(GDN) — Deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a suspicious person report on Sunday. The person was located at a convenience store on Highway 111 South. During the encounter with the suspicious person, deputies reportedly observed 24-year-old Tyler C. Corser inside a vehicle. The deputies made contact with Corser and learned…… read more »
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WCSO: Wanted Suspect Found In Possession Of Meth
Family Dollar Worker Charged With 18 Counts Of Larceny By An Employee
(GDN) — A Seven Springs resident is accused of stealing from her workplace. The multiple thefts from the Five Points Family Dollar were reported to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office on November 23rd. Deputies reported found evidence that showed 36-year-old Shannon L. Jones had stolen money from the store on 18 separate occasions. Jones has…… read more »
Suspect Allegedly Opens Fire At Vehicle Driven By Girlfriend
(GDN) — Just after midnight on Sunday, a Mount Olive Police officer heard gunshots on the south side of town. All MOPD units responded to the area. Moments later, dispatch informed officers of a call reporting a reckless driver who had left and then returned to the scene of a domestic altercation on the 500…… read more »
GPD: One Injured During Isler Street Shooting
(GDN) — On Sunday, the Goldsboro Police Department responded to the 900 block of Isler Street following a ShotSpotter alert and a report of shots fired. Officers immediately located a gunshot victim, 35-year-old Quinton D. Atkinson of Pikeville. Atkinson was taken to Wayne UNC Healthcare and later transported to Vidant Medical Center for further treatment. He is listed in good condition…… read more »
Sheriff Offers Holiday Shopping Safety Tips
Sheriff Larry Pierce states “the holiday season is right around the corner and shoppers will be crowding retail and other discount stores to buy the latest gadgets and find the best deals. This time of year attracts more shopping-related criminal activity because of the larger crowds and the extended store hours. These factors and the…… read more »
Suspect Accused Of Breaking Into Goldsboro Home
(GDN) — On October 23rd, the Goldsboro Police Department took a report on the breaking and entering and larceny that occurred at a residence on the 100 block of Astor Court in the Westhaven Public Housing Community. An X-Box, Playstation and a Wi-Fi router were amongst the items reported stolen. The investigation led to warrants…… read more »
UPDATE: Second Suspect Arrested For Attempted Murder In Goldsboro
(GDN) — Around 4 AM on November 10th, the Goldsboro Police Department responded to a shooting on the 500 block of N. Berkeley Blvd. A victim was located suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to Wayne UNC Health Care and then later flown to Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. The victim is…… read more »
C.B. Aycock High Placed On “Soft Lockdown” After Another Social Media Threat
(GDN) — A Wayne County High School is on a soft lockdown Friday as another threat against the school was posted on social media. For the second day in a row, extra security measures were taken at Charles B. Aycock High after the threat was spotted online. Wayne County Public Schools shared the two messages…… read more »
Law Enforcement Watches C.B. Aycock Following Social Media Threat
(GDN) — Students at a Wayne County high school may have noticed increased law enforcement at their school today following a potential threat. The post circulating on social media had threatened to do harm to Charles B. Aycock High on Thursday. As is protocol, law enforcement was immediately notified and the matter continues to be…… read more »
Suspect Accused Of Attempted Murder For Slocumb Street Shooting
(GDN) — Just before 3:30 PM on Tuesday, the Goldsboro Police Department was dispatched to the 800 block of S. Slocumb Street in reference to a Shot Spotter alert. When officers arrived, they found 37-year-old Jamethon C. Howard of Goldsboro with of an apparent gunshot wound to the head in the front yard area of a residence. EMS workers arrived and began…… read more »
