(GDN) — A suspect is arrested for a summertime shooting in Goldsboro. The Goldsboro Police Department reports 30-year-old Demoris S.Thompson of Goldsboro was taken into custody Friday during a traffic stop. Thompson had been identified as a suspect in the August 11th “rolling shooting” in the area of Berkeley Boulevard. The incident ended in the…… read more »
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Suspect Arrested For August Shooting Incident Near Berkeley Blvd.
GPD: One Injured During Isler Street Shooting
(GDN) — On Sunday, the Goldsboro Police Department responded to the 900 block of Isler Street following a ShotSpotter alert and a report of shots fired. Officers immediately located a gunshot victim, 35-year-old Quinton D. Atkinson of Pikeville. Atkinson was taken to Wayne UNC Healthcare and later transported to Vidant Medical Center for further treatment. He is listed in good condition…… read more »
Suspect Accused Of Breaking Into Goldsboro Home
(GDN) — On October 23rd, the Goldsboro Police Department took a report on the breaking and entering and larceny that occurred at a residence on the 100 block of Astor Court in the Westhaven Public Housing Community. An X-Box, Playstation and a Wi-Fi router were amongst the items reported stolen. The investigation led to warrants…… read more »
UPDATE: Second Suspect Arrested For Attempted Murder In Goldsboro
(GDN) — Around 4 AM on November 10th, the Goldsboro Police Department responded to a shooting on the 500 block of N. Berkeley Blvd. A victim was located suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to Wayne UNC Health Care and then later flown to Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. The victim is…… read more »
GPD: Suspect Charged For Indecent Liberties With A Child
(GDN) — On October 6th, the Goldsboro Police Department took a report of an alleged sexual assault that occurred on October 1st. The victim was 9-years-old at the time of the reported incident and the offender was known by the juvenile. The suspect was identified as 51-year-old Son Nguyen of Goldsboro. Warrants were obtained on…… read more »
Suspect Accused Of Attempted Murder For Slocumb Street Shooting
(GDN) — Just before 3:30 PM on Tuesday, the Goldsboro Police Department was dispatched to the 800 block of S. Slocumb Street in reference to a Shot Spotter alert. When officers arrived, they found 37-year-old Jamethon C. Howard of Goldsboro with of an apparent gunshot wound to the head in the front yard area of a residence. EMS workers arrived and began…… read more »
Two Suspects Arrested Following Goldsboro Armed Robbery
Just before 11 PM on Wednesday, the Goldsboro Police Department responded to the report of a robbery on the 1800 block of N. Berkeley Boulevard. A victim was reportedly robbed of cash at gunpoint. A suspect description and vehicle information were obtained, and officers began canvassing the area. Members of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office…… read more »
GPD Investigates Report Of Fight, Gunfire At Spence Ave. Walmart
The Goldsboro Police Department was called to the Walmart on Spence Avenue around 10:45 AM Wednesday for the report of an active disturbance. A fight had reportedly broken out in the store with several subjects assaulting another person. Officers arrived and received further information that shots had been fired outside of the store. However, the…… read more »
UPDATE: Attempted Murder Suspect Apprehended After Goldsboro Standoff
A suspect surrenders following a standoff with law enforcement in Goldsboro. The situation unfolded at a residence on the 200 block of Johnson Lane near Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. U.S. Marshals went to the home to arrest 28-year-old Deanta J. Beamon Tuesday morning. However, Beamon would not exit the home leading to an hours’…… read more »
GPD Chief Provides Update On Staffing Levels, Crime Stats
The Goldsboro Police Department is looking for a few good men and women. At last week’s Operation Unite Goldsboro Community Roundtable, Goldsboro Police Chief Mike West said his department is approximately 75% staffed. Chief West says they’re working hard to recruit, and Wayne Community College’s next session of Basic Law Enforcement Training starts in January.…… read more »
