A suspect is accused of setting fire to a Goldsboro residence. Officers with the Goldsboro Police Department located a vehicle fire on the 900 block of Hopkins Street last week Thursday. Moments later, the officers heard a fire alarm and found a small blaze had been set in a nearby residence. Fire investigators and the…… read more »
Category Archives: Crime
Suspect Charged For Fraudulently Burning Dwelling
Sheriff Warns Of Holiday Scams
With the holiday season upon us, Wayne County Sheriff Larry Pierce would like to remind the public about the increased possibility of telephone scam calls taking place. Scammers often use this time of the year to prey on the generosity of individuals. Typically, if you receive a call from a scammer, they will tell you…… read more »
Suspect Arrested For Two Lenoir County Robberies, More Charges Likely
A suspect is arrested for a pair of Lenoir County robberies. The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office says it arrested 29-year-old Steven E. Wilson of Kinston on Sunday after deputies responded to the Family Dollar in La Grange for a robbery in-progress. The sheriff’s office and Kinston Police Department set up a perimeter and used a…… read more »
WCSO: Suspects Broke Into Home, Fatally Shot Occupant
Two suspects are accused of murder following a B&E at a Wayne County home. Around 5:30 AM Thursday, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office responded to a breaking and entering in progress on the 1900 block of Old Grantham Road. While en route, the responding officers were informed a shooting had just occurred at the residence…… read more »
Suspects Accused Of Making Fraudulent Purchases On Stolen Cell Phone
On November 12th, the Goldsboro Police Department took a report reagarding a stolen cell phone. The victim was later notified that several fraudulent charges had been made to the Amazon account on her phone. Two suspects were developed during the investigation and warrants were secured on 27-year-old Marcus D. Allen and 35-year-old Nicole M. Rugkit, both…… read more »
KPD: Same Suspect Responsible For Two Armed Robberies
Kinston Police are investigating two Monday night armed robberies. Officers with the Kinston Police Department responded to armed robbery at the Family Dollar on the 700 block of Plaza Boulevard around 7 PM on Monday. An unknown subject had reportedly entered the store, brandished a handgun and demanded money. The suspect is described as a…… read more »
ACE Team: Traffic Stop Results In Weapon Charges
On November 28th, the Wayne County Sheriff’s ACE Team pulled a vehicle over for a Chapter 20 violation, during the stop, 35-year-old Alphonso Gray, Jr. of Goldsboro was arrested for Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon and Carrying a Concealed Weapon. Gray was given an unsecured bond of $10,000. He was left in…… read more »
Firearm, Marijuana Found During Traffic Stop
On Tuesday, deputies conducted a traffic stop after reportedly smelling the strong odor of unburnt marijuana coming from the vehicle. A probable cause search of the vehicle allegedly led to the discovery of a firearm and marijuana. 26-year-old Joshua R. Daniels of La Grange was arrested and charged with Possession of a Firearm by a…… read more »
GPD: Suspect Arrested For October Murder
Goldsboro Police says a suspect is in custody for an October homicide in the city. 29-year-old Linwood I. Grantham of La Grange was arrested on Friday for charge of Murder. Grantham was arrested at his residence without incident by the U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force. Grantham was developed as a suspect in the shooting death…… read more »
Suspect Charged For Attempted Murder
At approximately 2:45 p.m. on Thursday, the Goldsboro Police Department’s “A-Shift” responded to the 300 block of W. Grantham Street to investigate a possible shooting incident. Upon their arrival, they determined that a suspect and victim were both still on-scene. Investigators with the Criminal Investigations Division responded and initiated an investigation. It was determined that…… read more »
