(GDN) – Around 7 PM on Monday, Wayne County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the 100 block of Georgia Farms Drive in Dudley for a burglary and robbery. Two suspects had reportedly rang the doorbell and, when answered, forced their way into the residence. One of the suspects had a firearm. The homeowner and suspect with…… read more »
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating multiple vehicle break-in’s as well as residential break-in’s that occurred between Friday, January 28, and Sunday, January 30, in the La Grange area of Wayne County. At this time, detectives are following up on leads and believe there may be a connection between these cases and B&E…… read more »
(GDN) — On December 22nd, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office took a report regarding a shooting into an occupied dwelling in the southern area of the county. The suspects were in a car and opened fire on the house as they drove by. Four people were at the home at the time of the shooting. …… read more »
(GDN) — More help for those recovering from addiction in Wayne County. The County of Wayne and City of Goldsboro donated 807 Nile Street to Hope Restorations in 2021. Hope Restorations has received a grant and will work with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office to renovate the property. Chris Jenkins, Executive Director of Hope…… read more »
(GDN) — The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office got an early Christmas gift to help its response to large emergency situations. At the December 7th county board meeting, the commissioners approved a budget amendment for the purchase of an Emergency Response Mobile Command Center. Sheriff Larry Pierce told the commissioners there have been numerous incidents where…… read more »
(GDN) — The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports a pair of drug arrests. On November 12th, A Wayne County Sheriff’s Deputy pulled a vehicle over in the northeast area of the county for a motor vehicle violation. The vehicle was searched with illegal narcotics allegedly being found. 24-year-old Rita L. Daniels of Goldsboro was arrested…… read more »
(GDN) — Deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a suspicious person report on Sunday. The person was located at a convenience store on Highway 111 South. During the encounter with the suspicious person, deputies reportedly observed 24-year-old Tyler C. Corser inside a vehicle. The deputies made contact with Corser and learned…… read more »
(GDN) — A Seven Springs resident is accused of stealing from her workplace. The multiple thefts from the Five Points Family Dollar were reported to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office on November 23rd. Deputies reported found evidence that showed 36-year-old Shannon L. Jones had stolen money from the store on 18 separate occasions. Jones has…… read more »
Sheriff Larry Pierce states “the holiday season is right around the corner and shoppers will be crowding retail and other discount stores to buy the latest gadgets and find the best deals. This time of year attracts more shopping-related criminal activity because of the larger crowds and the extended store hours. These factors and the…… read more »
This week, Wayne County Public Schools and the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office have responded to threats and rumors of threats at Charles B. Aycock High School, all of which have been hoaxes. “The first social media threat hoax occurred on Wednesday afternoon and essentially stated that a shooting was going to occur on Thursday at…… read more »
