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4 days ago
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Kinston Police Department draws attention to Sentinel Program
KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — The Kinston Sentinel Program, a volunteer program embedded in the Police Department, is a staple in the Kinston community to bridge the gap between citizens and police. Although the program has been around for more than twenty years, there is currently one active member as a part of the team. The police department is always eager to add new members to the team. As a member of the Sentinel Program, you'll help the Kinston Police Department in day-to-day operations. Some of the duties involved would include police escorts for funerals, traffic control, and can even enforce tickets across Kinston when necessary. For younger people across the community, the Sentinel Program is a great way to get hands-on experience. Sentinel Ricky Hooker says joining the team was something he knew he was called to do. 'I wanted to come here and meet new people and connect with the community, and that's just a blessing within itself,' Sentinel Ricky Hooker said. 'One of the coworkers here that was a sentinel invited me here, so I decided to come, and it's just been rewarding all the way through.' If you're interested in joining the team, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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5 days ago
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2025 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics in Kinston
KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT)– Law enforcement in Kinston is spreading awareness for the special Olympics with their annual Torch of Hope Run today through the city. 40 runners with Lenoir County sheriff's office and Kinston PD running from Fairfield park to the Caswell Center passing the torch to Special Olympics athletes. This continues the tradition of law enforcement's commitment of inclusion and support for people with disabilities. 'Me from working in Kinston I saw the need for this awareness with our special needs population so it is very passionate to me and i took advantage of that and started participating in the torch run,' Kinston Police Department Major Kevin Jenkins said. He added 'Just to see the excitement once we reach Caswell center with the special needs population and see how excited they are for us to be a participant and a part of this and to see them join our run once we head to the chapel on Caswell center property.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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22-05-2025
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Vehicle pursuit in Jones County results in arrest for drug possession
JONES COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — A vehicle pursuit in Pink Hill leads to one person being arrested for possession of drugs and another with a warrant out for their arrest. On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at around 8:50 pm, Sergeant Shackley was patrolling the Pink Hill area of Jones County. Sergeant Shackley noticed a vehicle with an equipment violation and attempted a traffic stop. The driver of the vehicle failed to stop and sped up, which resulted in a vehicle pursuit. During the pursuit, the passenger was throwing items at Sergeant Shackley. The pursuit ended in Lenoir County, where the driver, Kellie Jo Coffee, was arrested. The passenger of the vehicle, Justin Wayne Houston, fled from the vehicle on foot. The Lenoir County Sheriff's Office, Kinston Police Department, Pink Hill Police Department, and Duplin County Sheriff's Office responded to assist the Jones County Sheriff's Office in attempting to find the suspect who fled on foot. Since the suspect was not found, warrants have been obtained against the individual, and justice will be served at a later date. The items Coffee threw from the vehicle was identified as various drug paraphernalia and felony amounts of narcotics. The suspect's vehicle was seized under NCGS 20-28.3, also known as the Run and Done Law. Coffee was charged with: Felony Flee to Elude Arrest with a Motor Vehicle. PWIMSD Methamphetamine. PWIMSD Schedule II Controlled Substance. Felony Maintain a Vehicle for Controlled Substances. Felony Conspiracy. DWLR Impaired Revocation. Resisting Public Officer. Possess Drug Paraphernalia. Exceeding Posted Speed. Rear Lamps Violation. She is being held under a $30,000.00 secured bond. Houston has active warrants for: PWIMSD Methamphetamine. PWIMSD Schedule II Controlled Substance. Felony Conspiracy. Resisting Public Officer. Possess Drug Paraphernalia. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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19-05-2025
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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.
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16-05-2025
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Man accused of firing at deputies in Bertie County, NC
BERTIE COUNTY, N.C. (WAVY) — A man has been accused of firing at deputies in Bertie County early Friday morning. Deputies with the Bertie County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to a residence in the 100 block of Weeping Mary Road around 1:20 a.m. for a report of an individual outside of a residence with a firearm. Upon arrival, deputies identified the suspect as 34-year-old Dominique Javon Thompson. He opened fire on the deputies, striking two patrol vehicles. The suspect then fled the scene in a white 2024 Hyundai Elantra. A 'be on the lookout' notification was sent out to local, state and federal law enforcement agencies in reference to the suspect and the vehicle information. Lenoir County Sheriff's Office located the Hyundai Elantra that was operated by Thompson around 9:30 a.m., but the vehicle was unoccupied. Shortly afterwards, the Kinston Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that Thompson was the passenger in. He was taken into custody without incident. Police conducted a consent search of the vehicle and seized a firearm. Thompson was subsequently taken to Bertie County for processing and served with the following charges: three counts of assault with a deadly weapon on a government official, three counts of discharging a weapon into occupied property, two counts of assault on a law enforcement animal, two counts of damage to government property and possession of firearm by a felon. Thompson is currently being held at the Bertie-Martin Regional Jail on a $1,200,000 bond. Investigators are still working to determine an M.O. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
