On February 16, 2022, a Wayne County resident reported that his debit card had been stolen and used to make purchases at several businesses in the Goldsboro, Dudley and Mount Olive areas. A subsequent investigation by the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office revealed that the individual pictured below was involved in the crime. The Wayne County…… read more »
Category Archives: Crime
Sheriff Looking For Debit Card Thief
Wayne UNC Healthcare Shooting Update
On June 7, at approximately 9:30 a.m., Allen Carmichael turned himself in to investigators at the Goldsboro Police Department. Allen was transported to the Wayne County Magistrates Office, where the warrant for Felony Carrying a Concealed Weapon was served. Allen received a $5,000 secured bond with a first appearance in court scheduled for June 9.…… read more »
FBI Warns Businesses In NC Of Fraud Scheme
(AP) — The FBI in North Carolina is warning businesses in eight states about a scheme in which people are using stolen credit card numbers to make large purchases by telephone. A news release from the agency’s Charlotte Division on Monday says victims have been targeted in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Alabama, Florida,…… read more »
17 Year Old Killed In Homicide
The Goldsboro Police Department’s “D” Shift responded Friday around 5 PM to the area of N. George Street and Pearson Street in Goldsboro, NC in reference to a possible shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 16 year-old victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. A second 17 year-old victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound,…… read more »
Inmate Charged With Felony Attempted Murder Of Officer
On May 31, 2022, Detention Sgt. Joshua Leggett was violently attacked by an inmate housed within the Main Detention facility. Sgt. Leggett was attempting to perform his duties dealing with a non-compliant inmate. Sgt. Leggett used de-escalation tactics that were unsuccessful and was preparing to transport the inmate to a holding cell when the inmate…… read more »
Arrest Made In 17 Car Break-Ins
Between May 15th and May 23th, 17 vehicles were reported broken into in the Goldsboro, Pikeville, and LaGrange areas of Wayne County. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division began investigating these cases and developed Andrew Hanner, 34, of Goldsboro as a suspect. Warrants were issued for the arrest of Andrew Hanner, and on…… read more »
Couple Arrested In Child Abuse Case
A child abuse report was filed on Saturday, May 21, 2022 with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. A family member reported an assault on an eleven-year-old special needs child. The family member reported that the child had visible injuries and believed that the child was possibly being assaulted by the child’s mother and mother’s boyfriend.…… read more »
Traffic Accident Fatality
Goldsboro Police Department’s “C” Shift responded to the area of US 70 West near the William Street exit ramp on May 19, 2022, at approximately 11:10 p.m. in reference to a person that had been struck by a motor vehicle. Upon arrival, officers located an unknown black male victim. Medical personnel pronounced the male victim…… read more »
Brother Confrontation Ends In Death
Wayne County Deputies responded to 328 Weaver Road in Goldsboro on Saturday in reference to a shooting. Upon their arrival, they found Mr. Brooks Allen Taylor in the backyard of his residence with a gunshot wound to his chest. Paramedics arrived on the scene and pronounced Mr. Brooks Taylor deceased. Investigators from the Wayne County…… read more »
Three Arrested On Sexual Assault Charges
On June 8, 2018, the Goldsboro Police Department received information regarding a 12-year-old juvenile who was reportedly sexually assaulted by known assailants. After further investigation and assistance from the State Bureau of Investigation, it was determined that the juvenile had been assaulted by multiple offenders. The suspects were identified as Kevin Lee Grimes, Larry Dontaye…… read more »
