Tag Archives: Goldsboro Police Department

Suspect Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Juvenile

Suspect Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Juvenile

On June 25, a report was filed with the Goldsboro Police Department regarding a juvenile victim being sexually assaulted by a known suspect. After further investigation, the suspect was found to be Robert Alston of Goldsboro.  At the completion of the investigation, Alston turned himself in to the Goldsboro P.D. He is charged with Statutory Sexual…read more »

GPD To Hold CALEA Accreditation Public Input Session

GPD To Hold CALEA Accreditation Public Input Session

As part of the CALEA assessment taking place July 20-22, Goldsboro Police Department personnel and members of the community are invited to offer comments at a public input session scheduled for 5 p.m. Monday, July 20. The session will be conducted in the Large Conference Room located on the second floor of the City Hall Annex,…read more »

Two Suspects Accused Of Trying To Use Counterfeit Bills

Two Suspects Accused Of Trying To Use Counterfeit Bills

One suspect is arrested and another is wanted for allegedly attempting to pass counterfeit money. On December 31st, two females attempted to use counterfeit currency to purchase merchandise at a Goldsboro Circle Convenience Store.  The incident was reported to the Goldsboro Police Department.  Two suspects were identified during the GPD’s investigation and felony warrants were…read more »

Suspect Charged For Break-In At Dunham’s

Suspect Charged For Break-In At Dunham’s

A suspect is arrested for an April break-in at a Goldsboro sporting goods store.  The Goldsboro Police Department responded an alarm at the Dunham’s Sports on N. Berkeley Boulevard in the early morning hours of April 28th.  Officers found the business had been broken into and a suspect had attempted to remove several items from…read more »

2 Suspects Found With Stolen Handgun Following Shooting

2 Suspects Found With Stolen Handgun Following Shooting

Around 3:45 AM Friday morning, Goldsboro police officers responded to the 100 block of Astor Court to investigate the sound of gunfire and a subsequent ShotSpotter alert. The responding officers located several vehicles that had sustained damage from gunshots in addition to several apartments that sustained damage. During the initial response to the shots fired,…read more »

Businesses Could Be Cited For Not Requiring Face Coverings

Businesses Could Be Cited For Not Requiring Face Coverings

What is the role of police in enforcing the state’s new face covering requirement? The City of Goldsboro and the Goldsboro Police Department have provided some clarification on the topic to Goldsboro Daily News. Under the governor’s executive orders, only businesses and organizations will be cited for failing to enforce the face covering requirement. Law…read more »

Juvenile Arrested For Shooting Incident At Berkeley Mall

Juvenile Arrested For Shooting Incident At Berkeley Mall

Around 6:45 PM Thursday, the Goldsboro Police Department responded to Berkeley Mall for the report of shots fired.  Officers set up a perimeter and started searching for a suspect described as wearing a black hoodie.  A 17-year-old juvenile matching the description was eventually found inside the mall, and officers reportedly found a stolen 9mm handgun…read more »

GPD: Suspect Arrested For Saturday Shooting

GPD: Suspect Arrested For Saturday Shooting

A man wanted for attempted murder turns himself in.  The Goldsboro Police Department reports 27-year-old Tacarous Monquez Peterson turned himself in to authorities around 9:30 PM Sunday.  He received “no bond” and he was placed into the custody of the Wayne County Detention Center.  Peterson was wanted for the Saturday evening shooting on the 1700…read more »

GPD: Suspect Wanted For Attempted Murder

GPD: Suspect Wanted For Attempted Murder

Around 5:30 PM Saturday, officers with the Goldsboro Police Department’s Housing Unit and Patrol Division responded to a Shot Spotter alert for gunfire on the 1700 Block of Edgerton Street. When officers arrived on the scene, they discovered a vehicle that had been struck by gunfire. A short time later, officers were made aware two people…read more »

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