On January 15, 2023, at approximately 1:35 p.m., Goldsboro Police Department’s Housing Unit was conducting saturated patrols of the southern portion of the city. A traffic stop was conducted in the 800 block of East Ash Street in reference to a motor vehicle violation. The vehicle failed to yield to Housing officers and a vehicle…… read more »
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WCHRA Donate to Local Agencies
The Wayne County Human Resources Association (WCHRA) presented donations to four local, non-profit organizations in December. Through fundraising efforts, including a 50/50 raffle, WCHRA members raised money and donated $500 to each of the following: 1. Kitty Askins Hospice Center 2. Prevention and Treatment Center 3. Boys and Girls Clubs of Wayne County 4. Goldsboro-Wayne…… read more »
Goldsboro Man Arrested for Concealing a Death
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division has identified and arrested a suspect in the death investigation of Crystal Haithcock, who was found deceased on Salem Church Road, Goldsboro, NC, on January 15th, 2023. Through public assistance and hard work, Detectives were able to retrace Ms. Haithcock’s whereabouts prior to her death which led…… read more »
January is Blood Donation Month
Today, Governor Roy Cooper proclaimed January as Blood Donation Month in North Carolina to encourage those who are healthy and eligible to sign up to donate blood. “It’s not just during a crisis, but an ample blood supply is needed all the time in order to help give life to others,” said Governor Roy Cooper.…… read more »
Drugs Found During Traffic Stop
On January 17th, 2022, at approximately 6 p.m., Deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office conducted a vehicle traffic stop for a chapter 20 violation. After the conclusion of the traffic stop a consent search of the vehicle was conducted and suspected Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were located. Marty Niles Crowe, 61 of Dudley was…… read more »
Threats Cause Lockdown at Goldsboro High
On Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at approximately 12:46 p.m., staff at Goldsboro High School received a phone call from an unknown source threatening Goldsboro High School. The school was placed in a precautionary soft lockdown by Wayne County Public Schools. The Goldsboro High school resource officer on duty notified the patrol supervisor to request assistance.…… read more »
PET OF THE WEEK: Belle Powered by Jackson & Sons
This week’s spotlight is on Belle, a 9-month-old female. She is very sweet, calm, and loving, and has been at the shelter since October. Belle is waiting at the Wayne County Animal Shelter to find her FUR-ever home. To make an appointment at Wayne County Animal Services call 919-731-1439 option “0” or email [email protected].… read more »
Apply Now for Golden LEAF Scholarship
Do you know a high school senior or a community college student looking to transfer from a rural North Carolina county to a North Carolina College or University? The Golden LEAF Foundation Scholarship is now Live. The Golden LEAF Foundation Colleges and Universities Scholarship is now live College Foundation of North Carolina – CFNC. You…… read more »
Traffic Stop Leads to Narcotics Arrest
A Dunn resident has been arrested in Wayne County after a traffic stop revealed illegal narcotics. Wayne County Sheriff’s office reports that 36year old Jeremy Lee Robinson of Dunn was stopped by members of the Wayne County Aggressive Criminal Enforcement Team for a chapter 20 violation. According to the report, Robinson was traveling in Wayne…… read more »
Backyard Fire Spreads Into Nearby Woods
Late Monday afternoon firefighters from Dudley, Indian Springs and Arrington Fire Departments were dispatched to the scene of a woods fire on Hazelwood Drive. A resident was burning some trash in their backyard when the fire became out of control, spreading to nearby woods and spreading even deeper into the woods. Firefighters using their brush…… read more »
