A suspect in a Goldsboro shooting is arrested in Georgia. On October 22nd, the Goldsboro Police Department responded to the 900 block of First Street to investigate a shooting incident. The victim, 35-year-old Antwain Grantham of Goldsboro, had sustained a gunshot wound and was transported to Wayne UNC Health Care. Grantham was stabilized and later…… read more »
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October Shooting Suspect Apprehended In Georgia
Suspect Accused Of Stealing Lotto Tickets
On October 28th, the Goldsboro Police Department took a report on a larceny that occurred at the Handy Mart off the 2800 block of U.S. Highway 70 West. An employee reported someone had stolen lottery tickets and then fled. It was later determined the suspect cashed in several of the lottery tickets at the Sheetz…… read more »
GPD: Suspect Charged For 2016 Murder
A suspect is identified and arrested for a 2016 homicide in Goldsboro. The Goldsboro Police Department reports 22-year-old Tyrone O. Johnson of Wilson is charged with 2nd Degree Murder in relation to the July 2016 murder of 19-year-old Atiya Maddox of Goldsboro. Maddox was apparently shot near the intersection of Olivia Lane and Slaughter Street. …… read more »
Two Hospitalized Following Sunday Afternoon Shooting
Two people are injured in a weekend shooting in Goldsboro. Around 1:30 PM Sunday, officers with the Goldsboro Police Department received a call of shots fired near the 900 block of N. Carolina Street. The responding officers located several vehicles that had been struck by gunfire. A short time later, officers were notified that 31-year-old…… read more »
GPD Units Make Drug Arrest During Traffic Stop
On Wednesday, officers with the Goldsboro Police Department Gang Suppression Unit and Selective Enforcement Unit conducted a traffic stop on the 1500 block of U.S. 70 West. The stop led to the arrest of 20-year-old Victoria A. Teasley of Goldsboro. Teasley was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Driving…… read more »
Federal Judge Hands Down 5-Year Sentence For Firearm Offense
A Goldsboro man is sentenced in federal court for a firearm offense. 26-year-old Daniel L. Young is accused of possessing two firearms on March 26th of 2019 in Goldsboro. Both firearms were reportedly loaded and both had been stolen. Young had multiple prior felony convictions. At the time of this offense, he was on post-release…… read more »
GPD Invites Public To Community Outreach Day On Sunday
The Goldsboro Police Department holds a Community Outreach Day this weekend. Join the GPD at Fairview Park at 1905 Edgerton Street this Sunday, November 8, starting at 1 PM for a hotdog luncheon and static display of police vehicles. The event is completely free to the public as Goldsboro Police look to give back to their…… read more »
Suspect Accused Of Vehicle Break-In
In September, the Goldsboro Police Department took a report on a breaking and entering to a motor vehicle on the 1100 block of N. Jefferson Avenue. The victim reported personal property and two firearms were stolen. By late September, the GPD had developed a suspect, and warrants were secured on 40-year-old Lola Darden of Goldsboro…… read more »
GPD Makes Meth Arrest Near Local Motel
On Monday, officers with the Goldsboro Police Department Gang Suppression Unit and Selective Enforcement Unit were investigating a drug offense in the parking lot of the Econo Lodge on the 700 block of Corporate Drive. 35-year-old Scott A. Cochrane of Dudley was arrested as a result of the investigation. He was charged with: Possession of Methamphetamine…… read more »
GPD: Suspect Re-Charged For 1989 Homicide
A suspect is re-arrested and charged for a 1989 homicide in Goldsboro. On April 23, 1989, 31-year-old Gino T. Harper of Goldsboro was shot and killed in the area of the 300 block of Pearson Street. The Goldsboro Police Department began investigating the murder and charged Gurman R. Pearsall of Goldsboro for Harper’s death. However, the charges…… read more »
