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 »
Tag Archives: Goldsboro Police Department
Two Suspects Charged In Relation To Shooting, B&E On Lincoln Drive
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
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
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 »
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
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
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
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 »
