Around 4 AM on Thursday, officers with the Goldsboro Police Department responded to the 300 block of S. Leslie Street after receiving a ShotSpotter alert. On the way to that location, officers discovered a vehicle that had crashed into a residence on the 700 block of E. Walnut Street. The driver, 28-year-old Dashaunti Lavarious Waters…… read more »
Category Archives: Crime
GPD Investigates Early Morning Shooting That Left One Dead
Suspect Arrested For Goldsboro Armed Robbery
The Goldsboro Police Department reports 20-year-old Taheim R. Leach of Goldsboro has been arrested for the charge of Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon. Leach’s charge stems from the March 18th robbery on the 1600 block of Royall Avenue. The victims stated that a male suspect had robbed them of a cell phone at gunpoint. The…… read more »
Two Charged For Weekend Shooting In Kinston
Two suspects are arrested for a shooting incident in Kinston. On Saturday, the Kinston Police Department responded to shots fired near the 1100 block of Pollock Street. Officers arrived and found the victim, 25-year-old Rashad O’Neil of Kinston. The preliminary investigation revealed two individuals operating a white SUV drove past O’Neil and opened fire from…… read more »
WCSO: Traffic Stop Leads To Felony Cocaine Charge
Last week Wednesday, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office pulled a vehicle over on Highway 70 East near Casey Dairy Road. During the traffic stop, 30-year-old Spencer M. Jackson of Kinston was searched with illegal narcotics allegedly being found. Jackson was arrested for Felony Possession of Cocaine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was given a…… read more »
Crack-Cocaine, MDMA Amongst Items Seized During Traffic Stop
On Wednesday last week, officers with the Goldsboro Police Department Housing Unit and Selective Enforcement Unit pulled a vehicle over on the 1600 block of Royall Ave for an equipment violation. A K-9 unit gave a positive alert for the presence of narcotics, and officers conducted a search of the vehicle. A loaded Glock 19…… read more »
2nd Degree Kidnapping Charge Stems From Domestic Disturbance
A suspect faces a kidnapping charge following a domestic disturbance in Wayne County. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office says 39-year-old Johnathan B. Bissette of Wilson was taken into custody during the response to a domestic disturbance call on the 2600 block of Pikeville-Princeton Road. Bissette was charged with: Felony 2nd Degree Kidnapping Assault on a…… read more »
GPD: Suspect Took Upskirt Photos At Walmart
On September 1st, officers with the Goldsboro Police Department responded to the Spence Avenue Walmart. While reviewing previous store security video footage, Walmart’s Loss Prevention team reported that they observed a male customer taking cell phone images underneath the dress of a female customer. It appeared that the female was unaware that she was being…… read more »
Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder For Wednesday Shooting
A suspect is arrested for a Goldsboro shooting that left one person injured. The Goldsboro Police Department reports 21-year-old Tyana S. Morrison of Goldsboro was taken into custody for the charge of Attempted First Degree Murder at the Wayne County Magistrate’s Office on Friday. Morrison was identified as a suspect in the Wednesday morning shooting…… read more »
GPD Investigates Shooting That Sent One To The Hospital
Around 9:40 PM on Saturday, Goldsboro Police responded to a shooting that occurred on the 1000 block of N. Spence Avenue. A victim was located suffering from a gunshot wound. 19-year-old Elana Corbett was transported to Wayne UNC Health, and then later flown to Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. The GOD says Corbett was last…… read more »
Suspect Arrested On Cocaine Charge During Traffic Stop
Last week Tuesday, members from the Wayne County Sheriff’s Ace Team pulled a vehicle over at Forrest Knolls Road and Grant Drive. During the course of an investigation, illegal narcotics were allegedly found. 63-year-old Tommy Whaley was arrested and transported to the Wayne County Magistrates Office where he was charged with Felony Possession of Cocaine. …… read more »
