Category Archives: Crime

17 Year Old Killed In Homicide

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 »

Goldsboro Man Charged With Felony Child Abuse Of 2 Month Old

Goldsboro Man Charged With Felony Child Abuse Of 2 Month Old

Wayne County Department of Social Services informed the Goldsboro Police Department on Monday that they had received information about a 2-month old infant that was reportedly injured by his father. After further investigation, it was determined that the child had other previous injuries, and an investigation into how those injuries occurred was conducted. The suspect…read more »

Mount Olive Man Arrested After Leaving Children Home Alone While Working

Mount Olive Man Arrested After Leaving Children Home Alone While Working

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office says 52-year-old Ali Abdullah Mohamed Al-Abbad of Mount Olive was arrested on four counts of Misdemeanor Child Abuse. On May 3, 2022 deputies were notified that a 7-year-old child and his younger brother, a 2-year-old child, were left alone at their residence without any adult supervision. Upon arrival, they made…read more »

Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Cooperating In FBI Investigation

Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Cooperating In FBI Investigation

(GDN) – The Federal Bureau of Investigation has launched an investigation into the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. There are no other details being released. Public Information Officer Joel Gillie told Goldsboro Daily News, ” No county employees have been placed on leave or charged at this time.” In a press release, Public Information Officer Joel…read more »

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