Category Archives: Crime

Pedestrian Injured in Halloween Night Hit-and-Run on US 70

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

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

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

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 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

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

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 »

18-Year-Old Charged Following Investigation Into Three Incidents Targeting Online Buyers

18-Year-Old Charged Following Investigation Into Three Incidents Targeting Online Buyers

GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Goldsboro Police Department has arrested an 18-year-old Goldsboro resident in connection with a series of robberies targeting individuals attempting to purchase electronics, authorities announced this week. Amarrii Faison was taken into custody on October 12 following an investigation into three separate incidents occurring over the course of six weeks. The suspect…read more »

Man in Critical Condition After Goldsboro Shooting

Man in Critical Condition After Goldsboro Shooting

GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A 29-year-old Goldsboro man is in critical condition following a shooting late Friday night on Sherard Court. Da’Shaun Tyree Webb was transported to ECU Health Medical Center after suffering multiple gunshot wounds in an incident that occurred around 10:37 p.m. on Oct. 11, 2025. Officers with the Goldsboro Police Department responded to…read more »

Seven Springs Vape Store Owner Arrested on Drug Charges

Seven Springs Vape Store Owner Arrested on Drug Charges

WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — A local vape shop owner faces multiple drug charges following a months-long investigation by the Goldsboro/Wayne County Drug Task Force. Michael Ray Goodman, 26, was arrested October 8 and charged with nine drug-related offenses stemming from alleged marijuana distribution at his business, 7 Springs Smoke and Vape Store in Seven Springs.…read more »

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