Category Archives: Crime

Goldsboro Vehicle Pursuit Ends In Crash

Goldsboro Vehicle Pursuit Ends In Crash

Around 10:15 PM Wednesday night, the Goldsboro Police Department attempted to stop a GMC truck that did not have its headlights illuminated while driving on Ash Street.  When the officer activated their blue lights for the traffic stop, the truck sped off and a pursuit ensued. The driver of the truck led officers onto U.S.…read more »

GPD: Suspect Accused Of Financial Card Fraud

GPD: Suspect Accused Of Financial Card Fraud

In late October, the Goldsboro Police Department took a report for financial card fraud.  The victim reported that a debit card had been used at several locations.  The incident was investigated and a suspect was developed. On Monday, warrants were secured on 38-year-old Marcus L. Barbour of Goldsboro for Financial Card Fraud and Obtaining Property…read more »

Wanted Suspect Allegedly Found With Pot, MDMA

Wanted Suspect Allegedly Found With Pot, MDMA

On Friday, Goldsboro Police Department officers responded to the 600 block of N. Berkeley Boulevard for a subject with an active warrant for arrest.  Once at the scene, 31-year-old Tyrell R. Williams of Goldsboro was arrested on the outstanding warrant for Damage to Property.  During a search of Williams’ person, illegal narcotics were allegedly found…read more »

2 Adults, 2 Juveniles Charged Following Traffic Stop

2 Adults, 2 Juveniles Charged Following Traffic Stop

Friday afternoon, officers with the Goldsboro Police Department Gang Suppression Unit and Selective Enforcement Unit attempted to stop a vehicle for a fictitious license plate.  The vehicle, occupied by two adult males and two juvenile males, traveled several blocks before finally pulling over behind a business on the 2200 block of East Ash Street. The following charges resulted from the traffic stop and investigation: 18-year-old Corey D. Alston, Jr.…read more »

Traffic Stop Leads To Pot-Dealing Arrest

Traffic Stop Leads To Pot-Dealing Arrest

On Friday, Wayne County Sheriff’s deputies were on patrol near Highway 70 in the western area of the county when they pulled a vehicle over for a Chapter 20 violation.  During a probable cause search of the vehicle, 45-year-old Dennis R. Mitchell, Sr. of Goldsboro was allegedly found in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. …read more »

October Shooting Suspect Apprehended In Georgia

October Shooting Suspect Apprehended In Georgia

A suspect in a Goldsboro shooting is arrested in Georgia. On October 22nd, the Goldsboro Police Department responded to the 900 block of First Street to investigate a shooting incident.  The victim, 35-year-old Antwain Grantham of Goldsboro, had sustained a gunshot wound and was transported to Wayne UNC Health Care.  Grantham was stabilized and later…read more »

Suspect Accused Of Stealing Lotto Tickets

Suspect Accused Of Stealing Lotto Tickets

On October 28th, the Goldsboro Police Department took a report on a larceny that occurred at the Handy Mart off the 2800 block of U.S. Highway 70 West.  An employee reported someone had stolen lottery tickets and then fled.  It was later determined the suspect cashed in several of the lottery tickets at the Sheetz…read more »

GPD: Suspect Charged For 2016 Murder

GPD: Suspect Charged For 2016 Murder

A suspect is identified and arrested for a 2016 homicide in Goldsboro. The Goldsboro Police Department reports 22-year-old Tyrone O. Johnson of Wilson is charged with 2nd Degree Murder in relation to the July 2016 murder of 19-year-old Atiya Maddox of Goldsboro. Maddox was apparently shot near the intersection of Olivia Lane and Slaughter Street. …read more »

KPD: Officers Find Gunshot Victim On Emmanuel St.

KPD: Officers Find Gunshot Victim On Emmanuel St.

Kinston Police find a gunshot victim while out on patrol.  Around midnight Tuesday, officers with the Kinston Police Department were conducting a proactive enforcement in high crime areas.  On the 500 block of Emmanuel Street, one of the officers spotted 43-year-old Johanna Lebron of Kinston suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to her upper leg. …read more »

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