Category Archives: Crime

Investigation Continues Into Body Found On Bright Street, SBI Assisting

Investigation Continues Into Body Found On Bright Street, SBI Assisting

The N.C. State Bureau of Investigation says it is assisting with the investigation into the dead body found on the 300 block of Goldsboro, Monday morning.  The SBI says it is providing all available and needed resources to assist the Goldsboro Police Department with the homicide investigation.  The SBI role includes crime scene and investigative…read more »

Assault Death Leads To Upgraded Charges Of Second Degree Murder

Assault Death Leads To Upgraded Charges Of Second Degree Murder

Two men are now charged with Second Degree Murder for a Kinston assault that resulted in a death. On May 2nd, Kinston Police officers responded to a report of persons tampering with motor vehicles on the 100 block of W. Gordon Street.  Once at the scene, officers found 57-year-old Jeffery Hill of Kinston suffering from…read more »

GPD: Vehicle Possibly Connected To Body Found On Bright Street

GPD: Vehicle Possibly Connected To Body Found On Bright Street

There’s a development in an investigation into a dead body found in the City of Goldsboro this week.  The Goldsboro Police Department is attempting to identify a vehicle in connection to the case.  The deceased person was found Monday morning on the 300 block of Bright Street.  The Criminal Investigations Division and the Crime Scene…read more »

Crime Stoppers Seeks Info On April 9 Hit & Run

Crime Stoppers Seeks Info On April 9 Hit & Run

Authorities continue to seek information on a Goldsboro hit-and-run that left one person seriously injured. On the afternoon of April 9th, an unknown suspect driving a Capital ReadyMix Concrete Truck that had been reported stolen out of Johnston County left the roadway and crashed into a parked car on N. Georgia Ave near W. Holly…read more »

Traffic Stop Leads To Meth Arrest

Traffic Stop Leads To Meth Arrest

On Tuesday, the Wayne County Sheriff’s ACE Team and the Goldsboro Police Department pulled a vehicle over on William Street for a motor vehicle violation.  During the traffic stop, the vehicle was searched resulting in the seizure of illegal narcotics.  39-year-old Tina M. Collins of Pikeville was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of…read more »

Sheriff’s Office Teams With Hope Restorations To Reduce Recidivism

Sheriff’s Office Teams With Hope Restorations To Reduce Recidivism

Wayne County Sheriff Larry Pierce is working to reduce relapse into criminal behavior by addressing housing options in Goldsboro, NC through work with Hope Restorations, Inc.  On Monday, May 17, 2021, the Goldsboro City Council voted to transfer the deed at 807 Nile Street in Goldsboro to Hope Restorations.  The Wayne County Board of Commissioners…read more »

Suspect Found Asleep At Wheel, In Possession Of Schedule II

Suspect Found Asleep At Wheel, In Possession Of Schedule II

On May 16th, a Wayne County Sheriff’s deputy conducted a welfare check on an individual found asleep behind the wheel of a vehicle in a Circle K parking lot on Highway 70 West.  The driver, 48-year-old Steven S. Herring of Dudley, was allegedly found to be in possession of a controlled substance.  He was arrested…read more »

Narcotics Found During ACE Team Traffic Stop

Narcotics Found During ACE Team Traffic Stop

On Monday, members of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Aggressive Criminal Enforcement Team conducted a traffic stop on Highway 111 South for a motor vehicle violation.  The vehicle was searched and illegal narcotics were reportedly located.  44-year-old Crystal D. Pate of Seven Springs was arrested for Possession of Schedule II.  She was given a $2,500 secured…read more »

WCSO: Suspect Caught With Drugs In Jail Following Firearm Arrest

WCSO: Suspect Caught With Drugs In Jail Following Firearm Arrest

On May 15th, a Wayne County Sheriff’s Patrol Deputy encountered 25-year-old Randolph M. Johnson of Goldsboro during a traffic stop in the western area of the county.  During the stop, a stolen firearm was allegedly discovered concealed in the vehicle.  Johnson was arrested and a controlled substance was then reportedly found in his possession in…read more »

Suspect Charged For March Drive-By Shooting In Kinston

Suspect Charged For March Drive-By Shooting In Kinston

A suspect is charged for a drive-by shooting in Kinston.  On March 10, Kinston Police officers responded to the 700 block of Dixon Street in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers were notified a 26-year-old male had been shot in the leg and transported himself to UNC-Lenoir Hospital.  The victim was treated for his…read more »

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