Goldsboro
Former Correctional Officer Sentenced To Five Years In NC Prison
WILMINGTON, N.C. – A Kenansville man was sentenced August 5 to five years in prison, followed by four years of supervised release, for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine and possession of…
Summer Youth Employment Program Celebrates Successful Fourth Year
GOLDSBORO – Last week, Wayne County celebrated the successful completion of its 2025 Summer Youth Employment Program, recognizing 39 local high school and college students for their service and accomplishments.…
Vehicle Seized From Driver Involved In High Speed Chase, JCSO Says
CLAYTON – A Wayne County man was arrested after he reportedly led law enforcement officers on a high speed chase. Jacob Michael Schuch, age 20, of Goldsboro is facing criminal…
Firearm, Illegal Blue Lights Seized From Driver, JCSO Says
PRINCETON – A driver is facing charges after reportedly having blue lights illegally installed on his civilian vehicle. Raekwon Unique Wallace, age 29, of Goldsboro was spotted behind the wheel…
Wayne County Animal Shelter Temporarily Closed To Public Due To AC Issue
GOLDSBORO – The Wayne County Animal Shelter is temporarily closed to the public due to a malfunctioning air conditioning unit in the public visitation area. Facility Services is actively working…
Goldsboro To Remove Freedom Tree Due To Safety Concerns
GOLDSBORO — The City of Goldsboro has contracted with a local tree removal service to remove the historic Freedom Tree due to advanced disease and public safety concerns. Weather permitting,…
More Charges Filed Against Home Repair Contractor
A home repair contractor arrested by Smithfield Police on charges he defrauded a South Smithfield resident $23,112 in a home repair scam is facing additional charges. Anthony Tyrone Smoot, age…
Narcotics Trafficker Sentenced To More Than 12 Years In Prison
NEW BERN, N.C. – Jesus Anibal Gutierrez, a 27-year-old resident of College Park, GA was sentenced this week to 12-1/2 years in federal prison for distributing crystal methamphetamine in Wayne…
Chase With Stolen Car Ends With Violent Crash
WILSON’S MILLS – Two people were apprehended following a brief high speed chase involving a stolen car. It ended when the fleeing driver crashed into the side of a fuel…
Business Owner Accused Of Defrauding Johnston County Couple
SMITHFIELD – The owner of a home repair company has been arrested on fraud charges. Anthony Tyrone Smoot, the owner and operator of Smooth RSR, also known as Smooth Roofing…
Turkish Manufacturer Will Establish First American Facility In Wayne County, Create 216 Jobs
GOLDSBORO – On Tuesday, Governor Josh Stein announced that Pelsan Tekstil A.S., a global leader in breathable film technologies for the hygiene and medical sectors, will establish its first production…
Driver Arrested After High Speed Chase
SMITHFIELD – A high speed chase that began in Wayne County ended in Johnston County, Sunday afternoon. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office began pursuing the driver of a red car.…
