The victim in last week’s shooting in Wayne County has passed away. While further details were not available, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the victim in the December 29th shooting has succumbed to his injuries. Around 8:30 p.m. on December 29th, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the 700 block of…… read more »
On Saturday, the Goldsboro Police Department was notified of a possible intoxicated motorist attempting to leave a residence. Wayne County Sheriff’s deputies were in the area but found the vehicle was unoccupied at the time. Deputies kept an eye on the vehicle and eventually watched it leave the residence. The vehicle was pulled over for…… read more »
Around 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the 700 block of E. New Hope Road in response to a shooting in the area. Upon arrival, Deputies found a vehicle in the ditch. A young male was located inside the vehicle suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was transported…… read more »
On Friday, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office pulled a vehicle over for a Chapter 20 violation. The occupants gave consent for a search of the vehicle, and that reportedly led to the discovery of controlled substances and drug paraphernalia in the purse of 33-year-old Samantha Jo Spell of Newton Grove. Spell was arrested for Felony…… read more »
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office says a sex offender is accused of not residing at his registered address. 45-year-old Tavares L. Lane is charged with Fail to Report New Address – Sex Offender and Residential Violation – Sex Offender. On Monday, the Sheriff’s Office was alerted to a sex offender that was residing at an…… read more »
The Wayne County Sheriff Office received a report of a runaway juvenile on Saturday, December 19. The runway is 15-year-old Adrianna Gonzalez Olivera, a Hispanic female, 5’3”, 120 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black hoodie on North Beston Road in Wayne County If anyone has information on the…… read more »
Wayne County Sheriff’s deputies were patrolling the area of Highway 111 North in the northern area of Wayne County on Thursday when they stopped to check on a stranded motorist. During the encounter, consent was given to search the vehicle. 26-year-old Sarah M. Bedard of Pikeville and 34-year-old Evelyn N. Tucker of Goldsboro were allegedly…… read more »
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office pulled a vehicle over on Highway 117 South for an NC registration violation on Tuesday. The vehicle was searched during the stop. The driver, 34-year-old Bobby R. Overton of Goldsboro, was arrested for illegal narcotics. Overton is charged with Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was given…… read more »
With the holiday season upon us, Wayne County Sheriff Larry Pierce would like to remind the public about the increased possibility of telephone scam calls taking place. Scammers often use this time of the year to prey on the generosity of individuals. Typically, if you receive a call from a scammer, they will tell you…… read more »
Two suspects are accused of murder following a B&E at a Wayne County home. Around 5:30 AM Thursday, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office responded to a breaking and entering in progress on the 1900 block of Old Grantham Road. While en route, the responding officers were informed a shooting had just occurred at the residence…… read more »
