WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Goldsboro man following an investigation into multiple incidents involving fiber optic and telephone lines being cut and stolen in the southern portion of the county. Deputies say the investigation began after several reports of damaged and removed utility lines, prompting concerns over service…… read more »
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Suspect in Series of Fiber Optic and Telephone Line Thefts Arrested
Cary Man Arrested in Connection with October Shooting
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A Cary man has been arrested in connection with an October shooting that left a Goldsboro man critically injured, according to the Goldsboro Police Department. On October 11, 2025, around 10:37 p.m., officers responded to a disturbance call in the 600 block of Sherard Court. When police arrived, they found 29-year-old Da’Shaun…… read more »
Greene County Man Arrested in Wayne County Break-In Investigation
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Greene County man in connection with a September break-in at a residence on N. Beston Road. Deputies say they received a report of a breaking and entering on September 16, 2025, where several items were reported stolen. During the investigation, one of those items was discovered listed…… read more »
Pedestrian Injured in Halloween Night Hit-and-Run on US 70
Goldsboro Police Seek Driver Who Fled Scene GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Goldsboro Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that left a local man injured on Halloween night. Officers responded to 709 East US Highway 70 at approximately 7:56 p.m. on Friday, October 31, 2025, following reports of a vehicle-pedestrian collision. Incident Details According to the Goldsboro…… read more »
Goldsboro Man Arrested for Murder in Death of 5-Year-Old Child
30-Year-Old Suspect Charged Following Child Abuse Investigation GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A 30-year-old Goldsboro man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the death of a 5-year-old boy who succumbed to injuries sustained in an alleged child abuse incident earlier this month. Initial Response and Investigation The Goldsboro Police Department responded to UNC…… read more »
Man Arrested for Breaking Into Pikeville Home, Stealing Cash from Safe
PIKEVILLE, N.C. — A man has been arrested and charged with breaking into a Pikeville residence and stealing a large sum of money from a safe earlier this month, according to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. Cameron Tucker Barbour was taken into custody and charged with safecracking, breaking and entering, and larceny after breaking and…… read more »
Three Arrested in Connection with Pikeville Burglary Investigation
Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Charges Two Adults and Juvenile in First-Degree Burglary Case PIKEVILLE, N.C. – The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has arrested three individuals following a burglary investigation at a residence on Nahunta Road in Pikeville. Investigation Details Deputies responded to a reported burglary on Nahunta Road on September 27, 2025. Following a comprehensive…… read more »
Goldsboro Domestic Disturbance Results in Stabbing, Arrest
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A 26-year-old Goldsboro man is facing felony charges following a domestic disturbance that left another man with multiple stab wounds Thursday afternoon. Officers with the Goldsboro Police Department responded to a report of a domestic disturbance on Day Circle at approximately 4:31 p.m. on Oct. 17, 2025. Upon arrival, officers discovered that…… read more »
Two Arrested Following Shooting Incident on East Spruce Street
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Two Goldsboro residents are facing multiple charges after a shooting incident on East Spruce Street that prompted a swift police response Thursday afternoon. The Goldsboro Police Department responded to a ShotSpotter alert at approximately 3:42 p.m. on October 16, 2025. Officers quickly located two individuals involved in the shooting incident at the…… read more »
18-Year-Old Arrested at Busco Beach with Illegally Modified Firearm
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — An 18-year-old man was arrested at Busco Beach on October 11, 2025, after deputies discovered a Glock handgun illegally modified to fire as a fully automatic weapon during a stolen property investigation. Jordan C-Michael Fowkes was taken into custody and charged with felony possession of a weapon of mass destruction after deputies…… read more »
