On May 30, 2022, at 8 p.m., officers from the Goldsboro Police Department “B” shift responded to a possible sexual assault on Sawgrass Place in Goldsboro. A 29-year-old Seymour Johnson Air Force Base (SJAFB) enlisted airman was alleged to have sexually assaulted a 6-year-old victim. 

On June 16, after further investigation by the Goldsboro Police Department Criminal Investigations Division, a suspect was developed, and a warrant for arrest was issued on Brandon Tyler Thomas, 29 of Kinston, for one count of First-Degree Statutory Sex Offense.

At 9:54 a.m., Mr. Thomas was taken into custody at the Security Forces complex at SJAFB, 1100 Guardian Road, by investigators with the Goldsboro Police Department Criminal Investigations Division and deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of USAF Office of Special Investigations special agents.

Mr. Thomas’ arrest was without incident. He was confined to the Wayne County Jail under a $350,000 secured bond and given a first appearance for June 17.

Anyone with information about this crime, or any other crime in the Wayne County area is asked to call or text Crime Stoppers at 919-735-2255 or submit a TIP at p3tips.com. Callers will remain anonymous and if your information leads to a felony arrest you will be given a cash reward for the information. Crime Stoppers gives cash rewards of up to $1,000 for information leading to felony arrests. Crime Stoppers is a Non-Profit 501(c)(3) organization, funded solely by private donations. To make a donation, contact the Goldsboro Wayne Crime Stoppers Director at 919-734-8177.