Pikeville, N.C. — A 17-year-old male is facing multiple felony charges following a series of incidents involving vehicle theft, attempted break-ins, and a high-speed pursuit through Wayne County towns on Saturday. Deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Kenison Way area in Pikeville after receiving reports of individuals attempting to break into…… read more »
Category Archives: Crime
Teen Leads Deputies on Chase Through Two Towns in Stolen Vehicle
Pikeville Police Find Cocaine During Court Order Service, Issue Felony Warrants
PIKEVILLE, N.C. — On June 13, 2025, at approximately 12:53 a.m., Pikeville Police Department officers responded to a call to serve a court order. Resident Taken into CustodyUpon arrival, officers made contact with the resident, Brandi Griffin Waddell, and took her into custody as part of the service process. Cocaine Discovered During SearchA search of…… read more »
Two Arrested in Goldsboro Homicide Investigation
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A shooting late Tuesday night on Norwood Avenue has resulted in one fatality and two arrests, according to the Goldsboro Police Department. On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at approximately 10:26 p.m., officers responded to reports of a shooting on Norwood Avenue. Upon arrival, they discovered a male victim suffering from a gunshot…… read more »
Driver Caught Drinking and Driving During Pikeville Traffic Stop, Faces Multiple Charges
PIKEVILLE, N.C. — On June 12 at approximately 8:17 p.m., officers with the Pikeville Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a red Ford Expedition after the driver allegedly failed to use turn signals Odor of Alcohol Detected During StopUpon approaching the vehicle, officers reported detecting a strong odor of alcoholic beverage coming from inside.…… read more »
Armed Homicide Suspect Captured After High-Speed Pursuit Across Wayne County
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 »
Gunfire Erupts on Hugh Street: Man Seriously Wounded, Suspect in Custody
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 »
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 Sheriff’s Office Seizes Drugs and Firearm in Major Traffic Stop Arrest
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 »
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 »
