On Friday, October 23, deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop for a motor vehicle violation. The vehicle was searched and illegal narcotics and paraphernalia reportedly being found. 44-year-old Barry D. Harston of Holly Springs was arrested for Possession of Heroin, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Harston received…… read more »
Tag Archives: Wayne County Sheriffs Office
Meth, Heroin Recovered During Wayne County Traffic Stop
Suspect Crashes Vehicle During Chase
Monday morning, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office made an inquiry on a license plate displayed on a vehicle. The tag came back as stolen and the deputy attempted to pull the vehicle over. The suspect refused to stop, driving the vehicle from the City of Goldsboro north onto Highway 111 and onto Lancaster Road. The…… read more »
Lengthy High-Speed Chase Ends In Goldsboro
A suspect leads authorities on a high-speed chase from Seven Springs into Goldsboro. Deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office pulled the vehicle over in the downtown Seven Springs area late Monday night. After reportedly noticing marijuana right in the suspect’s lap, the suspect fled leading the deputies on a 16 mile pursuit into the…… read more »
JAG Grant Awarded To Goldsboro Police, Sheriff’s Office
The Goldsboro Police Department and Wayne County Sheriff’s Office will be able to purchase some new equipment thanks to a federal grant. Last week, the Goldsboro City Council approved accepting the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant. Goldsboro Police Chief Mike West explained how the funds would be split: The Goldsboro Police Department will receive…… read more »
Shooting Suspect Leads Authorities On Chase Into Goldsboro
A shooting suspect is apprehended following a police chase. An individual reported someone fired multiple shots into his vehicle while he was driving in the Dudley area on Thursday. The victim was not injured, but the vehicle was damaged. After the victim called 911, Wayne County Sheriff’s deputies located the suspect. However, the suspect then…… read more »
Former Teacher Accused Of Taking Indecent Liberties With A Student
A former Wayne County teacher is accused of having a sexual relationship with a student. In October of 2019, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit began an investigation into allegations made by a former Charles B. Aycock High School student regarding an inappropriate sexual relationship between herself and a teacher. The relationship allegedly…… read more »
Felon Found With Stolen Firearm During Traffic Stop
Deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office pulled a vehicle over for a Chapter 20 Violation in the city limits of Goldsboro on Saturday. Consent to search the vehicle was given, with a firearm and drug paraphernalia reportedly being found by the deputies. 48-year-old Melody A. Head of La Grange was arrested for Possession of…… read more »
WCSO: Suspect Passed Fake $100 Bill
A suspect is accused of passing funny money in Wayne County. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports 39-year-old Justin R. Parrish has been charged with Felony Uttering a Forged Instrument and Felony Obtaining Property by False Pretense. On July 9th, a business on the east side of Wayne County reported Parrish had passed a counterfeit…… read more »
WCSO: Chase Suspect Had 4-Year-Old In Back Seat
A suspect leads law enforcement on a vehicle chase while his child is in the backseat. Friday night, a member of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office DWI Task Force was working a citizen speed complaint in the La Grange area of the U.S. 70 Bypass. A vehicle was pulled over for reportedly speeding at 99…… read more »
WCSO: Suspect Accused Of Assaulting His Elderly Mother
A Wayne County man is accused of abusing his elderly mother. In mid-September, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports it was notified of an elder abuse case by the Wayne County Department of Adult Protective Services. Sheriff’s Office detectives worked with Adult Protective Services to investigate the case. As a result of the investigation, 34-year-old…… read more »
