On Tuesday afternoon, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office was made aware of a post on social media threatening violence at multiple Wayne County Public School facilities. Investigators with the Sheriff’s Office immediately opened an investigation and began tracking down leads. Investigators successfully linked the post to a 13-year-old juvenile. The juvenile has been arrested and…… read more »
Tag Archives: Goldsboro Police Department
Teen Charged with Threat of Schools
Suspect Flees From AuthoritiesTwice Arrested
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 »
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 »
Update: Teen Killed, 1 Injured in Shootings
Update: Upon further investigation by the Investigative Services Bureau, it has been determined that both shooting victims from Jan. 8, 2023, were shot during the same incident in the same location. While the circumstances surrounding the incident are still under investigation, no evidence has been found that would indicate this shooting has any relation to…… read more »
Victim in Critical Condition After Stabbing
On Jan. 7, 2023, at approximately 8:07 p.m., Goldsboro Police Department “A” Shift officers responded to UNC Health Wayne in reference to a stabbing. The responding officers were advised that a male subject had arrived via personal vehicle at the Emergency Department with multiple life-threatening stab wounds. Investigators with Goldsboro Police Department’s Investigative Services Bureau responded. The victim, Jacquarius Sequan Howell is currently in serious condition…… read more »
GHS Placed on Lockdown After Student Threatened
On Jan. 6, 2023, at approximately 3:30 p.m., staff at Goldsboro High School received information that a student was threatened by an unknown subject in the community. 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. Officers from the Goldsboro…… read more »
Stolen Firearm Recovered During Traffic Stop
On Jan. 3, 2023, at approximately 1:21 p.m., Goldsboro Police Department’s Housing Unit was conducting saturated patrols of the northern portion of the city. A traffic stop was conducted in the 900 block of North Madison Avenue in reference to the driver being identified as having outstanding orders for arrest. During a probable cause search…… read more »
GPD Arrest Man Firing a Handgun in the Air
On Jan. 1, 2023, at approximately 12:07 a.m., Goldsboro Police Department’s Housing Unit was conducting saturated patrols of the southern portion of the city. While patrolling the Lincoln Homes Neighborhood, Housing officers witnessed a male subject firing a handgun in the air numerous times. Officers immediately approached and detained the subject, identified as Gilbert McNeil…… read more »
GPD Respond to Break-In of Local ATM
On December 23, 2022, at approximately 4:13 a.m., officers with the Goldsboro Police Department responded to the PNC Bank located at 106 N. Spence Ave. in reference to an ATM burglar alarm call. Upon arrival, officers located the ATM damaged and evidence of a Breaking and Entering. An unknown amount of U.S. Currency was taken. Investigations and the…… read more »
Attorney in Law Office Shooting Identified
Goldsboro Police Department has identified the victim in Monday’s shooting at Riddle & Brantley Law Offices. According to an incident report, Goldsboro police identified the victim in the case as Patrick White, 42, of Raleigh. White is listed as a personal injury lawyer with Riddle and Brantley and has practiced law since 2005. Riddle &…… read more »
