PIKEVILLE, N.C. — A suspect wanted in connection with an ongoing homicide investigation was apprehended Tuesday afternoon following a dangerous high-speed pursuit that spanned multiple jurisdictions in Wayne County. Pursuit Begins After Attempted Traffic Stop At approximately 2:24 p.m. on June 18, officers with the Pikeville Police Department joined in a pursuit initiated by the…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Goldsboro Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that occurred Thursday evening on Hugh Street, resulting in serious injuries to a local man and the arrest of a suspect. Incident Details At approximately 7:37 p.m., officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert on Hugh Street. Upon arriving at the scene, officers located…… read more »
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 »
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 – 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
