Category Archives: Crime

GPD Makes Cocaine Arrest While Watching Local Motel

GPD Makes Cocaine Arrest While Watching Local Motel

The Goldsboro Police Department’s Gang Suppression Unit and Selective Enforcement Unit were conducting motel interdiction in the area of the 700 block of Corporate Drive on Wednesday.  During an investigation in the parking lot of a business, 54-year-old Ronald M. Banks of Dudley was charged with Felony Possession of Cocaine and Misdemeanor Possession of Drug…read more »

Former Faith Christian Teacher Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Students

Former Faith Christian Teacher Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Students

On June 23rd, the Goldsboro Police Department was informed of an alleged sexual assault that occurred in the mid-1990’s while the victim was attending Faith Christian Academy in Goldsboro.  At the time of the alleged incidents, the offender was a teacher at the school.  During the GPD’s investigation, another victim was discovered.  Both victims were…read more »

Gang Member Sentenced To 17 Years For Trafficking Meth

Gang Member Sentenced To 17 Years For Trafficking Meth

A Goldsboro man was sentenced last week to 204 months in prison for conspiring to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and distributing five grams or more of methamphetamine and aiding and abetting. According to court documents, Alexander Rickey Shaw, Jr., also known as “Ruger Red,” 27,…read more »

KPD: Suspect Charged For Theft Of A/C Units

KPD: Suspect Charged For Theft Of A/C Units

A suspect is accused of stealing A/C units in Kinston.  The Kinston Police Department reports air conditioning units have been stolen from several businesses and residences over the past few months.  The larcenies caused over $150,000 in damages.  On July 27th, KPD officers were conducting surveillance in areas targeted by copper and A/C thieves when…read more »

Shooting Victim Perishes, Juvenile Charged With 1st Degree Murder

Shooting Victim Perishes, Juvenile Charged With 1st Degree Murder

Around 4:40 PM Saturday, Goldsboro Police Officers responded to the 200 block of Winslow Circle to investigate a report of a shooting. Upon their arrival they found a subject identified as 19-year-old Costello Z. Reese of Goldsboro suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Reese was transported to Wayne UNC Health by ambulance. He later died from his injuries.  The GPD’s Investigations Division and Crime Scene…read more »

GPD Officers Make Cocaine Arrest

GPD Officers Make Cocaine Arrest

Thursday afternoon, officers with the Goldsboro Police Department’s Selective Enforcement Unit and Gang Suppression Unit stopped a vehicle in the 200 block of Fussell Street for a traffic violation.  21-year-old Kysheem J. Langston of Goldsboro was arrested and charged with Felony Possession of Cocaine.  He was also given a citation for a stop sign violation.…read more »

One Person Shot On Winslow Circle

One Person Shot On Winslow Circle

The Goldsboro Police Department is investigating a weekend shooting.  Late Saturday afternoon, the Goldsboro Police Department responded to a reported shooting on the 200 block of Winslow Circle off John Street.  Officers found one male had been shot.  The Goldsboro Fire Department and Wayne County EMS were also dispatched to the scene.  The victim was…read more »

Goldsboro Traffic Stop Leads To Marijuana-Dealing Arrest

Goldsboro Traffic Stop Leads To Marijuana-Dealing Arrest

Monday evening, officers with the Goldsboro Police Department’s Selective Services Unit and Gang Suppression Unit pulled the vehicle over on the 2000 block of U.S. 117 South for a traffic violation.  The investigation led to the arrest of 18-year-old Kenhari J. Lee of Mount Olive for Possession with Intent to Sell of Deliver Marijuana and…read more »

GPD Investigates Shooting Related To Domestic Disturbance

GPD Investigates Shooting Related To Domestic Disturbance

Just before 8 PM Thursday, GPD officers responded to the 800 block of N. Taylor Street to investigate a report of a shooting. Upon their arrival they found a subject identified as Carlos R. Wright suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.  Wright was transported to Wayne UNC Health and later transferred to Vidant Medical for treatment of his injuries.…read more »

GPD: Suspect Accused Of Kidnapping, Rape

GPD: Suspect Accused Of Kidnapping, Rape

On July 3rd, a report was filed with the Goldsboro Police Department regarding an adult female victim being forcibly raped by an unknown suspect. During the subsequent investigation, the GPD says the suspect was identified as 34-year-old Marcus D. Benton of Goldsboro. On Wednesday, a warrant was secured on Benton for 1st Degree Kidnapping and…read more »

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