Update: Upon further investigation by the Investigative Services Bureau, it has been determined that both shooting victims from Jan. 8, 2023, were shot during the same incident in the same location. While the circumstances surrounding the incident are still under investigation, no evidence has been found that would indicate this shooting has any relation to…… read more »
Category Archives: Crime
Update: Teen Killed, 1 Injured in Shootings
Victim in Critical Condition After Stabbing
On Jan. 7, 2023, at approximately 8:07 p.m., Goldsboro Police Department “A” Shift officers responded to UNC Health Wayne in reference to a stabbing. The responding officers were advised that a male subject had arrived via personal vehicle at the Emergency Department with multiple life-threatening stab wounds. Investigators with Goldsboro Police Department’s Investigative Services Bureau responded. The victim, Jacquarius Sequan Howell is currently in serious condition…… read more »
Stolen Firearm Recovered During Traffic Stop
On Jan. 3, 2023, at approximately 1:21 p.m., Goldsboro Police Department’s Housing Unit was conducting saturated patrols of the northern portion of the city. A traffic stop was conducted in the 900 block of North Madison Avenue in reference to the driver being identified as having outstanding orders for arrest. During a probable cause search…… read more »
GPD Arrest Man Firing a Handgun in the Air
On Jan. 1, 2023, at approximately 12:07 a.m., Goldsboro Police Department’s Housing Unit was conducting saturated patrols of the southern portion of the city. While patrolling the Lincoln Homes Neighborhood, Housing officers witnessed a male subject firing a handgun in the air numerous times. Officers immediately approached and detained the subject, identified as Gilbert McNeil…… read more »
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
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
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
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
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
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 »
