Tag Archives: Wayne County Sheriffs Office

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 »

Eastpointe Provides CIT Training To Wayne County Law Enforcement

Eastpointe Provides CIT Training To Wayne County Law Enforcement

On July 22nd, Eastpointe, and its community partners completed Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training for 19 law enforcement officers from the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office and Goldsboro Police Department. The training was held at Wayne Community College. CIT training helps first responders better recognize citizens dealing with a mental health challenge or an intellectual or…read more »

Still Time For Vendors, Organizations To Participate In National Night Out

Still Time For Vendors, Organizations To Participate In National Night Out

National Night Out activities return to Goldsboro next week! The community event encourages residents to come together in a spirit of unity and take a stand against violence and crime. Cpl. Marissa Davis with the Goldsboro Police Department says there is plenty of excitement for the 2021 event. She says, after 30 years of National…read more »

Suspect In Custody For Overnight Murder In Pikeville

Suspect In Custody For Overnight Murder In Pikeville

On Tuesday at approximately 9:40 pm, Wayne County Sheriff’s deputies and EMS were dispatched to the 100 block of Barrier Place in Pikeville in reference to a shooting. The caller advised that a female had been shot at this location. Deputies and EMS personnel arrived on the scene and located a female in the home…read more »

National Night Out Against Crime Returns Aug. 3

National Night Out Against Crime Returns Aug. 3

The Goldsboro Police Department and Wayne County Sheriff’s Office will once again team for a night of unity and peace. National Night Out returns to Herman Park next month. GPD Maj. Anthony Carmon spoke about the annual event at last week’s Operation Unite Goldsboro Community Roundtable. Maj. Carmon says the event had to be cancelled last…read more »

Two Arrested For Possession Of Schedule II Controlled Substance

Two Arrested For Possession Of Schedule II Controlled Substance

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports two weekend drug arrests. On Sunday, a Wayne County Sheriff’s patrol deputy responded to a report of shoplifting at a business in the northern area of the county.  The deputy encountered 50-year-old Stacey L. Mitchell of Goldsboro who was allegedly found to be in possession of a Schedule II…read more »

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