Possession of Schedule VI (Marijuana). • Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver Marijuana (PWISD). • Possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia. Towler was also charged with multiple motor vehicle violations. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- Yahoo
END OF WATCH: Roswell officer killed in the line of duty identified
Roswell police have identified the officer tragically killed in the line of duty on Friday night. Officer Jeremy Labonte, 24, was killed when he responded to a suspicious person call on Feb. 7, 2025. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The police department says Labonte joined them on Nov. 1, 2021. 'Over the years that followed, Officer Labonte faithfully and joyfully served the Roswell community as a member of the nightshift patrol alongside his D-Squad brothers and sisters. He was universally beloved by all who were blessed to know him as a friend, a husband, a son, and a public servant. His absence now leaves a void that could never be filled,' the police department wrote. A memorial has been placed outside of the police department. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has identified the man accused of shooting him as 23-year-old Edward Espinoza. Espinoza is currently being held in the Fulton County Jail on charges of murder, aggravated assault and more. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
