Category Archives: Crime

GPD Respond to Shooting on Hinson Street

GPD Respond to Shooting on Hinson Street

Goldsboro Police officers responded to a shooting that occurred in the 500 block of Hinson Street Wednesday evening. The victim, 19 year old Jalil McDuffie was located in the 1000 block of N William Street suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. He was taken to Wayne UNC Health Care and then transported to ECU Health Medical…read more »

Body Identified as Missing Greenville Man

Body Identified as Missing Greenville Man

The medical examiner has identified the body located on Watershed Road as a missing Greenville man. The family of Greenville resident Alex Sharpless reported him missing on July 10, 2022. Then on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at approximately 9:29 am, the Wayne County 911 Center received a call about a body in the 600 block…read more »

Kenly Man Arrested for Rape

Kenly Man Arrested for Rape

A Kenly man has been arrested and charged with one count of 2nd Degree Forcible Rape.  According to a press release, On May 29, 2022, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a sexual assault that occurred in the Dudley area of Wayne County. Through DNA testing conducted at the North Carolina State Crime…read more »

Sheriff:  We Have Lost One of our Own

Sheriff: We Have Lost One of our Own

“It’s a sad week for the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office as we have lost one of our own,” Sherrif Pierce stated. On Wednesday, Sheriff Larry Pierce gave an update about Monday’s incident where one Deputy lost his life and two others were wounded. Sergeant Matthew Fishman, Deputy Alexander Roman Torres, and Corporal Andrew Cox arrived…read more »

Wayne County Deputy Dies from Injuries

Wayne County Deputy Dies from Injuries

The County of Wayne announced this morning, “It is with profound sadness that we report that Sgt. Matthew Fishman has passed away from injuries sustained in the line of duty yesterday.” Earlier today, Governor Roy Cooper mentioned Fishman’s death during a Council of State meeting and offered his condolences. Joel Gillie, Public Information Officer, shared…read more »

Update – 3 Deputies Injured in Dudley

Update – 3 Deputies Injured in Dudley

9:00 PM Update First an update on the Deputies who suffered gunshot wounds today. Sergeant Matthew Fishman, 38, is in critical condition Deputy Alexander Ramon Torres, 27, is stable Corporal Andrew Cox, 37, is stable All three are at ECU Medical Center (Vidant). Shortly before 8 pm, SWAT team members entered the residence and located…read more »

Traffic Stop Nets One, Second at Large

Traffic Stop Nets One, Second at Large

Officers from the Goldsboro Police Department’s Housing Unit and Selective Enforcement Unit encountered a suspicious vehicle in the 1000 block of Lincoln Drive, in the Lincoln Homes Housing Development Saturday afternoon. Upon the approach of the vehicle, the driver exited and fled on foot. Officers made contact with a 17-year-old juvenile in the backseat area…read more »

Shooting Saturday Sends Two to Hospital

Shooting Saturday Sends Two to Hospital

Goldsboro Police Department responded to a shooting Saturday evening in the 900 block of South Audubon Avenue.  When officers arrived, they found a 16-year-old that had been shot. EMS responded to the scene and transported the victim. Officers also stopped a vehicle from leaving the area. The driver of the vehicle, Torrance Lunnie, had been…read more »

Suspect Captured After June Shooting of Two

Suspect Captured After June Shooting of Two

 On 6-18-2022, Goldsboro Police Department officers responded to a shooting that occurred in the 700 block of N George Street. Two victims, a 42-year-old female and a 34-year-old male, were found suffering from gunshot wounds and were transported to Wayne UNC Health by EMS. The female victim had been located on the front porch of…read more »

Goldsboro Man Arrested On Medicaid Fraud Charges In SC

Goldsboro Man Arrested On Medicaid Fraud Charges In SC

A Goldsboro man has been arrested for Medicaid fraud charges in South Carolina.  The South Carolina Attorney’s office announced that Tommel Devon Hayes, 45, of Goldsboro, was charged with three counts of Obtaining Signature or Property by False Pretenses, value of $10,000 or more, and one count of Medical Assistance Provider Fraud. An investigation by…read more »

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