Category Archives: Crime

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 »

KPD Seeks Info On Weekend Shooting

KPD Seeks Info On Weekend Shooting

A weekend shooting in Kinston puts one person in the hospital.  Around 8 PM Saturday, KPD officers responded to a report of shots fired in the area of St. John’s Village.  While en route, the officers were informed of a gunshot victim that had just arrived at UNC Lenoir.  The victim, 24-year-old Khalil R. Branch,…read more »

Two Hospitalized Following Sunday Afternoon Shooting

Two Hospitalized Following Sunday Afternoon Shooting

Two people are injured in a weekend shooting in Goldsboro. Around 1:30 PM Sunday, officers with the Goldsboro Police Department received a call of shots fired near the 900 block of N. Carolina Street. The responding officers located several vehicles that had been struck by gunfire. A short time later, officers were notified that 31-year-old…read more »

UPDATE: Suspect Arrested For Kinston Murder

UPDATE: Suspect Arrested For Kinston Murder

A homicide suspect is apprehended in Kinston.  The Kinston Police Department reports it took 26-year-old Trevor D.A. Peters into custody Thursday evening in the area of Stadium and George Ave.  The arrest was without incident.  Officers had obtained warrants on Peters for First Degree Murder in relation to Wednesday night’s fatal shooting of 28-year-old Demario…read more »

UPDATE: Kinston Police Seek Suspect In Wednesday Homicide

UPDATE: Kinston Police Seek Suspect In Wednesday Homicide

UPDATE: Around 12 PM Thursday, the Kinston Police Department announced it was seeking information on the whereabouts of 26-year-old Trevor Demetri Akeily Peters, who has lived in the Kinston area for the past seven years with various associates.  Officers obtained warrants on Peters for First Degree Murder in relation to Wednesday night’s shooting of Demario…read more »

Kinston P.D. Investigates Tuesday Night Shooting

Kinston P.D. Investigates Tuesday Night Shooting

Kinston Police are looking for information on a shooting that left one person injured.  Around 9 PM on Tuesday, Kinston P.D. officers were dispatched to a “shots fired” report near Adkin and Desmond streets.  While officers we en route to the scene, they were advised that a gunshot victim had arrived at UNC Lenoir hospital. …read more »

Meth, Heroin Recovered During Wayne County Traffic Stop

Meth, Heroin Recovered During Wayne County Traffic Stop

On Friday, October 23, deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop for a motor vehicle violation.  The vehicle was searched and illegal narcotics and paraphernalia reportedly being found.  44-year-old Barry D. Harston of Holly Springs was arrested for Possession of Heroin, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.  Harston received…read more »

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