On Tuesday afternoon, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call reporting an assault involving a motor vehicle. The deputies responded to the 100 block of Cadel Lane where they found 54-year-old James E. Wiggins of Goldsboro suffering from serious injuries. The victim had reportedly been riding a bicycle in the area when he…… read more »
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Bicyclist Struck And Killed By Vehicle, Driver Charged With Murder
Traffic Stop Leads To Meth Arrest
On Tuesday, the Wayne County Sheriff’s ACE Team and the Goldsboro Police Department pulled a vehicle over on William Street for a motor vehicle violation. During the traffic stop, the vehicle was searched resulting in the seizure of illegal narcotics. 39-year-old Tina M. Collins of Pikeville was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of…… read more »
Sheriff’s Office Teams With Hope Restorations To Reduce Recidivism
Wayne County Sheriff Larry Pierce is working to reduce relapse into criminal behavior by addressing housing options in Goldsboro, NC through work with Hope Restorations, Inc. On Monday, May 17, 2021, the Goldsboro City Council voted to transfer the deed at 807 Nile Street in Goldsboro to Hope Restorations. The Wayne County Board of Commissioners…… read more »
Suspect Found Asleep At Wheel, In Possession Of Schedule II
On May 16th, a Wayne County Sheriff’s deputy conducted a welfare check on an individual found asleep behind the wheel of a vehicle in a Circle K parking lot on Highway 70 West. The driver, 48-year-old Steven S. Herring of Dudley, was allegedly found to be in possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested…… read more »
WCSO: Suspect Caught With Drugs In Jail Following Firearm Arrest
On May 15th, a Wayne County Sheriff’s Patrol Deputy encountered 25-year-old Randolph M. Johnson of Goldsboro during a traffic stop in the western area of the county. During the stop, a stolen firearm was allegedly discovered concealed in the vehicle. Johnson was arrested and a controlled substance was then reportedly found in his possession in…… read more »
City Donates Property For Sheriff’s New Addiction Recovery Program
A Goldsboro home is being donated to assist persons struggling with drug abuse and addiction. At Monday’s Goldsboro City Council meeting, Wayne County Sheriff Larry Pierce asked the council to bestow the property at 807 Nile Street to Hope Restorations, Inc. Pierce says this is part of the sheriff’s office new program to help reduce…… read more »
Sex Offender Accused Of Moving From Registered Address
On May 6th, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office received information that 30-year-old Darren R. Howery, Jr. had moved from his registered address on Brockwood Avenue in Goldsboro making his whereabouts unknown. Howery was eventually located and confined at the Wayne County Detention Center. He was charged with Fail to Report New Address – Sex Offender. …… read more »
WCSO: Domestic Call Leads To Drug Trafficking Arrest
Last week Monday, a Wayne County Sheriff’s deputy responded to an address in the eastern area of the county for the report of a domestic disturbance. As the deputy arrived at the residence, it was discovered 36-year-old Roberto C. Pineda of La Grange had physically assaulted a female at the residence. Once Pineda was detained,…… read more »
WCSO: Suspect arrested For April B&E
On April 18th, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office took a report on a breaking, entering, and larceny in the Rosewood area. Items reported stolen included collectable coins and electronics. During the investigation, 31-year-old Joshua M. Hollowell of Goldsboro was developed as a suspect. The sheriff’s office says it was determined Hollowell committed the B&E, and…… read more »
Elderly Person Dies In Home Fire On Corbett Hill Road
Just before 10 PM Wednesday, the Wayne County 911 Center received a call of a structure fire on the 100 block of Corbett Hill Road in Mount Olive. The Grantham, Smith’s Chapel and Jordan’s Chapel volunteer fire departments were dispatched to the scene. Firefighters found the residence well involved in a fire upon arrival. The…… read more »
