WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — A 24-year-old Wayne County man has been arrested on multiple felony charges following a traffic stop that led to the discovery of a stolen firearm and a subsequent investigation into a series of vehicle break-ins. Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest On August 1st, 2025, members of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office…… read more »
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Wayne County Man Arrested on Multiple Charges Following Traffic Stop and Breaking and Entering Investigation
18-Year-Old Arrested in Goldsboro Shooting, Charged with Attempted Murder
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A Goldsboro teenager has been arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder in connection with a Sunday afternoon shooting that left a 32-year-old man hospitalized. Initial Response Officers with the Goldsboro Police Department responded to reports of a shooting on Day Circle at approximately 12:27 p.m. on August 4, 2025. Upon arrival,…… read more »
Teen Faces Adult Charges After Goldsboro Robbery Investigation
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A 17-year-old suspect has been arrested and charged as an adult in connection with a robbery that occurred on Poplar Street last month, according to the Goldsboro Police Department. Details of the Incident On July 23, 2025, at approximately 1:23 p.m., Goldsboro Police officers responded to reports of a robbery on Poplar…… read more »
84-Year-Old Wayne County Man Arrested on Multiple Child Sex Abuse Charges
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — An 84-year-old Wayne County man has been arrested and charged with three felony counts of indecent liberties with a child following a sheriff’s office investigation that uncovered decades-old allegations of sexual abuse. Donnie Ray Colmore was taken into custody by the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office after investigators say he admitted to…… read more »
Goldsboro Woman Charged with Distributing Private Images After Dating Dispute
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — An 18-year-old Goldsboro woman has been charged with seven felony counts of disclosing private images of an adult following an investigation that began with a complaint from a U.S. Marine stationed at Camp Lejeune. Nevaeh Veronica Moses was arrested and charged after the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office conducted an investigation into allegations…… read more »
Goldsboro Woman Killed in Apparent Domestic Violence Murder-Suicide
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Goldsboro Police Department is investigating what appears to be a domestic violence-related murder-suicide that claimed the lives of a married couple on July 21, 2025. Initial Discovery Leads to Welfare Check Officers with the Goldsboro Police Department responded to a welfare check request on Central Heights Road at approximately 5:20 p.m.…… read more »
Man Charged in Family Altercation That Left Relative Hospitalized
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — A 30-year-old man has been arrested and charged with assault with a deadly weapon following a violent family dispute that occurred earlier this month in Wayne County. Kyrique Laquay Sampson was taken into custody and booked into the Wayne County Detention Center after an investigation into a July 8 altercation that…… read more »
Suspect Surrenders After Armed Confrontation with Goldsboro Police Officer
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A man who allegedly pointed a firearm at a Goldsboro police officer during a traffic stop last week has surrendered to authorities and faces multiple serious charges, including assault with a firearm on law enforcement. Tyler Jalik Davis turned himself in to the Goldsboro Police Department on July 28, 2025, nearly a…… read more »
Wayne County Woman Arrested on Arson, Insurance Fraud Charges Following May Structure Fire
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — A 36-year-old Wayne County woman was arrested Wednesday on charges of second-degree arson and insurance fraud in connection with a structure fire that occurred more than two months ago. Cornettie Graham was taken into custody July 23, 2025, without incident following an extensive investigation into a fire that occurred May 8…… read more »
Traffic Stop Turns Dangerous as Shots Fired, Two Arrested After Chase
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A routine traffic stop turned dangerous Tuesday afternoon when a passenger fired a handgun at a police officer before fleeing on foot, leading to a multi-agency pursuit that ended with two arrests in nearby Mt. Olive. The incident began at approximately 3:34 p.m. on July 22, when a Goldsboro Police Department patrol…… read more »
