Category Archives: Crime

Two Injured In Goldsboro Shooting

Two Injured In Goldsboro Shooting

Police are looking for answers after two people are injured in a Goldsboro shooting.  Just before 8:30 PM on Friday, officers with the Goldsboro Police Department heard multiple gunshots coming from the area of George and Fussell streets.  While officers were patrolling the area, information was received from Wayne UNC Health Care that two gunshot victims had just arrived by personal vehicle.  These two victims…read more »

Goldsboro PD Respond To ShotSpotter Alerts

Goldsboro PD Respond To ShotSpotter Alerts

The Goldsboro Police Department received two ShotSpotter Alerts on August 11, 2021 at 12:25 p.m. The first alert was at 917 E. Elm for two rounds and the second alert was for one round. Witnesses stated two vehicles were traveling east bound on Elm Street and that one vehicle had a male subject hanging out…read more »

Death Investigation Update

Death Investigation Update

On March 31, 2021, at approximately 11:35 p.m., officers with the Goldsboro Police Department were dispatched, along with Wayne County EMS, to the 1200 block of Day Circle for an unresponsive child. The 2-year-old child was transported to the Wayne-UNC Health emergency department where she was pronounced deceased. Members of the Goldsboro Police Department’s Criminal…read more »

UPDATE: WCSO: Suspects Arrested For Friday Shooting In Dudley

UPDATE: WCSO: Suspects Arrested For Friday Shooting In Dudley

6:00 pm 8/9/21 Update on shooting at 103 Wells Court in Dudley: After a diligent investigation by Detectives of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office on Friday afternoon and evening, Detectives developed 25-year-old Nehemiah J. Armwood as a suspect in the shooting of Emmette Tavarus Hill. Armwood was located during the early morning hours of Saturday…read more »

UPDATE: Suspect Arrested For Fatal Overnight Stabbing

UPDATE: Suspect Arrested For Fatal Overnight Stabbing

Around 2:30 AM on Saturday, officers with Goldsboro Police Department’s Patrol “A” Shift were dispatched to the 900 block of Carver Drive for a report of a stabbing. The victim, 25-year-old Jesus Valles, appeared to have been stabbed in the torso. He was transported to Wayne UNC Health Care Emergency Department then taken to Vidant…read more »

Suspect Charged For Shooting In La Grange

Suspect Charged For Shooting In La Grange

On Saturday, July 31, at approximately 9 PM, deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 100 block of Dina Drive in LaGrange in reference to shooting that had just occurred. When deputies arrived, they found the victim, Tyler Gregory Beaman, with multiple gunshot wounds to his lower legs. Deputies assisted the…read more »

Dudley Shooting Leaves One Injured

Dudley Shooting Leaves One Injured

Just before 1 PM on Friday, the Wayne County 911 Center received a call about an individual having been shot near the 100 block of Wells Court in Dudley. EMS and and Wayne County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the area. A deputy arrived first and found a male subject lying on the pavement of…read more »

Goldsboro Police Department Citizen Survey Available Through August

Goldsboro Police Department Citizen Survey Available Through August

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 »

Suspect Arrested For Break-In, Arson At Convenience Store

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

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 »

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