Category Archives: Crime

Former Teacher Accused Of Taking Indecent Liberties With A Student

Former Teacher Accused Of Taking Indecent Liberties With A Student

A former Wayne County teacher is accused of having a sexual relationship with a student. In October of 2019, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit began an investigation into allegations made by a former Charles B. Aycock High School student regarding an inappropriate sexual relationship between herself and a teacher.  The relationship allegedly…read more »

One Person Injured In Goldsboro Shooting

One Person Injured In Goldsboro Shooting

Police are investigating a Goldsboro shooting that left one person injured.  Just after 7:30 PM Monday, a ShotSpotter alert was received near the 1700 block of S. Slocumb Street.  The Goldsboro Police Department responded to the scene. A few moments later, officers received a call from Wayne UNC Health Care informing them that a victim,…read more »

Juvenile Arrested For Day Circle Shooting

Juvenile Arrested For Day Circle Shooting

A suspect is arrested for a Goldsboro shooting that injured an infant. Just after 6 PM Friday, the Goldsboro Police Department responded to the 1900 block of Day Circle to investigate a Shot Spotter alert of multiple shots being fired. A vehicle was spotted leaving the area at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was followed to Wayne UNC Healthcare. The driver exited the vehicle with a…read more »

Investigation Leads To Search Warrant For Drug, Stolen Property

Investigation Leads To Search Warrant For Drug, Stolen Property

On Thursday, members of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Aggressive Criminal Enforcement Team concluded an on-going investigation with the execution of a search warrant.  The search warrant led to the seizure of narcotics, recovery of stolen property and stolen vehicles. 32-year-old James L. Barnes III of Fremont was taken into custody without incident and charged…read more »

Infant Wounded In Goldsboro Shooting

Infant Wounded In Goldsboro Shooting

Just after 6 PM Friday, the Goldsboro Police Department responded to the 1900 block of Day Circle to investigate a Shot Spotter alert of multiple shots being fired. A vehicle was spotted leaving the area at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was followed to Wayne UNC Healthcare. The driver exited the vehicle with a two-year old child who appeared to have suffered a gunshot wound to the…read more »

Deputies Recover Drugs, Stolen Property During Investigation

Deputies Recover Drugs, Stolen Property During Investigation

On Wednesday, Wayne County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the 1400 block of Durham Lake for the report of a breaking and entering.  A witness had followed a suspect vehicle and called 911 but lost sight of the vehicle before deputies arrived.  A short time later, the deputies spotted the vehicle and arrested 32-year-old Melvin B.…read more »

Felon Found With Stolen Firearm During Traffic Stop

Felon Found With Stolen Firearm During Traffic Stop

Deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office pulled a vehicle over for a Chapter 20 Violation in the city limits of Goldsboro on Saturday.  Consent to search the vehicle was given, with a firearm and drug paraphernalia reportedly being found by the deputies.  48-year-old Melody A. Head of La Grange was arrested for Possession of…read more »

Pizza Shop Robbed In Goldsboro

Pizza Shop Robbed In Goldsboro

Police are investigating a weekend armed robbery in Goldsboro.  The robbery was reported around 8:30 PM Saturday evening at Lex’s Pizza and Subs on the 1800 block of N. Berkeley Boulevard.  The Goldsboro Police Department has assigned an investigator to the case.  However, no further details were immediately available for release.read more »

GPD: Suspect Tried To Flee After Robbing Grill

GPD: Suspect Tried To Flee After Robbing Grill

Around 10:30 AM Thursday, the Goldsboro Police Department responded to a reported robbery at the A&K Grill on the 1800 block of S. John Street.  The GPD’s Criminal Investigations and a Wayne County Sheriff’s K-9 unit arrived shortly after the call came in.  During the investigation, a nearby resident was approached by the suspect who…read more »

Victim Hospitalized Following Goldsboro Shooting

Victim Hospitalized Following Goldsboro Shooting

Around 9:30 a.m. on Friday, the Goldsboro Police Department responded to the intersection of N. William Street and E. Ash Street in reference to a ShotSpotter alert. Moments later, information was received that a subject had been shot. The victim, 32-year-old Lamonta Holmes of Goldsboro, was apparently shot multiple times while in a vehicle at…read more »

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