Tag Archives: Goldsboro Police Department

Shooting Saturday Sends Two to Hospital

Shooting Saturday Sends Two to Hospital

Goldsboro Police Department responded to a shooting Saturday evening in the 900 block of South Audubon Avenue.  When officers arrived, they found a 16-year-old that had been shot. EMS responded to the scene and transported the victim. Officers also stopped a vehicle from leaving the area. The driver of the vehicle, Torrance Lunnie, had been…read more »

GPD Taking Applications For Police Officers

GPD Taking Applications For Police Officers

The Goldsboro Police Department is currently accepting applications for certified police officers for lateral entry. Starting salary effective July 1, 2022 will be $40,430.81 and for more information on compensation and Career Progression, contact GPD Recruiter Officer Greenfield at 919-580-4225 or [email protected].read more »

UPDATE: Arrest Made In Attempted 1st Degree Murder

UPDATE: Arrest Made In Attempted 1st Degree Murder

On June 16, 2022, at approximately 11:11 a.m., officers with the Goldsboro Police Department responded to a report of a shooting in the 900 block of Hugh Street. When officers arrived, they found a 3-year-old child in a vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound. The child was taken to Wayne UNC Health Care and was…read more »

Local Law Enforcement Agencies Increase Security At Schools

Local Law Enforcement Agencies Increase Security At Schools

In light of this week’s school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, law enforcement agencies across North Carolina and the nation are increasing patrols on and around school campuses. In addition to local efforts by the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office and Goldsboro Police Department, WCPS schools are also seeing an increased presence from other agencies. On Wednesday,…read more »

Goldsboro Man Charged With Felony Child Abuse Of 2 Month Old

Goldsboro Man Charged With Felony Child Abuse Of 2 Month Old

Wayne County Department of Social Services informed the Goldsboro Police Department on Monday that they had received information about a 2-month old infant that was reportedly injured by his father. After further investigation, it was determined that the child had other previous injuries, and an investigation into how those injuries occurred was conducted. The suspect…read more »

Road Blocked Temporarily As First Responders Clear Accident In Goldsboro

Road Blocked Temporarily As First Responders Clear Accident In Goldsboro

(GDN) – Goldsboro Police responded to the scene of a car crash in Goldsboro around 9 o’clock this morning. Public Information Officer, LaToya Henry, says a Toyota Corolla was traveling east on Highway 70, as a Honda Accord attempted to turn left in front of the Corolla on Highway 117. The Corolla struck the Accord…read more »

Goldsboro Police Plus Donuts Equals Help For Special Olympics Kids [Photos]

Goldsboro Police Plus Donuts Equals Help For Special Olympics Kids [Photos]

(GDN) – The Goldsboro Police Department held it’s annual “Cops-on-Top” at Dunkin’ Donuts in Goldsboro. The event raises funds each year for Special Olympics North Carolina. With the help of the Goldsboro Fire Department, Captain Jason Adams stood on top of the building for several hours during the day. Sgt. Steve Powers was on duty…read more »

Imposter Spoofing Goldsboro Police Department Number In Scam Phone Calls

Imposter Spoofing Goldsboro Police Department Number In Scam Phone Calls

The Goldsboro Police Department is warning citizens of a Scam Alert. They say an imposter is making phone calls and if not answered, leaving a voicemail to contact them. They have received a call regarding a person identifying himself as Sergeant Dwayne Dean of the Goldsboro Police Department. The department did have an employee by…read more »

UPDATE: Located – Goldsboro Police Department Looking For Missing Man

UPDATE: Located – Goldsboro Police Department Looking For Missing Man

The Goldsboro Police Department is attempting to locate Lawrence Alan Smith, who goes by Larry. Smith walked away from his residence on Robin Street in Goldsboro on April 12, 2022. He was last seen at approximately 6 p.m. that night, walking eastbound on U.S. 70 in the area of the Country View Western Store. Smith…read more »

Police Search On Foot To Catch Car Break-In Suspect In Goldsboro

Police Search On Foot To Catch Car Break-In Suspect In Goldsboro

Goldsboro Police say 57-year-old Willie D. Jones Jr., of Goldsboro was arrested and charged with RDO, Breaking and Entering Into a Motor Vehicle and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. On April 11, at approximately 1:37 a.m., the Goldsboro Police Department responded to a call in the 1400 block of South John Street. Upon arrival, it was…read more »

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