Category Archives: Crime

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 »

Early Morning Shooting Victim in Critical Condition

Early Morning Shooting Victim in Critical Condition

On November 27, 2022, at approximately 2:51 a.m., officers with the Goldsboro Police Department responded to a residence in the 200 Block of Randall Ln. in reference to a shooting. Officers found 30 year old Andre Boykin suffering from a gunshot wound to his head. The initial 911 call stated that he was deceased, but…read more »

Arrest Made in String of Store Robberies

Arrest Made in String of Store Robberies

On November 13, 2022, at approximately 1:18 a.m., officers with the Goldsboro Police Department were dispatched to Speedway at 1221 US 117 South for a report of a Robbery with Dangerous Weapon. Officers made contact with the on-duty clerk who advised that an unknown male that came in and threatened the use of a firearm…read more »

Suspect Steals Cigarettes, Leads Police on High-Speed Chase

Suspect Steals Cigarettes, Leads Police on High-Speed Chase

On Nov. 17, 2022, at approximately 9 p.m., the clerk at the Speedway at 1501 US 70 W reported a larceny of cigarettes. An officer was dispatched to the store and, while enroute, observed a vehicle in the area of W. Grantham Street and N. Carolina Street. This vehicle matched the description of a suspect…read more »

Suspects Lands in Jail After Threats

Suspects Lands in Jail After Threats

On November 11th, 2022 members from the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office PatrolDivision D-Shift was dispatched to an address in the southern portion of Wayne County for aCommunicating Threats call for service. Upon deputies arrival to the call, the caller advised Malik Jaebree Simmons-Deleston had been threatening her throughout the day. While Deputies were on the…read more »

Search Warrant Leads to Heroin Trafficking Suspect

Search Warrant Leads to Heroin Trafficking Suspect

On Nov. 15, 2022, at approximately 9:41 a.m., Goldsboro Police Department’s Housing Unit executed a search warrant at two locations with the assistance of the Goldsboro Police Department’s Emergency Response Team. The first search warrant was executed at the Econolodge Motel, Room 222, which is located at 704 Corporate Drive. Suspected marijuana, heroin, methamphetamines, and…read more »

Two Arrested for Breaking & Entering

Two Arrested for Breaking & Entering

On November 11th 2022, members from the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division D-Shift were dispatched to a suspicious person call in the eastern portion of Wayne County. Upon arrival to the call, it was discovered a residence had been broken into and multiple items were discovered to be missing. After a canvas of the…read more »

Teen Sexually Assaulted at Home

Teen Sexually Assaulted at Home

A sixteen year old female was reportedly sexually assaulted Friday at her home. Officers with the Goldsboro Police Department were dispatched to the 500 block of W. New Hope Road for a report of a sexual assault. When officers arrived, they made contact with a 16-year-old female and her mother. According to the release, the…read more »

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