GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A weeks-long investigation into counterfeit money circulating at local businesses has led to the arrest of a Goldsboro man.
On October 18, 2025, the Goldsboro Police Department began receiving multiple reports that an individual was attempting to use bills marked “For Motion Picture Purpose” at various businesses across the city. The Criminal Investigations Division launched a probe and soon identified Christopher Wellington Brown as the suspect.
Investigators secured multiple charges against Brown, who also had outstanding warrants for his arrest. The charges 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
UPDATE:
On November 26, 2025, at approximately 9:15 a.m., Brown was taken into custody by the Criminal Investigations Division. Police say tips and information from the public played a direct role in locating and apprehending him. After his arrest, Brown was transported to the Wayne County Magistrates’ Office, where his warrants were served. He is currently being held at the Wayne County Detention Center with no bond.
The department thanked community members for their assistance in bringing the case to a close.
