Tag Archives: Wayne County Sheriffs Office

WCSO: Impaired Driver Faces Meth, Cocaine Charges

WCSO: Impaired Driver Faces Meth, Cocaine Charges

On Tuesday, deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop in the southern portion of the county. As a result of this traffic stop the driver of the vehicle, 30-year-old Kyettio El Greguoidemontie of Raleigh, was arrested and charged with Driving while Impaired, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Maintaining a…read more »

Fremont Man Allegedly Tried To Poison His Wife

Fremont Man Allegedly Tried To Poison His Wife

A Wayne County man is accused of attempting to poison his wife.  On June 14th, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office responded to a possible poisoning call at a home on the 300 block of Wilson Road in Fremont.  The victim reported someone had tampered with her bottled tea and a container of spinach dip that…read more »

Sheriff’s Office Warns Of Scam Phone Calls

Sheriff’s Office Warns Of Scam Phone Calls

Recently, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has received several calls regarding a phone scam where the caller is identifying himself as Captain Shawn Harris. The scammer informs the residents that they have missed appearing as a juror on a certain date in Wayne County and that an Order for Arrest has been issued against them.…read more »

Sex Offender Accused Of Not Registering His New Address

Sex Offender Accused Of Not Registering His New Address

On June 17th, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office was alerted to a sex offender, 31-year-old Deandra R. Williams of Goldsboro, was not residing at his address on the Sex Offender Registry.  As a result of the investigation, Williams was arrested Monday and charged with: Fail to Report New Address – Sex Offender Falsification of Verification…read more »

Sheriff: Permit Holders May Concealed Carry While Wearing Mask

Sheriff: Permit Holders May Concealed Carry While Wearing Mask

In a Facebook post last week, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office says questions have arisen regarding the ability of persons with a valid concealed handgun permit to carry a concealed handgun while wearing a mask now required in public statewide. With the passage of Senate Bill 704, a person is temporarily authorized to wear a…read more »

WCSO: Suspects Arrested After Fleeing Traffic Stop

WCSO: Suspects Arrested After Fleeing Traffic Stop

Three people are apprehended following a Wayne County police chase.  Saturday, patrol deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff’s office pulled a vehicle over for a revoked license plate.  The deputies reportedly spotted an AR-15 long rifle and illegal narcotics in plain view.  The vehicle then fled the scene leading deputies on a pursuit through the…read more »

WCSO: Traffic Stop Leads To Heroin Charges

WCSO: Traffic Stop Leads To Heroin Charges

On Wednesday, deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop for a motor vehicle violation in the northwest area of the county.  Drug paraphernalia was allegedly spotted in plain view leading to a probable cause search. Deputies report finding illegal narcotics and drug paraphernalia, leading to the arrest of 32-year-old Joshua O.…read more »

Deputies Spot Suspicious Vehicle, Find Drugs

Deputies Spot Suspicious Vehicle, Find Drugs

Wayne County Sheriff’s deputies noticed a suspicious vehicle parked behind a local hotel on Monday last week.  During the investigation, the deputies reportedly gained probable cause to search the vehicle after the owner advised there was drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle.  Controlled substances were allegedly found and 32-year-old Teena M. Carter of Pikeville was arrested…read more »

Local Scouts Deliver Care Package To Sheriff’s Office

Local Scouts Deliver Care Package To Sheriff’s Office

Last week Tuesday, Alex Walker of Boy Scout Troop 3 delivered approximately 20 containers packed with food items and drinks to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. Walker was assisted in this delivery by other members of his scout troop and family. He collected the items for law enforcement to show his appreciation for their service…read more »

Pikeville Town Employee Accused of Embezzlement

Pikeville Town Employee Accused of Embezzlement

On June 2nd, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office took a report from the Town of Pikeville referencing a possible embezzlement by a town employee.  The investigation has led to charges of Embezzlement and Obtaining Property by False Pretense against 49-year-old Joanne L. Honn of Goldsboro.  She had allegedly converted town funds for her own personal…read more »

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