WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. —The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a former group home employee following an investigation by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services into alleged abuse of a disabled adult client. Investigation Timeline The NC Department of Health and Human Services launched an investigation into the abuse claim in early…… read more »
PIKEVILLE, N.C. — A routine traffic stop on Independence Day evening resulted in the arrest of a woman who allegedly provided false identification to police and concealed narcotics on her person. Traffic Stop Initiated Over Suspended License On July 4th at approximately 9:20 p.m., officers with the Pikeville Police Department conducted a traffic stop on…… read more »
PIKEVILLE, N.C. — A routine traffic violation on Independence Day resulted in the arrest of a driver with outstanding felony warrants and multiple violations. Details of the Arrest On July 4th at approximately 5:30 p.m., officers with the Pikeville Police Department initiated a traffic stop on a brown Chevrolet Tahoe for a lane violation. The…… read more »
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — A 20-year-old man was arrested and charged with drug possession and resisting arrest following a traffic stop on July 1st. Traffic Violation Leads to Investigation Officers initiated a traffic stop at approximately 11:14 p.m. on a black Chrysler vehicle for failure to maintain lane control. During the course of the investigative…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Two men were hospitalized early Sunday morning after a shooting incident that resulted in a vehicle crash behind the Waffle House on Berkeley Boulevard, according to the Goldsboro Police Department. Police responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 2:10 a.m. on June 29, 2025. Upon arrival, officers discovered an overturned vehicle in…… read more »
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — A local man is in custody after Wayne County Sheriff’s Office deputies apprehended him during a foot chase that followed the discovery of a stolen vehicle at a gas station earlier this month. The arrest led to multiple charges, including felony possession of a stolen motor vehicle and resisting law enforcement.…… read more »
PIKEVILLE, N.C. — On June 12 at approximately 8:17 p.m., officers with the Pikeville Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a red Ford Expedition after the driver allegedly failed to use turn signals Odor of Alcohol Detected During StopUpon approaching the vehicle, officers reported detecting a strong odor of alcoholic beverage coming from inside.…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A shooting late Tuesday night on Norwood Avenue has resulted in one fatality and two arrests, according to the Goldsboro Police Department. On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at approximately 10:26 p.m., officers responded to reports of a shooting on Norwood Avenue. Upon arrival, they discovered a male victim suffering from a gunshot…… read more »
PIKEVILLE, N.C. — A suspect wanted in connection with an ongoing homicide investigation was apprehended Tuesday afternoon following a dangerous high-speed pursuit that spanned multiple jurisdictions in Wayne County. Pursuit Begins After Attempted Traffic Stop At approximately 2:24 p.m. on June 18, officers with the Pikeville Police Department joined in a pursuit initiated by the…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Goldsboro Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that occurred Thursday evening on Hugh Street, resulting in serious injuries to a local man and the arrest of a suspect. Incident Details At approximately 7:37 p.m., officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert on Hugh Street. Upon arriving at the scene, officers located…… read more »
