Category Archives: Crime

ShotSpotter Leads Authorities to Crime Scene

ShotSpotter Leads Authorities to Crime Scene

On Friday afternoon., Officers with the Goldsboro Police Department responded to the 400 block of Daisy Street in response to a ShotSpotter alert of several gunshots in the area. While responding to this location, Officers were made aware of a 911 call from the 300 block of Park Avenue. Officers were advised that a male…read more »

Man Charged with Soliciting a Child by Computer

Man Charged with Soliciting a Child by Computer

On July 31, 2022, Wayne County Sheriff’s Office received a report regarding a sexual offense occurring within Wayne County that stemmed from contact on a social media application. Wayne County Detectives began an investigation and as a result, David Earl James, 42 of Dudley was arrested and charged with Solicit a Child by Computer /…read more »

Dudley Man Arrested in Sexual Offense Investigation

Dudley Man Arrested in Sexual Offense Investigation

A Dudley man has been arrested and charged in a sexual offense investigation.  Antony Nasser, 36, was jailed after being charged with Incest, Statutory Rape, and Indecent Liberties with a child.  According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, on August 10, 2022, a report was filed regarding a sexual offense occurring within Wayne County. Wayne…read more »

Pikeville Man Charged After Allegations of Sexual Misconduct

Pikeville Man Charged After Allegations of Sexual Misconduct

One man is charged with Statutory Rape of a Child less than 15 years of age.  On June 22, 2022, the parents of a 14-year-old female went to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office and filed a report regarding allegations of sexual misconduct involving their daughter and Mr. Carlton. Wayne County Detectives began an investigation and…read more »

Man Charged in Early Morning Assault

Man Charged in Early Morning Assault

Goldsboro Police Department officers responded to a call for a sexual assault early Wednesday morning. Once on scene, officers located the victim, who stated that she had been threatened with a knife and forcibly raped by a known suspect. Goldsboro Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division and Crime Scene Unit responded and assumed command of the…read more »

Goldsboro Man Charged with Indecent Liberties with a Child

Goldsboro Man Charged with Indecent Liberties with a Child

On August 25, 2022, officers from the Goldsboro Police Department’s Uniformed Patrol “C” Shift took a report of indecent liberties with a child by a known offender. The victim was a 10-year-old male. The suspect was identified as 27-year-old Rodney Levon Robinson, of Goldsboro. After further investigation by the Goldsboro Police Department Criminal Investigations Division,…read more »

Shooting Victim Succumbs to Injuries

Shooting Victim Succumbs to Injuries

On Thursday, September 8, 2022, at approximately 6:06 p.m., officers with the Goldsboro Police Department’s Uniformed Patrol “C” Shift responded to the Emergency Department at Wayne UNC Health Care, located at 2700 Wayne Memorial Drive, in reference to an individual who arrived there suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the chest. Soon after police arrived, the victim…read more »

Two Clinton Men Charged with Armed Robbery

Two Clinton Men Charged with Armed Robbery

On September 8, officers with the Goldsboro Police Department responded to 2339 South U.S. 117 Hwy for a report of Robbery with Dangerous Weapon. Two armed subjects entered the business, 117 Internet Café, and took U.S. currency. Witnesses gave police descriptions of the suspects and their vehicle. Deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office were…read more »

Arrest Made in July Shooting

Arrest Made in July Shooting

Goldsboro Police have arrested and charged Shamella Janay Oliver, 30, of Edgerton Street with Assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, inflicting serious injuries. On July 3rd, Officers from the Goldsboro Police Department’s Uniformed Patrol “B” Shift responded to Wayne UNC Healthcare in reference to a victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.…read more »

Reward Offered for Information in Sharpless Homicide

Reward Offered for Information in Sharpless Homicide

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help.  A reward of up to $5,000 has been offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect(s) responsible for the homicide of Alex Sharpless. The body of 21-year-old Alex Sharpless was found on Wednesday, July 13th on Watershed Road in Wayne County. …read more »

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