After a two day search, the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office says Robert Lee Strother has been shot in a gunfight with authorities. Saturday night, a 911 caller informed authorities that a man fitting Strother’s description was sitting on the porch of a Banks School Road residence. Two armored vehicles were dispatched to the scene and…… read more »
Category Archives: Crime
UPDATE: Suspect Shot Ending Two Day Manhunt
Suspect Arrested After Second Break-In At Goldsboro Home
On November 9th, the Goldsboro Police Department took a report of a breaking and entering that occurred on the 1500 block of Catalpa Street. The victim reported that several items from the home had been stolen. After further investigation, a suspect was developed and warrants were secured on 30-year-old Mourice Wilder of the streets of Goldsboro for…… read more »
BREAKING: La Grange Shooting Suspect Apprehended
After a two day search, the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office says Robert Lee Strother has been taken into custody. The 30-year-old Strother is accused of shooting a Lenoir County Sheriff’s deputy Thursday night. The K-9 unit deputy, 30-year-old Steven Key, was responding to a domestic call on Lang Skinner Road in La Grange. Key has…… read more »
Manhunt Continues As Shooting Suspect Eludes Authorities
The Lenoir County manhunt continues as the armed and dangerous suspect has now evaded authorities for over 24 hours. 30-year-old Robert Lee Strother is accused of shooting a Lenoir County Sheriff’s Deputy who was responding to a domestic call near Lang Skinner Road in La Grange Thursday night. Strother then allegedly shot a citizen while…… read more »
Suspect Accused Of Financial Card Fraud, Theft
The Goldsboro Police Department took a report of a Financial Card Theft that occurred at on the 1800 block of N. Berkeley Boulevard on November 2nd. After the theft, the card was used fraudulently at several locations throughout the city. The incident was investigated by the Criminal Investigations Division and subsequently a suspect was developed. Warrants were secured on Stephen E. Melvin of Goldsboro…… read more »
UPDATE: Sheriff’s Office Searches For La Grange Shooting Suspect
A suspect is on the loose after shooting a citizen and a deputy in Lenoir County. According to a 12:30 PM update from the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office, 30-year-old Robert Lee Strother is still on the run. The sheriff’s office had located the stolen red 2003 Dodge Dakota extended cab pickup truck, but Strother was nowhere nearby. Strother…… read more »
Police Standoff In La Grange After Deputy Is Shot By Suspect
A Lenoir County Sheriff’s deputy is wounded leading to a standoff that is still ongoing at last check. According to a 3 AM update from the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office, the standoff continues at a residence on the 2500 block of Lang Skinner Road in La Grange. The deputy, 30-year-old Steven Key, was shot in the neck…… read more »
Wanted By Wayne County Probation
WANTED BY PROBATION These are not absconders, but have active order for arrests. From Wayne County Probation and Parole… read more »
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
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 »
