WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. —- In a significant law enforcement operation, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of James Robert Allen, 38, on multiple drug, weapons, and driving-related charges following a traffic stop during a multi-agency checkpoint. Investigation and Arrest Details On June 6th, 2025, members of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office DWI…… read more »
Category Archives: Crime
Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Seizes Drugs and Firearm in Major Traffic Stop Arrest
Goldsboro Drug Bust Leads to Charges Against Local Methamphetamine Supplier
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Members of the Goldsboro/Wayne County Drug Task Force have announced the culmination of a recent drug investigation involving local resident Ashley Renee Etheridge, 39, who is now facing serious criminal charges. Investigation Uncovers Methamphetamine Supply Network The investigation, initiated by the task force, focused on identifying individuals involved in the distribution of…… read more »
Wayne County Man Held Without Bond in Contractor Fraud Investigation
Wayne County – A Pikeville man has been arrested following an investigation by the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office into allegations that he accepted tens of thousands of dollars in advance payments for home improvement work that was never completed. Anthony Tyrone Smoot, 55, was taken into custody on May 29, 2025, and charged with four…… read more »
Violent Domestic Attack Ends in Felony Arrest in Princeton
Wayne County —June 6, 2025 — A Wayne County man has been arrested and is facing a series of serious charges following a violent domestic incident that occurred late last week in Princeton. According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, 28-year-old Devin Michael Champion was taken into custody on May 30, 2025, after deputies responded…… read more »
Missing Teen Located; Man Faces Statutory Sexual Offense Charge
Wayne County — (June 5) — Following an investigation conducted by the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, a local man has been arrested and formally charged in connection with a statutory sexual offense involving a juvenile. The suspect, identified as Henry Adriano Roblero Sanchez, 19, was taken into custody on May 28, 2025. According to the…… read more »
Chief of Police Issues Statement on Memorial Day Weekend Enforcement Efforts Resulting in Multiple Arrests
Pikeville, N.C. — Over the Memorial Day weekend, the Pikeville Police Department ramped up patrols with a concentrated focus on traffic safety and impaired driving enforcement. These heightened efforts led to several significant arrests, including individuals charged with Driving While Impaired (DWI), felony offenses, and outstanding warrants. “I commend the diligent work of our officers…… read more »
Man Faces Multiple Charges After Alleged Assault and Illegal Firearm Possession
Goldsboro, N.C. — A local man is facing a series of serious criminal charges following his arrest on Saturday, May 24. Authorities have identified the suspect as Alkabeer Lewis, who is being held on a $5,000 bond in connection with a range of offenses that span firearms violations and personal violence. According to law enforcement…… read more »
23-Year-Old Man Shot in Overnight Goldsboro Incident
Goldsboro, N.C. — The Goldsboro Police Department is investigating an early morning shooting that left one man injured on Tuesday, May 20. Officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 1300 block of Florida Street around 1:53 a.m. While initial searches of the area did not reveal any evidence of a shooting, the investigation took…… read more »
Wayne County Man Arrested on Eight Counts of Child Sexual Exploitation Following Cybertip Investigation
Goldsboro, N.C. – (May 20) — A Wayne County man has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies related to the possession of child sexual abuse material following an investigation by state and local authorities. On May 16, 2025, members of the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) and the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office…… read more »
Wayne County Man Charged in Theft of Antique Signage
Wayne County, N.C. – on Monday, May 12, a Wayne County man is facing charges after authorities linked him to the theft of antique signage reported stolen from the northern part of the county earlier this month. On April 11, 2025, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office received a report regarding the larceny of historically valuable…… read more »
