Around 4:30 PM on Monday, the Kinston Police Department responded the report of a person being shot at the corner of Davis Street and Shine Street. The officers found a 26-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to Vidant Medical Center. The KPD says the investigation into the shooting is currently…… read more »
Category Archives: Crime
KPD: Monday Shooting Sends One Person To The Hospital
Jail’s Substance Misuse Program Hopes To End “Rotating Door”
With nearly $1 million coming to the county, the Wayne County Detention Center is hoping to reduce the recidivism rate for persons dealing with substance addiction. Wayne County Sheriff Larry Pierce talked about the jail’s new Substance Misuse Program at last week’s meeting of the Wayne County Board of Commissioners. Pierce says sheriff’s department nationwide…… read more »
Goldsboro Gang Leader Sentenced For Crystal Meth Trafficking
A Goldsboro man was sentenced last week to 18 years in prison for Conspiracy to Distribute and Possess with the Intent to Distribute 50 Grams or More of Methamphetamine and Distribution of 50 Grams or More of Methamphetamine, as well as Aiding and Abetting. According to court documents, 24-year-old Tierea Demon Atkins (AKA “Red Dot”),…… read more »
UPDATE: Wanted Suspect Dies In Crash While Fleeing From Deputies
A suspect is killed as he attempts to flee from Wayne County authorities. The situation unfolded Sunday evening as a Wayne County Sheriff’s deputy attempted to serve outstanding warrants out of Johnston County on a suspect, 53-year-old Donnie Butts, Jr. The deputy had attempted to pull Butts over, however Butts fled in a pickup truck. …… read more »
Vehicle Pursuit Ends In Crash, Suspect Dead (PHOTOS)
Late Sunday afternoon, Wayne County Sheriff’s deputies were in involved in a chase that ended in a fatal crash. The pickup being pursued collided with a semi-tractor that was parked in a yard on Central Heights Road near E. New Hope Road. The driver of the pickup died at the scene. The accident is being…… read more »
Suspect Accused Of Breaking Into Wayne County Home
Early Tuesday morning, Wayne County Sheriff’s deputies responded to an address in the eastern area of the county for the report of a disturbance. The deputies found 32-year-old Solomon A. Herring of Goldsboro had forced his way into another person’s residence and destroyed property. Herring was arrested for 2nd Degree Burglary. He was given a…… read more »
Suspect Accused Of Passing Phony $100 Bill
In late June of 2019, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office took a report on a known subject selling a pressure washer that did not work to a Goldsboro resident. When the victim contacted the suspect to get his money back, the suspect gave the victim a counterfeit $100 bill as repayment. The case was forwarded…… read more »
WCOS: Suspect Found With Pot, Schedule II Drug
A Wayne County traffic stop leads to drug charges. On Tuesday, a Wayne County Sheriff’s Patrol Division deputy conducted an investigatory traffic stop in the southern area of Wayne County. During the stop, 57-year-old Leon G. Ange, Jr. of Goldsboro was reportedly found to be in possession of a schedule II substance, marijuana and drug…… read more »
Suspect Arrested On Drug Charges Following Impaired Driver Report
Around 8 PM on Monday, a deputy with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division responded to a report of an impaired motorist in the northwest area of the county. The deputy made contact with 57-year-old Dianna L. Barnett of Pikeville who was allegedly found to be in possession of a schedule II substance. Barnett…… read more »
Juveniles Lead Authorities On Chase In Stolen Vehicle
Two teenagers lead police on a chase that ends with a bang in Goldsboro. On Tuesday, April 6th, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a vehicle that had been stolen in the Buck Swamp and Salem Church Road area. Financial transaction cards were also stolen as part of the theft. Shortly afterwards, a…… read more »
