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 »
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Sheriff Warns Of Holiday Scams
WCSO: Suspects Broke Into Home, Fatally Shot Occupant
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 »
Sheriff’s Office Seeks Info On Missing/Runaway Juvenile
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is looking for information on missing runaway Lesley Zapata. Zapata is a white Hispanic female, 16-years-old, 5’ 2”, 140 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. She was reported missing on December 4th from the Mount Olive area of Wayne County. Anyone that has information on the location of this…… read more »
Firearm, Marijuana Found During Traffic Stop
On Tuesday, deputies conducted a traffic stop after reportedly smelling the strong odor of unburnt marijuana coming from the vehicle. A probable cause search of the vehicle allegedly led to the discovery of a firearm and marijuana. 26-year-old Joshua R. Daniels of La Grange was arrested and charged with Possession of a Firearm by a…… read more »
Missing Juvenile Found
A missing Wayne County juvenile has been found. According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, 17-year-old Janazja Lands was located in Duplin County on Friday and returned to her residence. Lands had been reported as a missing person/runaway juvenile on Monday, November 30th.… read more »
Sheriff’s Office Seeks Info On Runaway Juvenile
According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, Janazja Lands ran away from her home here in Wayne County on Monday. Lands is described as a Black female, 17-years-old, approximately 5’ 0”, 195 pounds, with black curly hair and brown eyes. At the time of this report, it is unknown what clothing she is wearing. She…… read more »
WCSO: Reckless Impaired Driver Found With Drugs
On Monday, deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office spotted a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on LaGrange Road. The vehicle was reported doing 85 in a 45 mph zone, operating left of center, and over the white fog line. Once the vehicle was stopped, deputies say they found the driver, 24-year-old…… read more »
Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Shooting In Dudley
Around 9:45 PM Friday, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a shooting on the 200 block of Outlaw Road in Dudley. When officers arrived they found Michael Wright deceased at the scene on Outlaw Road. Wright appeared to have died from gunshot wounds. Detectives and Crime Scene Technicians responded and processed the scene. The…… read more »
WCSO: Impaired Driver Found Possessing Drugs
On November 13th, The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office pulled a vehicle over for careless and reckless driving. During the traffic stop, the driver was reportedly found to be impaired. The vehicle was also searched with illegal narcotics allegedly being found. 43-year-old Akamu K. Bush was arrested for DWI, Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver…… read more »
Traffic Stop Leads To Pot-Dealing Arrest
On Friday, Wayne County Sheriff’s deputies were on patrol near Highway 70 in the western area of the county when they pulled a vehicle over for a Chapter 20 violation. During a probable cause search of the vehicle, 45-year-old Dennis R. Mitchell, Sr. of Goldsboro was allegedly found in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. …… read more »
