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Emergency Incidents
Police respond to loud argument near Richard Green Court, Kinston
Domestic Dispute
Richard Green Ct D, Kinston, NC 28501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported domestic disturbance at an apartment on Richard Green Court, where a man and a woman were reportedly arguing and using profanity. Units arrived and handled the situation, and another alarm call was noted on East Newburn Road.
Officers check on suspicious person near Food Lion
Suspicious Activity
S Herritage St, Kinston, NC 28501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a person wearing (description withheld), a (description withheld), and possibly a toboggan who was last seen heading toward a nearby grocery store parking lot. Units made contact with people at a vape store and a larger store near Phillips and Heritage.
Bench fire at Bellflower Park tennis courts
Fire
Phillips Rd, Kinston, NC 28504
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a small fire near the tennis courts at Bellflower Park. Police determined it was a burning bench, used an extinguisher, and requested a fire engine to add water to the area.
Bench and billboard set on fire at tennis courts
Fire
Phillips Rd, Kinston, NC 28504
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible attempted arson at the tennis courts near the fire department, where a billboard and a bench were reportedly set on fire. Two people were seen trying to put out the fire and then ran toward a nearby parking lot and food-line area. The fire was out by the time officers arrived after an extinguisher was used, and the fire department was requested to add water.
Outside fire near Belfay Park on Phillips Road
Fire
Phillips Rd, Kinston, NC 28504
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are responding to a reported outside fire near Phillips Road by Belfay Park and Roseanne Drive.
Small outside fire near tennis courts in park
Fire
Phillips Rd, Kinston, NC 28504
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a possible outside fire near Phillips Road by the tennis courts in a nearby park. Engine 22 was sent to the scene and moved to an operations channel.
Man causing disturbance inside apartment
Disturbance
E Bright St #13b, Kinston, NC 28501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported private disturbance at an apartment on East Bright Street involving a male subject who was apparently causing a disturbance inside the residence.
Loud disturbance with intoxicated woman at residence
Disturbance
Cameron Dr, Kinston, NC 28501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible loud disturbance involving an intoxicated woman near Cameron Drive. Radio traffic later referenced a corrected address on Taylor Drive, but the exact location remains uncertain.
Police and fire respond to assist EMS near Mitchell Street
Medical Emergency
Mitchell Wooten, Kinston, NC 28501
As discussed during the dispatch call, police were requested to assist fire and EMS at a possible medical emergency near Mitchell Street, where crews were trying to gain entry to a residence and check on the patient.
Car hits deer on NC 148 near Ferrell Road
Traffic
Ferrell Rd, Kinston, NC
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a property-damage crash involving a deer on NC 148 westbound near Ferrell Road in Kinston. A green Kia Soul was involved, and wildlife officials were notified.
61-year-old man complains of leg and face pain
Medical Emergency
Mitchell Wooten Ct, Kinston, NC 28501
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a reported medical issue involving a 61-year-old man near a residential court in Kinston, with an alarm company reporting complaints about his leg and face.
Traffic stop for pickup with expired registration
Traffic
West Vernon Avenue, Kinston, North Carolina 28504, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Westburn and Garrett involving a dark-colored Toyota pickup with an apparently expired registration.
Shoplifting suspect reported at Kinston Walmart
Theft Report
W Vernon Ave, Kinston, NC 28504
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported shoplifter at a Walmart on Western Avenue. A woman in her mid-40s wearing a (description withheld) and (description withheld) was last seen in the school supply section, and an officer was attempting to locate her outside the store.
Officer conducts traffic stop on West Vernon
Traffic
W Vernon Ave & Hill Farm Rd, Kinston, NC 28504
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a white Chevy pickup or SUV near West Vernon Avenue and Hill Farm Road, later reported to be in front of a Starbucks. The vehicle’s registration was checked, and another related stop was reported near MLK and Executive Drive.
Single vehicle crash with no injuries on West Vernon
Traffic
W Vernon Ave & Hull Rd, Kinston, NC 28504
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a single-vehicle incident near Vernon and Hull Road that was later updated to a disabled motorist with no reported injuries. A white Chevy pickup SUV was mentioned, and units referenced a separate location near MLK and Executive Drive.
Officers respond to loud music complaint at house
Disturbance
S Adkin St, Kinston, NC 28501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported noise complaint near South Atkins Street, where loud music was audible on the 911 line and a large crowd was mentioned from earlier. Units staged near a nearby elementary school while handling the possible disturbance.
Officer checks Ford sedan at intersection
Traffic
W Washington Ave & N Queen St, Kinston, NC 28501
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a possible traffic stop involving a Ford sedan near North Queen Street and West Washington Street. The officer requested a registration check on the vehicle’s license plate.
Officer checks person matching description
Suspicious Person
Stadiem Drive, Kinston, North Carolina 28501, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer is out with a male matching a description near Stadium Drive in Kinston, possibly related to a suspicious person call in the area.
Repeated door pounding complaint at apartment
Suspicious Person
Joyner Dr #33a, Kinston, NC 28501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious person at an apartment on Joiner Drive, where the caller said someone had been kicking and beating on her door over several days, with a recent occurrence about an hour earlier. Units checked the area and were advised the suspect was likely gone and the area could be cleared. A possible related incident on William Street was mentioned but not confirmed.
Single-car crash on Highway 11 injures driver
Traffic
NC-11, Kinston, NC 28504
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a single-vehicle crash involving a smoking white Volkswagen on Highway 11 South. A 40-year-old woman was reported with chest pain and hand or wrist injuries from airbags. Fire and EMS units arrived, established command, and the scene was later reported under control.
