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WCSO: Traffic Stop Leads To Felony Cocaine Charge

WCSO: Traffic Stop Leads To Felony Cocaine Charge

Last week Wednesday, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office pulled a vehicle over on Highway 70 East near Casey Dairy Road.  During the traffic stop, 30-year-old Spencer M. Jackson of Kinston was searched with illegal narcotics allegedly being found.   Jackson was arrested for Felony Possession of Cocaine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.  He was given a…read more »

Crack-Cocaine, MDMA Amongst Items Seized During Traffic Stop

Crack-Cocaine, MDMA Amongst Items Seized During Traffic Stop

On Wednesday last week, officers with the Goldsboro Police Department Housing Unit and Selective Enforcement Unit pulled a vehicle over on the 1600 block of Royall Ave for an equipment violation. A K-9 unit gave a positive alert for the presence of narcotics, and officers conducted a search of the vehicle. A loaded Glock 19…read more »

2nd Degree Kidnapping Charge Stems From Domestic Disturbance

2nd Degree Kidnapping Charge Stems From Domestic Disturbance

A suspect faces a kidnapping charge following a domestic disturbance in Wayne County.  The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office says 39-year-old Johnathan B. Bissette of Wilson was taken into custody during the response to a domestic disturbance call on the 2600 block of Pikeville-Princeton Road.  Bissette was charged with: Felony 2nd Degree Kidnapping Assault on a…read more »

GPD: Suspect Took Upskirt Photos At Walmart

GPD: Suspect Took Upskirt Photos At Walmart

On September 1st, officers with the Goldsboro Police Department responded to the Spence Avenue Walmart. While reviewing previous store security video footage, Walmart’s Loss Prevention team reported that they observed a male customer taking cell phone images underneath the dress of a female customer. It appeared that the female was unaware that she was being…read more »

Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder For Wednesday Shooting

Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder For Wednesday Shooting

A suspect is arrested for a Goldsboro shooting that left one person injured. The Goldsboro Police Department reports 21-year-old Tyana S. Morrison of Goldsboro was taken into custody for the charge of Attempted First Degree Murder at the Wayne County Magistrate’s Office on Friday. Morrison was identified as a suspect in the Wednesday morning shooting…read more »

GPD Investigates Shooting That Sent One To The Hospital

GPD Investigates Shooting That Sent One To The Hospital

Around 9:40 PM on Saturday, Goldsboro Police responded to a shooting that occurred on the 1000 block of N. Spence Avenue. A victim was located suffering from a gunshot wound. 19-year-old Elana Corbett was transported to Wayne UNC Health, and then later flown to Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. The GOD says Corbett was last…read more »

Suspect Arrested On Cocaine Charge During Traffic Stop

Suspect Arrested On Cocaine Charge During Traffic Stop

Last week Tuesday, members from the Wayne County Sheriff’s Ace Team pulled a vehicle over at Forrest Knolls Road and Grant Drive. During the course of an investigation, illegal narcotics were allegedly found.  63-year-old Tommy Whaley was arrested and transported to the Wayne County Magistrates Office where he was charged with Felony Possession of Cocaine. …read more »

ACE Team Traffic Stop Leads to Meth Arrest

ACE Team Traffic Stop Leads to Meth Arrest

On Monday, members from the Wayne County Sheriff’s Ace Team conducted a traffic stop at Stevens Mill Road and Rosewood Road. During the investigation, illegal narcotics were reportedly located, and 57-year-old Charles Bean of Goldsboro was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine.  Bean was given a $1,000 secured bond and he was turned over to the…read more »

Suspect Arrested For July Armed Robbery; Additional Arrests Expected

Suspect Arrested For July Armed Robbery; Additional Arrests Expected

A suspect is charged for July armed robbery in Goldsboro.  The Goldsboro Police Department reports 21-year-old Aukwanzza L. Hocutt of Goldsboro was arrested on Thursday for charges of Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon and Conspiracy to Commit Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon.  Hocutt was given a $75,000 secured bond.  The charges stem from the July…read more »

Driver Charged With Felony Involuntary Manslaughter For May Crash

Driver Charged With Felony Involuntary Manslaughter For May Crash

New charges are filed in a May fatal crash on a Wayne County highway.  The State Highway Patrol reports Christopher K. Blair of La Grange has been charged with Involuntary Manslaughter for the May 25th collision on U.S. 70 at Oak Forest Road.  Officers with the Goldsboro Police Department were reportedly attempting to pull over…read more »

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