Tag Archives: Goldsboro Police Department

GPD: Vehicle Possibly Connected To Body Found On Bright Street

GPD: Vehicle Possibly Connected To Body Found On Bright Street

There’s a development in an investigation into a dead body found in the City of Goldsboro this week.  The Goldsboro Police Department is attempting to identify a vehicle in connection to the case.  The deceased person was found Monday morning on the 300 block of Bright Street.  The Criminal Investigations Division and the Crime Scene…read more »

Child Killed In Crash On U.S. 70 In Goldsboro

Child Killed In Crash On U.S. 70 In Goldsboro

A child is dead following a major crash on Highway 70 in Goldsboro.  The collision occurred on U.S. 70 East near Oak Forest Road and was the result of a reckless driver who was being pursued by police. The Goldsboro Police Department says it responded to a citizen complaint of a vehicle traveling at a…read more »

Body Discovered, Death Investigation Underway In Goldsboro

Body Discovered, Death Investigation Underway In Goldsboro

Just after 9:30 AM Monday, officers with the Goldsboro Police Department were dispatched to the 300 block of Bright Street for a report of a deceased person. The deceased person was located. The Criminal Investigations Division and the Crime Scene Unit responded and initiated an investigation. No further details on the situation or the person’s…read more »

Traffic Stop Leads To Meth Arrest

Traffic Stop Leads To Meth Arrest

On Tuesday, the Wayne County Sheriff’s ACE Team and the Goldsboro Police Department pulled a vehicle over on William Street for a motor vehicle violation.  During the traffic stop, the vehicle was searched resulting in the seizure of illegal narcotics.  39-year-old Tina M. Collins of Pikeville was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of…read more »

GPD, SJAFB Carry Torch For Special Olympics (PHOTO GALLERY)

GPD, SJAFB Carry Torch For Special Olympics (PHOTO GALLERY)

Goldsboro Police run to support the Special Olympics of North Carolina.  Wednesday morning, GPD officers met at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base to carry the Special Olympics Torch.  The officers were joined by local leaders, including Goldsboro City Manager Tim Salmon, as well as Seymour Johnson’s 4th Security Forces Squadron.  They carried the Special Olympics…read more »

GPD To Carry Torch For Special Olympics

GPD To Carry Torch For Special Olympics

The Goldsboro Police Department will take a brisk jog up Berkeley Boulevard to help the Special Olympics of North Carolina.  This Wednesday, May 19, the GPD will run the Special Olympics Torch from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base up to Lowe’s.  The run is scheduled to begin at 9 AM Wednesday. The public is invited…read more »

GPD Works To Maintain, Improve Community Relationships

GPD Works To Maintain, Improve Community Relationships

The Goldsboro Police Department keeps up its efforts to stay involved with the community it serves. Thursday evening, the Goldsboro Police Department held a virtual conversation with local residents via Zoom, covering a variety of subjects. Goldsboro Police Chief Mike West talked about getting residents involved with department’s community policing efforts. West says future virtual…read more »

GPD Highlights Crime Rates, Shooting Protocol During Community Conversation

GPD Highlights Crime Rates, Shooting Protocol During Community Conversation

Thursday evening, the Goldsboro Police Department held a virtual conversation with the community via Zoom. Goldsboro Police Chief Mike West started by looking at the crime rate in the city. Crime this April was up 8% compared to April of 2020, but compared to this time last year, the rate is down 17% year-to-date. Chief West…read more »

GPD To Provide Community Update During Zoom Meeting

GPD To Provide Community Update During Zoom Meeting

The community is invited to learn about the latest developments from the Goldsboro Police Department.   The conversation with the Goldsboro Police Department will be held this Thursday, May 13th, at 7 PM on Zoom.  The virtual event will feature updates from Goldsboro Police Chief Mike West and others from the department. To join the meeting…read more »

Final Day For GPD’s Explorer FunFest (PHOTO GALLERY)

Final Day For GPD’s Explorer FunFest (PHOTO GALLERY)

Saturday’s sunny skies and warm temperatures made it a perfect day for families to enjoy the Goldsboro Police Department’s Explorers FunFest. The smell of good food and the fun rides seemed to put a smile on the faces of all the kids and their parents.  Today, Sunday, May 2, is the last day of the…read more »

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