GOLDSBORO, N.C. – A 44-year-old man has been arrested in connection with multiple break-ins at a local lawn care business that resulted in the theft of equipment over several incidents. Details of the Investigation Wright Brothers Lawncare reported to authorities on May 29, 2025, that their business had been burglarized multiple times, with thieves making…… read more »
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Man Arrested in Connection with Multiple Break-ins at Local Lawn Care Business
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
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 »
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 »
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 »
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
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
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, 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
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 »
