(GDN) – The Federal Bureau of Investigation has launched an investigation into the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. There are no other details being released. Public Information Officer Joel Gillie told Goldsboro Daily News, ” No county employees have been placed on leave or charged at this time.”

In a press release, Public Information Officer Joel Gillie said Sheriff Larry Pierce made the following statement:

“Several months ago, we were made aware of a federal investigation involving old cases that were handled by a prior employee. We have fully cooperated with the investigation and will continue to cooperate with authorities as requested. At this time, we are unaware of the status of this investigation and can’t comment further until the investigation is completed.”