Tag Archives: Wayne County Jail

Teen Leads Deputies on Chase Through Two Towns in Stolen Vehicle

Teen Leads Deputies on Chase Through Two Towns in Stolen Vehicle

Pikeville, N.C. — A 17-year-old male is facing multiple felony charges following a series of incidents involving vehicle theft, attempted break-ins, and a high-speed pursuit through Wayne County towns on Saturday. Deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Kenison Way area in Pikeville after receiving reports of individuals attempting to break into…read more »

Pikeville Police Find Cocaine During Court Order Service, Issue Felony Warrants

Pikeville Police Find Cocaine During Court Order Service, Issue Felony Warrants

PIKEVILLE, N.C. — On June 13, 2025, at approximately 12:53 a.m., Pikeville Police Department officers responded to a call to serve a court order. Resident Taken into CustodyUpon arrival, officers made contact with the resident, Brandi Griffin Waddell, and took her into custody as part of the service process. Cocaine Discovered During SearchA search of…read more »

County Planning New Jail Facility For William Street

County Planning New Jail Facility For William Street

Wayne County is planning to build a new jail. County Manager Craig Honeycutt highlighted plans for the new $25 million detention facility during last week’s Operation Unite Goldsboro Community Roundtable. Honeycutt says the existing jail is about 30-years-old and is not in good shape as it is used 24 hours a day, seven days a…read more »

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