On Wednesday, deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop for a motor vehicle violation in the northwest area of the county. Drug paraphernalia was allegedly spotted in plain view leading to a probable cause search. Deputies report finding illegal narcotics and drug paraphernalia, leading to the arrest of 32-year-old Joshua O.…… read more »
Wayne County Sheriff’s deputies noticed a suspicious vehicle parked behind a local hotel on Monday last week. During the investigation, the deputies reportedly gained probable cause to search the vehicle after the owner advised there was drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle. Controlled substances were allegedly found and 32-year-old Teena M. Carter of Pikeville was arrested…… read more »
Around 3:45 AM Friday morning, Goldsboro police officers responded to the 100 block of Astor Court to investigate the sound of gunfire and a subsequent ShotSpotter alert. The responding officers located several vehicles that had sustained damage from gunshots in addition to several apartments that sustained damage. During the initial response to the shots fired,…… read more »
A Wayne County man is facing drug charges following a police chase. Members of the Wayne County Sheriff’s ACE Team attempted to stop the motor vehicle on Monday. The driver refused to stop and led deputies on a pursuit that ended on Kelly Springs Road in Dudley. 22-year-old Randy R. Romfo, Jr. of Goldsboro was…… read more »
On June 2nd, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office took a report from the Town of Pikeville referencing a possible embezzlement by a town employee. The investigation has led to charges of Embezzlement and Obtaining Property by False Pretense against 49-year-old Joanne L. Honn of Goldsboro. She had allegedly converted town funds for her own personal…… read more »
Around 6:45 PM Thursday, the Goldsboro Police Department responded to Berkeley Mall for the report of shots fired. Officers set up a perimeter and started searching for a suspect described as wearing a black hoodie. A 17-year-old juvenile matching the description was eventually found inside the mall, and officers reportedly found a stolen 9mm handgun…… read more »
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation request the public’s help regarding the ongoing homicide investigation involving the death of Floyd Anthony “Andy” Evans. On Saturday, June 16, 2018, Evans was found dead in a garage located on the property located at 129 Evans Farm Road, Fremont, North Carolina,…… read more »
On September 23rd of 2018, the Patetown, Pikeville and Northeast Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to a structure fire on the 200 block of Forehand Road in Pikeville. Once the fire was under control, members of the Wayne County Office of Emergency Services and Wayne County Sheriff’s Office were called to assist the fire departments…… read more »
Kinston’s top cop says he is grateful for the community coming together to peacefully protest the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. In a Facebook post, Kinston Police Chief Tim Dilday says “vile actions” led to Floyd’s death. Dilday says the KPD pledges to serve the community, safeguard lives and property, and preserve order for…… read more »
Two juveniles are taken into custody for a shooting incident in Kinston. Around 12:30 PM Monday, the Kinston Police Department responded to the area of Old Snow Hill Road and Daniels Street for the report of shots fired. When officers arrived on-scene, they quickly apprehended two juveniles that were spotted running from the area. The…… read more »
