This years Shop with a Cop was a success. The Goldsboro Police Department held its 5th annual “Shop with a Cop” on December 17, 2022, at the Walmart Goldsboro. The event was made possible from grants received from the Wayne County Walmart stores; US Highway 70 W in Rosewood, Elroy, Goldsboro, and Tommy’s Road. …… read more »
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Shooting at Local Law Firm
On Dec. 19, 2022, at approximately 4:14 p.m., Goldsboro Police officers responded to a report of a shooting at the Riddle and Brantley Law Firm. The address of the business is 601 N. Spence Ave. When officers arrived, they located two males in the business deceased from apparent gunshot wounds. Officers secured the business and did not locate any additional…… read more »
Local Business Receives Threatening Messages
On Dec. 12, 2022, at approximately 10:18 a.m., Goldsboro Police Officers responded to AP Exhaust, located at 300 Dixie Trail. Employees of the business reported that messages containing threatening language had been discovered. The Goldsboro Police Department’s Investigative Services Bureau responded to the scene and began an investigation. The investigation is still developing. Anyone with…… read more »
Authorities Investigating After Remains Found in Wooded Area
On Dec. 9, 2022, at approximately 11:54 a.m., officers with Goldsboro Police Department responded to a call of possible human remains located in a heavily wooded area near the intersection of E. Elm Street and S. Hillcrest Drive. Officers responded to the location and confirmed the finding. A crime scene was established, and the Goldsboro…… read more »
Goldsboro Police & Fire Departments Hold Successful Toy Drive
Members of the Goldsboro Police and Goldsboro Fire Departments gather in the lobby where toys were collected for a local organization toy drive. The police and firefighters started collecting toys back in November and were distributed on Thursday morning. From the looks of it both the Police and Fire Departments did an outstanding job in…… read more »
Fatal Traffic Crash
On Dec. 5, 2022, at approximately 8 p.m., the Goldsboro Police Department was notified by the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, via Wayne County Communications, of a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was traveling westbound on U.S. 70 from the LaGrange area. A Wayne County Sheriff’s deputy conducting business checks located…… read more »
Suspect Steals Car and Crashes
While conducting a business check on the Deacon Jones Dealership in LaGrange, NC, on December 5th,2022, at approximately 8 pm, a Wayne County Deputy observed a suspicious vehicle leaving the dealership. Due to it being after hours and the business being closed, the Deputy decided to investigate.As the Deputy turned onto HWY 70 westbound towards…… read more »
Early Morning Shooting Victim in Critical Condition
On November 27, 2022, at approximately 2:51 a.m., officers with the Goldsboro Police Department responded to a residence in the 200 Block of Randall Ln. in reference to a shooting. Officers found 30 year old Andre Boykin suffering from a gunshot wound to his head. The initial 911 call stated that he was deceased, but…… read more »
Arrest Made in String of Store Robberies
On November 13, 2022, at approximately 1:18 a.m., officers with the Goldsboro Police Department were dispatched to Speedway at 1221 US 117 South for a report of a Robbery with Dangerous Weapon. Officers made contact with the on-duty clerk who advised that an unknown male that came in and threatened the use of a firearm…… read more »
Suspect Steals Cigarettes, Leads Police on High-Speed Chase
On Nov. 17, 2022, at approximately 9 p.m., the clerk at the Speedway at 1501 US 70 W reported a larceny of cigarettes. An officer was dispatched to the store and, while enroute, observed a vehicle in the area of W. Grantham Street and N. Carolina Street. This vehicle matched the description of a suspect…… read more »
