Category Archives: Crime

GPD: Bizzell Court Shooting Leaves One Dead

GPD: Bizzell Court Shooting Leaves One Dead

Around 5 PM on Sunday, the Goldsboro Police Department was dispatched to the 600 block of Bizzell Court in reference to a shooting. Officers found 33-year-old James M. Smoot of Goldsboro suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Smoot was pronounced deceased by Wayne County EMS shortly after their arrival. The Goldsboro Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division…read more »

WCSO: Suspect Wields Knife During Family Dollar Robbery (PHOTOS)

WCSO: Suspect Wields Knife During Family Dollar Robbery (PHOTOS)

(GDN) – Around 12:40 PM on Thursday, Wayne County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the Family Dollar store on the 3800 block of U.S. 117 Alt. where a suspect had reportedly brandished a weapon.  The irate man had yelled at the store clerk and then chased her while brandishing a large knife.  The clerk managed to…read more »

Three Arrested During Goldsboro/Wayne County Drug Task Force Investigation

Three Arrested During Goldsboro/Wayne County Drug Task Force Investigation

(GDN) — Three Goldsboro residents are arrested on drug and weapon charges following a raid by the local drug task force.  The Goldsboro/Wayne County Drug Task Force says it’s been investigating narcotics and weapons violations in the Lincoln Homes area in the city.  A search warrant was executed at a home on the 1100 block…read more »

Suspect Arrested For 2015 Homicide

Suspect Arrested For 2015 Homicide

(GDN) — Kinston Police announce an arrest in a 2015 homicide.  25-year-old Joshua Harris was arrested in Charlotte on Saturday and has been jailed without bond for the charge of Murder.  The Kinston Police Department says it secured the warrant on Harris for the 2015 murder of Kaneesha Robinson.  Robinson was 23-years-old when she was…read more »

Two Arrested For Dudley Burglary & Armed Robbery

Two Arrested For Dudley Burglary & Armed Robbery

(GDN) – Around 7 PM on Monday, Wayne County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the 100 block of Georgia Farms Drive in Dudley for a burglary and robbery.  Two suspects had reportedly rang the doorbell and, when answered, forced their way into the residence.  One of the suspects had a firearm.  The homeowner and suspect with…read more »

Multiple Weekend Vehicle, Residential B&Es Reported In La Grange

Multiple Weekend Vehicle, Residential B&Es Reported In La Grange

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating multiple vehicle break-in’s as well as residential break-in’s that occurred between Friday, January 28, and Sunday, January 30, in the La Grange area of Wayne County. At this time, detectives are following up on leads and believe there may be a connection between these cases and B&E…read more »

Feds: Mt. Olive Area Man Taught Bomb Making To Person Targeting Authorities

Feds: Mt. Olive Area Man Taught Bomb Making To Person Targeting Authorities

Federal authorities say a man who teaches military tactics in North Carolina has been charged with showing someone how to make a bomb that would kill people in federal law enforcement. The U.S. Department of Justice announced Monday that 38-year-old Christopher Arthur of the Mount Olive area in Duplin County has been arrested. Arthur had…read more »

LCSO: Scam Caller Using Firefighter Groups To Solicit Funds

LCSO: Scam Caller Using Firefighter Groups To Solicit Funds

(GDN) — The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of the latest phone scam.  According to the sheriff’s office, multiple people have received a phone call from 252-468-0204.  The caller identifies themselves as being with the Kinston Professional Firefighters Association or the Lenoir County Volunteer Firemens Association.  The person asks for credit card numbers…read more »

Vehicle Leaves Scene After Striking Pedestrian On E. Ash Street

Vehicle Leaves Scene After Striking Pedestrian On E. Ash Street

(GDN) — The Goldsboro Police Department is seeking the public’s help in solving a hit-and-run.  Around 7 PM on Saturday, the 28-year-old victim was walking along the 3800 block of E. Ash Street when he was struck by a vehicle east of Piedmont Airline Road.  The suspect vehicle continued traveling west on E. Ash Street. …read more »

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