The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office pulled a vehicle over on Highway 117 South for an NC registration violation on Tuesday. The vehicle was searched during the stop. The driver, 34-year-old Bobby R. Overton of Goldsboro, was arrested for illegal narcotics. Overton is charged with Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was given…… read more »
Category Archives: Crime
Traffic Stop Leads To Meth Charge
Dirt Bike Stolen From West Virginia Recovered In Goldsboro
On Friday, officers with the Goldsboro Police Department’s Gang Suppression Unit and Selective Enforcement Unit responded to the area of N. Berkeley Boulevard regarding a complaint of dirt bikes driving in a careless and reckless manner on the city streets. During the investigation, information was received that led officers to serve a search warrant at…… read more »
GPD: Goldsboro Man Charged For String Of Car Part Thefts
On December 2nd, the Goldsboro Police Department took a report on a felony larceny of auto parts that had occurred on the 600 block of E. Ash Street. Several catalytic converters were reported missing by the business. Later that same evening, the GPD was dispatched to that same address for a larceny in-progress. 55-year-old William…… read more »
Suspect Charged For Fraudulently Burning Dwelling
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 »
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 »
