The Goldsboro Police Department is looking for feedback from the community. The GPD has launched its 2021 Citizen Survey and it is available online through the month of August. The brief survey asks residents about their experiences with officers, improvements they’d like to see at the Goldsboro P.D., and how safe they feel in the…… read more »
Category Archives: Crime
Goldsboro Police Department Citizen Survey Available Through August
Suspect Arrested For Break-In, Arson At Convenience Store
Around 7 AM Sunday, the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office responded to a disturbance report the Speedway gas station on the 1600 block of Highway 11/55. A suspect had allegedly gotten into an argument with another individual in the parking lot and damaged a vehicle. The clerks saw the commotion, called 911 and locked the store…… read more »
Kinston Man Accused Of Trafficking Meth
On Thursday, Donald A. Day of Kinston was arrested as part of an investigation by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit. Detectives had reportedly made controlled purchases of crystal meth from Day in the Lenoir County area. Just over three ounces of crystal meth was allegedly seized during the investigation. Day has been charged with…… read more »
ACE Team: Meth, Heroin & Firearm Recovered During Traffic Stop
On July 16th, members of the Wayne County Sheriff’s ACE Team conducted a traffic stop on Woodland Acres Road for a motor vehicle violation. During a search of the vehicle, illegal narcotics and a firearm were reportedly found. 27-year-old Christopher S. Ellis of Dudley was arrested for Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, and…… read more »
LCSO: Suspect Accused Of Trafficking Meth Following Investigation
On July 21st, Joshua Z. A. Lane of Kinston was arrested following a narcotics investigation conducted by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit. During the investigation, detectives allegedly made multiple controlled purchases of crystal meth from Lane in the Lenoir County area. The detectives seized just over four ounces of crystal meth during the investigation. …… read more »
Eastpointe Provides CIT Training To Wayne County Law Enforcement
On July 22nd, Eastpointe, and its community partners completed Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training for 19 law enforcement officers from the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office and Goldsboro Police Department. The training was held at Wayne Community College. CIT training helps first responders better recognize citizens dealing with a mental health challenge or an intellectual or…… read more »
Goldsboro Man Faces Potential Prison Time For Firearm Conviction
A federal jury convicted a Goldsboro man last week on charges of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. According to court records and evidence presented at trial, 32-year-old William Earl Warren, Jr. was indicted on October 15, 2020 for one count of possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Evidence presented at trial…… read more »
GPD: Remains Identified As Person Missing Since 2001
On November 12th, 2001, the Goldsboro Police Department took a report of a missing 23-year-old black female, Felicia Dishelle Coleman. The reporting person stated she had not heard from Coleman and she never stayed away like this in the past. This investigation was assigned to different investigators over the last 20 years since Coleman’s disappearance.…… read more »
Goldsboro Resident Stabbed During Kinston Incident
A Goldsboro resident is stabbed during an incident in Kinston. Around 8:20 PM Tuesday, the Kinston Police Department responded to the 800 block of E. Washington Avenue for the report of a disturbance. Moments later, the officers were advised 38-year-old Takeisha Barrett of Goldsboro had arrived at UNC Lenoir Hospital with a stab wound to…… read more »
GPD: Suspect Accused Of Indecent Liberties With A Child
In late June, the Goldsboro Police Department took a report on a 15-year-old juvenile that was involved in a sexual relationship with a 28-year-old male. The investigation by the GPD’s Investigation Division led to a warrant being issued for 28-year-old Rashad Cooper of Wilson for Indecent Liberties with a Child. Cooper was arrested on Wednesday…… read more »
