Kinston Police Arrest Man in July Vehicle Theft Case

In Kinston, North Carolina, Kevin St. John, a 24-year-old man, was arrested on August 2, 2025, following an investigation into a stolen vehicle reported on July 31 from a residence on Tower Hill Road. St. John faces multiple charges including obtaining property by false pretense, larceny of a motor vehicle, possession of a stolen motor vehicle, injury to personal property, and possession of stolen property, and was booked under a $7,500 bond. Separately, on August 3, 2025, Kortez Hart, 36, was arrested after a police pursuit on East Blount Street when he refused to stop for officers; his vehicle was seized under North Carolina’s "Flee to Elude" law. Hart was taken into custody without incident and transported to Lenoir County Jail, with charges related to the pursuit and reckless driving. The Kinston Police Department emphasized its commitment to public safety by promptly addressing vehicle theft and dangerous driving incidents. Both arrests highlight ongoing law enforcement efforts to maintain community safety in Kinston.