GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Goldsboro Police Department is investigating a series of incidents involving counterfeit money circulating at local businesses.
On October 18, 2025, officers began receiving multiple reports about an individual attempting to use fake bills marked with “For Motion Picture Purpose.” The counterfeit currency was passed at several locations throughout the City of Goldsboro, prompting an investigation by the Criminal Investigations Division.
UPDATE: Detectives have identified the suspect as Christopher Wellington Brown. According to the department, charges have been secured against Brown, who also has several outstanding warrants for his arrest.
Charges secured by the Goldsboro Police Department include:
- 8 counts of Uttering a Forged Instrument
- 7 counts of Forgery
- 2 counts of Possession of 5 or More Counterfeit Instruments
- 2 counts of Obtaining Property by False Pretense
- 2 counts of Attempted Obtaining Property by False Pretense
- 1 count of Misdemeanor Larceny
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information on Brown’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Goldsboro Police Department.
Anyone with information about this crime, or any other crime in the Wayne County area is asked to call or text Crime Stoppers at 919-735-2255 or submit a TIP at p3tips.com. Callers will remain anonymous. Crime Stoppers gives cash rewards for information leading to arrests of up to $500 for misdemeanors with the recovery of drugs, firearms, property, or fugitive arrests and up to $1,500 for felony arrests.
