Category Archives: Crime

Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest

Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest

On December 30th, 2022, Members of the DWI Task Force conducted a traffic stop for a Fictitious Registration Plate. After the stop was made, K9 assistance was requested. K9 Tod positively alerted to the odor of narcotics inside the vehicle. A probable cause search was conducted, and controlled substances were located inside the vehicle and…read more »

Kinston Man Flees From Authorities

Kinston Man Flees From Authorities

A Kinston man has been arrested after fleeing from authorities.  Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reports that on December 23rd at approximately 1 am a member of the Wayne County’s DWI Task Force attempted to stop a vehicle for a speeding violation when the driver attempted to elude. The deputy after a brief pursuit was able…read more »

GPD Respond to Break-In of Local ATM

GPD Respond to Break-In of Local ATM

On December 23, 2022, at approximately 4:13 a.m., officers with the Goldsboro Police Department responded to the PNC Bank located at 106 N. Spence Ave. in reference to an ATM burglar alarm call. Upon arrival, officers located the ATM damaged and evidence of a Breaking and Entering. An unknown amount of U.S. Currency was taken. Investigations and the…read more »

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 »

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