GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Goldsboro Police Department is investigating an early-morning shooting after a man arrived at UNC Health Wayne with a gunshot wound on November 27, 2025. Police say officers were called to the hospital around 3:11 a.m. after the victim, identified as 33-year-old Eric Lee Mosley of Goldsboro, arrived by private vehicle seeking…… read more »
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Goldsboro Police Investigating Early-Morning Shooting After Victim Arrives at Hospital
Goldsboro/Wayne County Drug Task Force Arrests Suspected Methamphetamine Dealer
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – A months-long investigation by the Goldsboro/Wayne County Drug Task Force has led to the arrest of a Four Oaks man accused of supplying methamphetamine in southwest Wayne County. Investigators identified Gregory Scott Coburn, 62, as a source of meth distribution in the region. The operation involved coordinated efforts between the Drug Task…… read more »
Goldsboro Police Arrest Suspect in Counterfeit Currency Case
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…… read more »
Goldsboro Police Identify Suspect in Counterfeit Currency Case
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…… read more »
Suspect in Series of Fiber Optic and Telephone Line Thefts Arrested
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 »
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 »
