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 »
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Man Charged in Family Altercation That Left Relative Hospitalized
Suspect Surrenders After Armed Confrontation with Goldsboro Police Officer
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 Woman Arrested on Arson, Insurance Fraud Charges Following May Structure Fire
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 »
Traffic Stop Turns Dangerous as Shots Fired, Two Arrested After Chase
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 »
Two Injured in Early Morning Shooting at Goldsboro Cook Out
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 Police Arrest Two Suspects in Sexual Assault Investigation
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 »
Man Arrested in Connection with Multiple Break-ins at Local Lawn Care Business
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 »
Former Group Home Employee Arrested on Assault Charges Against Disabled Adult
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 »
Woman Arrested After Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Discovery
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 »
Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest on Outstanding Warrants
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 »
