As a result of the continuing investigation, Tony Paul Young has been identified as the person that shot and killed Cleveland Lavon Ward. On 6/22/2022, a warrant was obtained for the arrest of Mr. Young on an open count of murder. On 6/26/2022 at approximately 6:00 p.m., Tony Paul Young was arrested by members of the…… read more »
Category Archives: Crime
Arrest Made In Fatal Goldsboro Shooting
Larceny Of Motor Vehicle
On May 7, 2022, officers with the Goldsboro Police Department “D” shift took a report regarding a motor vehicle theft from the 300 block of West Pine Street. The case was assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division. On May 14, police observed someone driving the vehicle on Maple Street and then pulling behind an apartment…… read more »
UPDATE: Attempted Murder Case Shifts To Homicide Investigation
On June 20, 2022, at approximately 10:11 a.m., Goldsboro Police Department’s “C” Shift responded to the area of 1501 E. Holly Street in reference to shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located numerous shell casings in the roadway. While officers were on scene, the Wayne County Communications Center received a call from Wayne UNC Health Care…… read more »
Attempted First-Degree Murder
On June 18, 2022, at 12:47 a.m., Goldsboro Police Department “D” shift 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 Care by EMS. The female victim was located on the front porch…… read more »
Second-Degree Forcible Rape
On June 18, 2022, at 5 p.m., officers from the Goldsboro Police Department “B shift responded to Wayne UNC Health Care for a report of a sexual assault. The victim reported that she had been sexually assaulted in the 1000 block of E. Elm Street. On June 18, after further investigation by the Goldsboro Police Criminal Investigations Division, a suspect was developed and warrants were secured on 34 year old Miguel…… read more »
UPDATE: Arrest Made In Attempted 1st Degree Murder
On June 16, 2022, at approximately 11:11 a.m., officers with the Goldsboro Police Department responded to a report of a shooting in the 900 block of Hugh Street. When officers arrived, they found a 3-year-old child in a vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound. The child was taken to Wayne UNC Health Care and was…… read more »
Shooting Under Investigation
On June 16, at approximately 2:10 p.m., officers with the Goldsboro Police Department responded to a report of a shooting in the 1200 block of N. George Street. A 47-year-old woman was shot in the arm and had already been transported to the hospital by a friend when officers arrived. The woman’s wound was not…… read more »
First-Degree Statutory Sex Offense
On May 30, 2022, at 8 p.m., officers from the Goldsboro Police Department “B” shift responded to a possible sexual assault on Sawgrass Place in Goldsboro. A 29-year-old Seymour Johnson Air Force Base (SJAFB) enlisted airman was alleged to have sexually assaulted a 6-year-old victim. On June 16, after further investigation by the Goldsboro Police…… read more »
Goldsboro Man Charged With 9 Counts Of Sexual Exploitation Of A Minor
On Thursday, June 9, 2022, deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office arrested Lawrence William Wurtele, 31, of Goldsboro, on charges of second degree exploitation of a minor. This investigation was initiated by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigations. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office also assisted with the investigation…… read more »
Beware Of BAT-Mobiles Looking For Impaired Drivers
Drivers in Wayne County and all other 99 counties across the state should look out for the BAT-mobile cruising their local streets this summer. And this BAT-mobile will have a singular mission – to get impaired drivers off the roads. The BAT-mobile refers to mobile Breath Alcohol Testing Units, used by local law enforcement agencies…… read more »
