Wayne County sheriff’s deputies make a pot-dealing bust during a traffic stop. On Saturday, deputies pulled a vehicle over in the southern portion of the county. During the stop, a passenger in the vehicle allegedly tried to discard marijuana by throwing out the window. That led to a probable cause search where deputies reportedly found…… read more »
Category Archives: Crime
WCSO: Suspect Found With Large Amount Of Marijuana
Suspect Charged For Kinston Shed B&Es
A suspect faces nearly 20 charges for a string of Kinston shed break-ins. The Kinston Police Department says there has been an increase in shed or outdoor storage building breaking and enterings over the past few months. On Friday, officers identified 26-year-old Javion R. Murriel of Kinston as a suspect in some of these incidents. …… read more »
La Grange Man Arrested For Crystal Meth
On Monday, William R. Yates of La Grange was arrested following an investigation by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit. Officers with the North Carolina Probation and Parole Office assisted with the investigation. During a search of Yates’ residence, detectives reportedly located about nine grams of crystal methamphetamine as well as scales and packaging…… read more »
LCSO: Suspect Tried To Murder Fellow Employee
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office reports it was called to 3800 Windows Way in Kinston where a serious assault had occurred between two employees. The sheriff’s detectives conducted interviews and reviewed camera footage of the incident. It was determined Eduardo R. Cobos assaulted another employee with a deadly weapon causing serious injuries. Cobos was arrested…… read more »
WCSO: Stolen Vehicle Found, Returned To Rightful Owner
Wayne County Sheriff’s deputies took a report on a stolen motor vehicle on Saturday. The victim also provided a few locations where the vehicle might be located. As deputies and the victim checked the area, the stolen vehicle was spotted heading toward Pikeville. The vehicle was pulled over and 29-year-old Chelsea N. Rowe of Goldsboro…… read more »
Two Suspects Charged In Relation To Shooting, B&E On Lincoln Drive
On August 3rd, a resident of Lincoln Drive in Goldsboro reported that a subject identified as 41-year-old Laccota Woods and his wife 40-year-old Kristy Best, both of Mount Olive, were at her residence causing a disturbance and brandishing firearms. Woods then reportedly kicked open the door of the residence and fled the scene with a…… read more »
Suspect Charged With Indecent Liberties With A Child
A Goldsboro man is accused of sexually assaulting a child. On Saturday, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office took the report on the sexual assault. During the investigation, 75-year-old James W. Passmore of Goldsboro was developed as the suspect. Passmore reportedly knew the victim. He has been arrested and charged with Indecent Liberties with a Child. …… read more »
Kinston Police Ask For Information On Shooting Death
A shooting death is under investigation in Kinston. Just after 4 AM Sunday morning, the Kinston Police Department responded to the 800 block of Greenmead Drive for the report of a shooting. Officers found 36-year-old Kelvin Barrow of Kinston deceased from apparent gunshot wounds. Anyone with information on the case or Barrow’s recent activities is…… read more »
Task Force Makes Meth Arrests After Spotting Wanted Suspect
On Friday, July 31, members of the Goldsboro/Wayne County Drug Task Force were conducting surveillance when they reportedly observed 37-year-old Christopher T. Strickland Dudley leaving from a local motel. Members of the task force were familiar with Strickland and knew that he had several outstanding felony arrest warrants. The officers arrested Strickland when he stopped…… read more »
Two Suspects Arrested For Using Stolen Debit Card
On December 18th, 2019, a victim reported to the Goldsboro Police Department her debit card had been stolen and used to make at least three fraudulent purchases. During the ensuing investigation, the GPD identified two suspects. Felony warrants were secured on 34-year-old Nicole M. Rugkit of Goldsboro and 50-year-old James S. Suggs of Smithfield for…… read more »
