Wayne County — An investigation into a fatal drug overdose at the Wayne County Jail has led to the arrest and charging of an inmate now accused of distributing the substances that caused another inmate’s death. Steven Alton Carlton, 33, has been charged with death by distribution through unlawful delivery of certain controlled substances, possession…… read more »
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Jail Overdose Death Sparks Charges and Suicide Attempt in Wayne County
Wayne County Man Held Without Bond in Contractor Fraud Investigation
Wayne County – A Pikeville man has been arrested following an investigation by the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office into allegations that he accepted tens of thousands of dollars in advance payments for home improvement work that was never completed. Anthony Tyrone Smoot, 55, was taken into custody on May 29, 2025, and charged with four…… read more »
Wayne County Man Arrested on Eight Counts of Child Sexual Exploitation Following Cybertip Investigation
Goldsboro, N.C. – (May 20) — A Wayne County man has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies related to the possession of child sexual abuse material following an investigation by state and local authorities. On May 16, 2025, members of the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) and the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office…… read more »
Wayne County Man Charged in Theft of Antique Signage
Wayne County, N.C. – on Monday, May 12, a Wayne County man is facing charges after authorities linked him to the theft of antique signage reported stolen from the northern part of the county earlier this month. On April 11, 2025, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office received a report regarding the larceny of historically valuable…… read more »
Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Suspect in Northern Wayne Vehicle Break-Ins
Wayne County, N.C. – ( May 12) — The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has charged a 19-year-old man in connection with a string of vehicle break-ins reported on the northern end of the county late last month. On April 29th, 2025, deputies received multiple reports from residents who discovered their vehicles had been broken into…… read more »
Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Man on Methamphetamine Charges Following Traffic Stop
Wayne County, N.C. — A routine traffic stop on May 1, 2025, led to the arrest of a 46-year-old man on multiple drug-related charges, according to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. Jason Patrick Lawrance, a white male, was arrested and charged with felony possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Lawrance is currently being…… read more »
Human Remains Confirmed as Missing Woman; Investigation Ongoing
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. – The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that human remains found in December 2024 belong to 29-year-old Caitlin Hodges, who was first reported missing to the Goldsboro Police Department on July 25, 2024. The remains were originally discovered in the 900 block of Dollard Town Road on December 10, 2024. In…… read more »
Health Care Worker Charged with Elderly Exploitation in Wayne County
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. – A 24-year-old Grifton woman has been arrested and charged with three counts of elderly exploitation following an investigation by the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. According to authorities, a report was first filed on March 3, 2025, after a caretaker noticed money missing from the wallet of a person under their care.…… read more »
Teen Killed in Busco Beach Crash Identified by Deputies
A tragic incident occurred early Tuesday morning at Busco Beach and ATV Park, resulting in the death of a teenager.… read more »
Two More Arrests Made Following March 10 Incident
On March 10, 2025, at approximately 10:14 pm the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office received an “armed suspect” call at the Noz Gas and Grill store located at 4453 US Hwy. 117-S Alt., Dudley.… read more »
