(GDN) — Authorities are seeking a suspect in a deadly home fire. The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office says it has secured a warrant for the arrest of William J. Howell for Involuntary Manslaughter. The charge stems from a blaze on the 1800 block of Water Chestnut Drive in Kinston on November 21st, 2021. A juvenile…… read more »
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Suspect Sought For Fatal November Fire In Kinston
Suspect Receives 45 Years In Prison For Violent Carjacking
(GDN) — A La Grange Man is sentenced to 45 years in prison for a carjacking that left the victim with permanent and disabling injuries. Last week, 31-year-old Anthony R. Dawson pleaded guilty to three charges – Aiding and Abetting a Carjacking with the Intent to Cause Death or Serious Bodily Harm, Felon in Possession…… read more »
GPD: Bizzell Court Shooting Leaves One Dead
Around 5 PM on Sunday, the Goldsboro Police Department was dispatched to the 600 block of Bizzell Court in reference to a shooting. Officers found 33-year-old James M. Smoot of Goldsboro suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Smoot was pronounced deceased by Wayne County EMS shortly after their arrival. The Goldsboro Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division…… read more »
Wayne County Absconders Of The Month
February Absconders of the Month from Wayne County Probation and Parole… read more »
WCSO: Suspect Wields Knife During Family Dollar Robbery (PHOTOS)
(GDN) – Around 12:40 PM on Thursday, Wayne County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the Family Dollar store on the 3800 block of U.S. 117 Alt. where a suspect had reportedly brandished a weapon. The irate man had yelled at the store clerk and then chased her while brandishing a large knife. The clerk managed to…… read more »
Three Arrested During Goldsboro/Wayne County Drug Task Force Investigation
(GDN) — Three Goldsboro residents are arrested on drug and weapon charges following a raid by the local drug task force. The Goldsboro/Wayne County Drug Task Force says it’s been investigating narcotics and weapons violations in the Lincoln Homes area in the city. A search warrant was executed at a home on the 1100 block…… read more »
Suspect Arrested For 2015 Homicide
(GDN) — Kinston Police announce an arrest in a 2015 homicide. 25-year-old Joshua Harris was arrested in Charlotte on Saturday and has been jailed without bond for the charge of Murder. The Kinston Police Department says it secured the warrant on Harris for the 2015 murder of Kaneesha Robinson. Robinson was 23-years-old when she was…… read more »
Two Arrested For Dudley Burglary & Armed Robbery
(GDN) – Around 7 PM on Monday, Wayne County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the 100 block of Georgia Farms Drive in Dudley for a burglary and robbery. Two suspects had reportedly rang the doorbell and, when answered, forced their way into the residence. One of the suspects had a firearm. The homeowner and suspect with…… read more »
Multiple Weekend Vehicle, Residential B&Es Reported In La Grange
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating multiple vehicle break-in’s as well as residential break-in’s that occurred between Friday, January 28, and Sunday, January 30, in the La Grange area of Wayne County. At this time, detectives are following up on leads and believe there may be a connection between these cases and B&E…… read more »
Feds: Mt. Olive Area Man Taught Bomb Making To Person Targeting Authorities
Federal authorities say a man who teaches military tactics in North Carolina has been charged with showing someone how to make a bomb that would kill people in federal law enforcement. The U.S. Department of Justice announced Monday that 38-year-old Christopher Arthur of the Mount Olive area in Duplin County has been arrested. Arthur had…… read more »
