WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — An 84-year-old Wayne County man has been arrested and charged with three felony counts of indecent liberties with a child following a sheriff’s office investigation that uncovered decades-old allegations of sexual abuse. Donnie Ray Colmore was taken into custody by the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office after investigators say he admitted to…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — An 18-year-old Goldsboro woman has been charged with seven felony counts of disclosing private images of an adult following an investigation that began with a complaint from a U.S. Marine stationed at Camp Lejeune. Nevaeh Veronica Moses was arrested and charged after the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office conducted an investigation into allegations…… read more »
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — A 30-year-old man has been arrested and charged with assault with a deadly weapon following a violent family dispute that occurred earlier this month in Wayne County. Kyrique Laquay Sampson was taken into custody and booked into the Wayne County Detention Center after an investigation into a July 8 altercation that…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A man who allegedly pointed a firearm at a Goldsboro police officer during a traffic stop last week has surrendered to authorities and faces multiple serious charges, including assault with a firearm on law enforcement. Tyler Jalik Davis turned himself in to the Goldsboro Police Department on July 28, 2025, nearly a…… read more »
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — A 36-year-old Wayne County woman was arrested Wednesday on charges of second-degree arson and insurance fraud in connection with a structure fire that occurred more than two months ago. Cornettie Graham was taken into custody July 23, 2025, without incident following an extensive investigation into a fire that occurred May 8…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A routine traffic stop turned dangerous Tuesday afternoon when a passenger fired a handgun at a police officer before fleeing on foot, leading to a multi-agency pursuit that ended with two arrests in nearby Mt. Olive. The incident began at approximately 3:34 p.m. on July 22, when a Goldsboro Police Department patrol…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Two people were hospitalized following a shooting in the parking lot of the Cook Out restaurant early Sunday morning, prompting an active investigation by the Goldsboro Police Department. Details of the Incident The shooting occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. on June 29, 2025, at Cook Out. Officers responded to reports of gunfire…… read more »
PIKEVILLE, NC – The Pikeville Police Department has arrested two individuals in connection with a sexual assault case that occurred on July 1, 2025, officials announced on Friday. Investigation Leads to Arrests On July 1, 2025, officers with the Pikeville Police Department were dispatched in reference to a sexual assault that had occurred. During the…… read more »
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – A 44-year-old man has been arrested in connection with multiple break-ins at a local lawn care business that resulted in the theft of equipment over several incidents. Details of the Investigation Wright Brothers Lawncare reported to authorities on May 29, 2025, that their business had been burglarized multiple times, with thieves making…… read more »
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 »
