Category Archives: Crime

Suspect Charged With Indecent Liberties With A Child

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

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

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

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 »

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 »

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