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 »
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One Person Shot On Winslow Circle
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
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
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 »
GPD: Suspect Arrested For Meth Near Local Hotel
The Goldsboro Police Department continues to watch for illegal activities in and around the city’s hotels and motels. Friday evening last week, officers with the Goldsboro Police Department’s Selective Enforcement Unit and Gang Suppression Unit were working hotel interdiction in the area of Corporate Drive. During the operation, officers pulled a vehicle over on the…… read more »
Suspects Lead Deputies On Chase Through Wayne County
On Sunday, Wayne County Sheriff’s deputies attempted to pull a vehicle over for careless and reckless driving as well as a speeding violation. The vehicle did not stop and the pursuit began. During the chase, the suspect vehicle was disabled after it struck two of the pursuing law enforcement vehicles. The driver, 20-year-old Jhamar Dawson…… read more »
GPD: Suspects Arrested On Pot-Dealing Charges
On Monday, officers with the Goldsboro Police Department’s Selective Enforcement Unit, Gang Suppression Unit and Vice Unit pulled a vehicle over on the 800 block of Highway 70 East. Following the traffic stop and investigation, 29-year-old Kordarrel S. Cobb and 20-year-old Shaheed K. Johnson, both of Goldsboro, were both arrested on charges including Felony Possession…… read more »
WCSO: Suspect Arrested For Statutory Rape
On July 2nd, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office began investigating a report of an inappropriate relationship between a 14-year-old female and 26-year-old Jacobo D. Berrios of Goldsboro. During the course of the investigation, it was reportedly determined that the juvenile and Berrios had engaged in vaginal intercourse. As a result of the investigation, Berrios was…… read more »
WCOS: Traffic Stop Leads To Meth Charges
On July 10th, Wayne County Sheriff’s deputies were patrolling the area of Highway 13 North and Hood Swamp Road when they pulled a vehicle over for an equipment violation. An investigation reportedly discovered suspected meth, suspected marijuana and drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle, 31-year-old Tony R. Hunt of Fremont, also…… read more »
Suspect Leads Police On Pursuit Through Goldsboro
In the early morning hours of Tuesday, an officer attempted to pull a vehicle over on Ash Street for a speeding violation. The driver of the vehicle did not stop and managed to elude the officer. A short time later, officers spotted the suspect vehicle travelling west on Elm Street. The vehicle then led police…… read more »
