Category Archives: Crime
Sheriff’s Office Warns Of Scam Phone Calls
Recently, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has received several calls regarding a phone scam where the caller is identifying himself as Captain Shawn Harris. The scammer informs the residents t...
Jul 03, 2020
Two Suspects Accused Of Trying To Use Counterfeit Bills
One suspect is arrested and another is wanted for allegedly attempting to pass counterfeit money.On December 31st, two females attempted to use counterfeit currency to purchase merchandise at a Goldsb...
Jul 02, 2020
Sex Offender Accused Of Not Registering His New Address
On June 17th, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office was alerted to a sex offender, 31-year-old Deandra R. Williams of Goldsboro, was not residing at his address on the Sex Offender Registry. As a result o...
Jul 02, 2020
WCSO: Suspects Arrested After Fleeing Traffic Stop
Three people are apprehended following a Wayne County police chase. Saturday, patrol deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff's office pulled a vehicle over for a revoked license plate. The deputies rep...
Jun 29, 2020
2 Suspects Found With Stolen Handgun Following Shooting
Around 3:45 AM Friday morning, Goldsboro police officers responded to the 100 block of Astor Court to investigate the sound of gunfire and a subsequent ShotSpotter alert. The responding officers locat...
Jun 26, 2020
Suspect Flees ACE Team Traffic Stop
A Wayne County man is facing drug charges following a police chase. Members of the Wayne County Sheriff's ACE Team attempted to stop the motor vehicle on Monday. The driver refused to stop and led dep...
Jun 25, 2020
Pikeville Town Employee Accused of Embezzlement
On June 2nd, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office took a report from the Town of Pikeville referencing a possible embezzlement by a town employee. The investigation has led to charges of Embezzlement and...
Jun 20, 2020
Suspect Arrested For 2018 Fire In Pikeville
On September 23rd of 2018, the Patetown, Pikeville and Northeast Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to a structure fire on the 200 block of Forehand Road in Pikeville. Once the fire was under ...
Jun 11, 2020
KPD Planning For Community Communication Sessions
Kinston's top cop says he is grateful for the community coming together to peacefully protest the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. In a Facebook post, Kinston Police Chief Tim Dilday says "vile a...
Jun 11, 2020
KPD: Nothing Struck During Shooting Involving Juveniles
Two juveniles are taken into custody for a shooting incident in Kinston. Around 12:30 PM Monday, the Kinston Police Department responded to the area of Old Snow Hill Road and Daniels Street for the re...
Jun 09, 2020