Kinston/Jones Free Press (kfp)
The investigative findings of the April 12 incident of closed-fist strikes used by Kinston police officers on a suspect will be disclosed publicly this evening.
A press conference will be held at 6:15 p.m. today inside Kinston City Council chambers for credentialed media.
The officers McKinley Jones and Kevin Page, both 22, have not received a dismissal, suspension, or demotion for disciplinary reasons taken by the city. The two officers were put on administrative leave following the incident during the investigation into their use of force in this case.
Officers responded to a panic alarm at 111 W. Vernon Ave. in Kinston. The address is listed as Little Caesars Pizza. Officers touched base with a 38-year-old woman who was the 911 caller.
Kevin Page: Prepping for Boomerang Child s pregnancy scan - what to do with the gel?
3 May, 2021 12:00 AM
4 minutes to read
A pregnancy ultrasound scan. The Boomerang Child is having her latest scan and the granddad-to-be is going along as her support person. Photo / Getty Images
A pregnancy ultrasound scan. The Boomerang Child is having her latest scan and the granddad-to-be is going along as her support person. Photo / Getty Images
Kevin Page is a teller of tall tales with a firm belief too much serious news gives you frown lines. editor@northernadvocate.co.nz
It has occurred to me as I have aged, gracefully of course, the simpler things in life have become far more enjoyable.
According to Highway Patrol, Lyndon Williams, 53, of Kinston was struck by the cruiser at 8:32 p.m. between Caswell and Gordon streets on April 28. Williams died at the scene.
Johnson was traveling south on MLK Jr. Boulevard when Williams entered the roadway. Johnson is listed as a police officer 1 making slightly under $33,000 a year and currently has no dismissal, suspension, or demotion for disciplinary reasons taken by the municipality in his personnel record.
Johnson is the same age and was hired on the same date, Dec. 30, 2019 as fellow Officer Kevin Page, 22, who is also on administrative leave with Officer McKinley Jones, 22. Page and Jones were involved in an incident caught on film by a bystander on April 12 using closed fist punches David Lee Burton Jr. who was fleeing.
Kevin Page: Chilly mornings and the tea cosy - a wee trim to make it fit
3 May, 2021 05:00 PM
5 minutes to read
Remember the tea cosy? One of the woollen things caught the eye of Kevin Page who put it on his head and started prancing around for a laugh. You ll never guess what happened next. Photo / Getty Images
Remember the tea cosy? One of the woollen things caught the eye of Kevin Page who put it on his head and started prancing around for a laugh. You ll never guess what happened next. Photo / Getty Images
ON THE SAME PAGE
As you may be aware, Mrs P and I are awaiting the arrival of another grandchild. This has resulted in a great deal of upheaval to our lives, so much so I am beginning to
Kinston/Jones Free Press (kfp)
A bill filed last month in the North Carolina Legislature that would allow the public greater access to the personnel files of state and local government employees including teachers, law enforcement and city and county workers moved one step closer to passage this week.
Senate Bill 355, which would grant public access to information concerning terminations, suspensions and other disciplinary actions, passed the Senate Judiciary Committee on April 27 and now heads to the Rules Committee.
If approved by the General Assembly, SB 355 will become effective Dec. 1, 2021 and will directly affect local stories covered by The Free Press involving law enforcement, the school system, and local government personnel.