A Wayne County traffic stop leads to drug charges. On August 12th, deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office pulled a vehicle over for fictitious registration plates. During a probable cause search of the vehicle, the deputies reported found cocaine, heroin and multiple items of drug paraphernalia. 58-year-old Kenneth A. Barnhorst of Monroe, NC, was…… read more »
Category Archives: Crime
Cocaine, Heroin Recovered During Traffic Stop
GPD: Suspect Charged For Accessory After The Fact To Murder
Another suspect is arrested in connection to a fatal Goldsboro shooting. The Goldsboro Police Department reports 18-year-old Jacob J. Campbell of Mount Olive turned himself in on Monday. A warrant had been issued for Campbell for the charge of Accessory After the Fact to Murder in relation to the August 1st shooting on the 200…… read more »
ACE Team: Cocaine Found On Sleeping Driver
On August 11th, members of the Wayne County Sheriff’s ACE Team were on patrol on William Street when they came across a vehicle stopped in the middle of the roadway. Deputies found the driver was slumped over at the wheel and appeared to be asleep. The deputies reportedly spotted a bag of narcotics sitting in…… read more »
ACE Team Makes Drug Bust During Patrol
Last week Friday, members of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Aggressive Criminal Enforcement Team were patrolling near Highway 111 South when they pulled a vehicle over for careless and reckless driving. During the traffic stop, deputies suspected the driver may be involved in criminal activity. Several items of narcotics and a firearm were allegedly found during…… read more »
WCSO: Suspect Found With Large Amount Of Marijuana
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 »
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 »
