In late June of 2019, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office took a report on a known subject selling a pressure washer that did not work to a Goldsboro resident. When the victim contacted the suspect to get his money back, the suspect gave the victim a counterfeit $100 bill as repayment. The case was forwarded…… read more »
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Suspect Accused Of Passing Phony $100 Bill
Juveniles Lead Authorities On Chase In Stolen Vehicle
Two teenagers lead police on a chase that ends with a bang in Goldsboro. On Tuesday, April 6th, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a vehicle that had been stolen in the Buck Swamp and Salem Church Road area. Financial transaction cards were also stolen as part of the theft. Shortly afterwards, a…… read more »
Person Injured In Goldsboro Hit & Run, Suspect Still Not Known
A person is seriously injured in a Goldsboro hit-and-run. Around 1:15 PM Friday afternoon, an unknown suspect driving a vehicle reported stolen out of Johnston County left the roadway and crashed into a parked car on N. Georgia Ave near W. Holly Street. The momentum pushed the first parked car into a second parked vehicle.…… read more »
Suspect Accused Of Child Abuse After 2-Month Old Is Injured
On March 16th, a case of possible child abuse was reported to the Goldsboro Police Department by the Wayne County Department of Social Services. A 2-month-old infant had been treated at Wayne UNC Health Care for lacerations to the face. It was later discovered the infant also had several bone fractures. The investigation led to…… read more »
Suspect Charged With Murder For Death Of 2-Year-Old
On March 31st, the Goldsboro Police Department and Wayne County EMS were dispatched to the 1200 block of Day Circle for the report of an unresponsive child. The 2-year-old was transported to the Wayne UNC Health Care Emergency Department where she was pronounced deceased. Members of the Goldsboro Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division responded to…… read more »
Suspect Accused Of Stealing Parts Off Church Van
On March 20, the Goldsboro Police Department took a report on a catalytic converter being stolen from a church van belonging to the Hallelujah Worship Center, on the 400 block of E. Ash Street. During the investigation, Matthew J. Schilling of Dudley was identified as a suspect. Felony warrants were secured on Shilling on Tuesday for…… read more »
Family Seeks Answers After Pedestrian Injured In Crash
Family members are hoping witnesses may provide further information on an accident that left a pedestrian seriously injured. The accident occurred around 6 AM Monday on N. Berkeley Boulevard near Northwood Drive. A 43-year-old Goldsboro resident was out for a morning jog when he was struck by a southbound vehicle. The pedestrian ended up being…… read more »
2021 Operation Medicine Drop Is A Smashing Success (PHOTOS)
After having to skip the 2020 drug take back events due to the pandemic, local residents are eager to get rid of their old, unused and expired medications. They lined up at the Peggy M. Seegars Senior Center for Wednesday’s Operation Medicine Drop in Goldsboro. Shelly Willis, Safe Kids Coordinator for the Partnership for Children…… read more »
Drive Thru Operation Medicine Drop Set For Wednesday
Clean out those medicine cabinets this week. Once again, the Goldsboro Police Department and Safe Kids Wayne County are partnering for Operation Medicine Drop. Shelly Willis, Safe Kids Coordinator for the Partnership for Children of Wayne County, says last year’s medication take back events had to be cancelled due to the pandemic. Willis says this year’s…… read more »
Two Charged With Child Abuse After Infant Treated For Drug Overdose
On March 12th, the Goldsboro Police Department responded to a call on the 100 block of Vanderbilt Circle in regards to an unresponsive 5-month-old juvenile victim. The infant was transported to Wayne UNC Healthcare and later airlifted to Vidant Medical Center in Greenville for treatment for a drug overdose. After further investigation, 36-year-old Lance Patrick Gardner and 28-year-old…… read more »
