Tag Archives: Wayne County Sheriffs Office

WCSO: One Injured As Suspect Fired At Vehicle

WCSO: One Injured As Suspect Fired At Vehicle

On Saturday, October 9, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of a vehicle being shot at from another vehicle on Highway 70 East.  After having his vehicle shot approximately 10 times, the victim lost control and the vehicle crashed.  While the victim did not appear to have been hit by the gunfire,…read more »

Suspect Accused Of Voluntary Manslaughter For Early Monday Shooting

Suspect Accused Of Voluntary Manslaughter For Early Monday Shooting

Around 12:30 AM Monday, Wayne County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 100 block of Eva’s Drive south of Stantonsburg in reference to a disturbance.  While en route, the call was upgraded to a shooting.  Deputies arrived and found a victim on the lawn, deceased, from an apparent gunshot wound.  The victim has been identified as…read more »

UPDATE: Suspect Arrested For La Grange Murder

UPDATE: Suspect Arrested For La Grange Murder

An arrest is made for a Wayne County homicide. Around 10 AM on Friday, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation Fugitive Task Force, arrested 34-year-old Michael Todd Langley of La Grange for the murder of 29-year-old Jonathan Earl Midgette, who was found suffering from a…read more »

Person Killed In La Grange Shooting

Person Killed In La Grange Shooting

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting in La Grange.  Around 2 PM on Thursday, Wayne County 911 received a call in reference to a shooting on the 900 block of Lagrange Road. EMS and deputies responded to the call and found an individual in front of the home suffering from an…read more »

Sheriff’s Office Plans To Increase SRO Coverage In Goldsboro Schools

Sheriff’s Office Plans To Increase SRO Coverage In Goldsboro Schools

There are plans to ensure School Resource Officer coverage in Goldsboro city schools. This week, the Wayne County Board of Education approved new memorandums of understanding with the Goldsboro Police Department and Wayne County Sheriff’s Office for SROs that will patrol schools within the City of Goldsboro. WCPS Superintendent Dr. David Lewis says, bottomline, Goldsboro…read more »

Speeding Motorcyclist Leads Deputies On Brief Pursuit

Speeding Motorcyclist Leads Deputies On Brief Pursuit

Wayne County Sheriff’s deputies spotted a motorcycle traveling at a high rate of speed along U.S. 117 on Saturday.  The deputies attempted to stop the motorcycle, but the rider refused to stop.   After a brief pursuit, the motorcycle was laid down on a dirt street in the southern area of the county.  The suspect, 36-year-old Kenneth…read more »

UPDATE: WCSO: Suspects Arrested For Friday Shooting In Dudley

UPDATE: WCSO: Suspects Arrested For Friday Shooting In Dudley

6:00 pm 8/9/21 Update on shooting at 103 Wells Court in Dudley: After a diligent investigation by Detectives of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office on Friday afternoon and evening, Detectives developed 25-year-old Nehemiah J. Armwood as a suspect in the shooting of Emmette Tavarus Hill. Armwood was located during the early morning hours of Saturday…read more »

Suspect Charged For Shooting In La Grange

Suspect Charged For Shooting In La Grange

On Saturday, July 31, at approximately 9 PM, deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 100 block of Dina Drive in LaGrange in reference to shooting that had just occurred. When deputies arrived, they found the victim, Tyler Gregory Beaman, with multiple gunshot wounds to his lower legs. Deputies assisted the…read more »

Dudley Shooting Leaves One Injured

Dudley Shooting Leaves One Injured

Just before 1 PM on Friday, the Wayne County 911 Center received a call about an individual having been shot near the 100 block of Wells Court in Dudley. EMS and and Wayne County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the area. A deputy arrived first and found a male subject lying on the pavement of…read more »

17-Year-Old Killed In Lawnmower Accident Near Mount Olive

17-Year-Old Killed In Lawnmower Accident Near Mount Olive

Around 8:30 AM Thursday, Wayne County EMS personnel were dispatched to the 200 block of Ramblewood Drive in Mount Olive.  The call was concerning a possible drowning.  The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office was also dispatched to assist EMS personnel.  Upon arrival at the residence, EMS and sheriff’s office personnel found two individuals performing CPR on…read more »

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