Category Archives: Crime

Shooting at Local Law Firm

Shooting at Local Law Firm

On Dec. 19, 2022, at approximately 4:14 p.m., Goldsboro Police officers responded to a report of a shooting at the Riddle and Brantley Law Firm. The address of the business is 601 N. Spence Ave. When officers arrived, they located two males in the business deceased from apparent gunshot wounds. Officers secured the business and did not locate any additional…read more »

Suspect Attempts to Discard Drugs in Patrol Car

Suspect Attempts to Discard Drugs in Patrol Car

On December 9th, 2022, Deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop for a Chapter 20 Violation. After the stop was made, the driver advised of drug paraphernalia being inside the vehicle. A probable cause search was conducted, and controlled substances and drug paraphernalia were located inside the vehicle. After Steven Michael…read more »

Local Business Receives Threatening Messages

Local Business Receives Threatening Messages

On Dec. 12, 2022, at approximately 10:18 a.m., Goldsboro Police Officers responded to AP Exhaust, located at 300 Dixie Trail. Employees of the business reported that messages containing threatening language had been discovered. The Goldsboro Police Department’s Investigative Services Bureau responded to the scene and began an investigation. The investigation is still developing.    Anyone with…read more »

Authorities Investigating After Remains Found in Wooded Area

Authorities Investigating After Remains Found in Wooded Area

On Dec. 9, 2022, at approximately 11:54 a.m., officers with Goldsboro Police Department responded to a call of possible human remains located in a heavily wooded area near the intersection of E. Elm Street and S. Hillcrest Drive. Officers responded to the location and confirmed the finding. A crime scene was established, and the Goldsboro…read more »

Speeding Juvenile Driver Flee Deputies

Speeding Juvenile Driver Flee Deputies

On December 8th, 2022, at approximately 2:45 am, a Wayne County Sheriff’s Office DWI TaskForce member attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a speeding motorist. The motorist, who wasfound to be a juvenile, failed to stop and led deputies on a short vehicle pursuit that ended in thecity limits of Goldsboro after the driver…read more »

Two Charged in October 30th Homicide

Two Charged in October 30th Homicide

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has two in connection with the October 30th homicide of 32-year-old Exzavia Cortez Ramseur of Clayton, NC. On October 30th, Deputies responded to the shooting at 203 Haywood Drive, Goldsboro, NC, and located a black male victim lying in the front yard of the residence suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.…read more »

Fatal Traffic Crash

Fatal Traffic Crash

On Dec. 5, 2022, at approximately 8 p.m., the Goldsboro Police Department was notified by the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, via Wayne County Communications, of a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was traveling westbound on U.S. 70 from the LaGrange area. A Wayne County Sheriff’s deputy conducting business checks located…read more »

Suspect Steals Car and Crashes

Suspect Steals Car and Crashes

While conducting a business check on the Deacon Jones Dealership in LaGrange, NC, on December 5th,2022, at approximately 8 pm, a Wayne County Deputy observed a suspicious vehicle leaving the dealership. Due to it being after hours and the business being closed, the Deputy decided to investigate.As the Deputy turned onto HWY 70 westbound towards…read more »

Two Injured in Shooting on Beech Street

Two Injured in Shooting on Beech Street

 On Dec. 3, 2022, at approximately 3:36 a.m., officers with the Goldsboro Police Department received several ShotSpotter alerts notifying them of active gunfire in the 300 block of Beech St. Several 911 calls were also received. Officers responded to the area and located a large crime scene with multiple vehicles and residences damaged by gunfire.…read more »

Juvenile Identified for Issuing Threats at Brogden Middle

Juvenile Identified for Issuing Threats at Brogden Middle

On November 28, 2022, and November 30, 2022, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office was alerted to an Instagram message threatening to harm students and staff of Brogden Middle School. After being notified of these threats, the Sheriff’s Office immediately began an investigation into the threats. Asa result of the investigation, it was determined that an…read more »

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