Category Archives: Crime

Fatal Shooting Claims Life of 39-Year-Old Man on Goldsboro’s East Ash Street

Fatal Shooting Claims Life of 39-Year-Old Man on Goldsboro’s East Ash Street

GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A 39-year-old man died early Sunday morning after being shot on East Ash Street, according to the Goldsboro Police Department. Officers responded to reports of a shooting at approximately 3:10 a.m. on July 13, 2025, and found the victim suffering from gunshot wounds upon arrival at the scene. The victim, identified as…read more »

Former Group Home Employee Arrested on Assault Charges Against Disabled Adult

Former Group Home Employee Arrested on Assault Charges Against Disabled Adult

WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. —The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a former group home employee following an investigation by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services into alleged abuse of a disabled adult client. Investigation Timeline The NC Department of Health and Human Services launched an investigation into the abuse claim in early…read more »

Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest on Outstanding Warrants

Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest on Outstanding Warrants

PIKEVILLE, N.C. — A routine traffic violation on Independence Day resulted in the arrest of a driver with outstanding felony warrants and multiple violations. Details of the Arrest On July 4th at approximately 5:30 p.m., officers with the Pikeville Police Department initiated a traffic stop on a brown Chevrolet Tahoe for a lane violation. The…read more »

Woman Arrested After Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Discovery

Woman Arrested After Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Discovery

PIKEVILLE, N.C. — A routine traffic stop on Independence Day evening resulted in the arrest of a woman who allegedly provided false identification to police and concealed narcotics on her person. Traffic Stop Initiated Over Suspended License On July 4th at approximately 9:20 p.m., officers with the Pikeville Police Department conducted a traffic stop on…read more »

Pikeville Police Make Multiple Arrests During July 4th Weekend DWI Crackdown

Pikeville Police Make Multiple Arrests During July 4th Weekend DWI Crackdown

PIKEVILLE, NC – The Pikeville Police Department arrested multiple individuals on charges ranging from impaired driving to drug possession during a coordinated enforcement campaign over the Independence Day weekend. The department participated in “Operation Firecracker – Booze It & Lose It,” a statewide initiative supported by the North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program aimed at…read more »

Local Man Arrested Following Traffic Stop, Drug Charges Filed

Local Man Arrested Following Traffic Stop, Drug Charges Filed

WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — A 20-year-old man was arrested and charged with drug possession and resisting arrest following a traffic stop on July 1st. Traffic Violation Leads to Investigation Officers initiated a traffic stop at approximately 11:14 p.m. on a black Chrysler vehicle for failure to maintain lane control. During the course of the investigative…read more »

Woman Arrested on Multiple Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop

Woman Arrested on Multiple Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop

WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — A routine traffic stop conducted on June 30th at approximately 11:00 p.m. resulted in the arrest of a 45-year-old woman on multiple drug-related charges. Officers initially stopped the vehicle for traffic violations but developed probable cause during the investigative stop to search the vehicle. Narcotics Discovered During Stop The search of…read more »

Goldsboro Man Shot Monday Evening, Police Investigating

Goldsboro Man Shot Monday Evening, Police Investigating

GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Goldsboro Police are investigating a shooting that left a 23-year-old man hospitalized Monday evening, marking the latest incident in an ongoing effort to address gun violence in the Wayne County area. Timeline of Events The incident began at approximately 9:07 p.m. on July 1, 2025, when officers with the Goldsboro Police Department…read more »

Two Men Hospitalized After Early Morning Shooting in Goldsboro

Two Men Hospitalized After Early Morning Shooting in Goldsboro

GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Two men were hospitalized early Sunday morning after a shooting incident that resulted in a vehicle crash behind the Waffle House on Berkeley Boulevard, according to the Goldsboro Police Department. Police responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 2:10 a.m. on June 29, 2025. Upon arrival, officers discovered an overturned vehicle in…read more »

Stolen Vehicle Investigation Leads to Arrest of Wanted Man in Wayne County

Stolen Vehicle Investigation Leads to Arrest of Wanted Man in Wayne County

WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — A local man is in custody after Wayne County Sheriff’s Office deputies apprehended him during a foot chase that followed the discovery of a stolen vehicle at a gas station earlier this month. The arrest led to multiple charges, including felony possession of a stolen motor vehicle and resisting law enforcement.…read more »

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