Wayne County Sheriff's Office, NC

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The Goldsboro-Wayne NAACP hosted its “Guns Down Summer” event on Friday, June 5, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Mina We...
06/08/2026

The Goldsboro-Wayne NAACP hosted its “Guns Down Summer” event on Friday, June 5, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Mina Weil Park in Goldsboro. Held on the last day of school, the event reflected a community-wide commitment to creating a safe and positive summer for children and families.

The event featured free food, music, speakers, vendors, youth engagement activities, voter education and registration, and a variety of other community resources.

Pictured are Corporal Ja’Shawn Faire (left) and Corporal Kyree Williams (right) of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office.

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Division hosted a Multi-Agency High-Visibility Saturation Event on ...
06/02/2026

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Division hosted a Multi-Agency High-Visibility Saturation Event on May 27, 2026. The operation focused on major thoroughfares throughout northern Wayne County, including areas within the Goldsboro city limits.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Forensic Tests for Alcohol BAT Mobile Unit was deployed in support of the operation. Personnel from the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office DWI Task Force, Violent Prevention Response Team (ViPR), Detective Division, School Resource Officer Division, Patrol Division, and Detention Center participated in the event.

Several law enforcement agencies from across eastern North Carolina also assisted, including the Onslow County Sheriff’s Office, Pender County Sheriff’s Office, Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office, Goldsboro Police Department, Mount Olive Police Department, Pikeville Police Department, Fremont Police Department, and the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.

A total of 49 law enforcement officers from Wayne County and neighboring jurisdictions participated in the operation with a common goal: removing impaired drivers from the roadway and enhancing public safety.

The operation resulted in the following enforcement actions:
• DWI-related offenses: 9
• Other traffic offenses: 29
• Restraint-related offenses: 14
• Misdemeanor drug violations: 2
• Driving while license revoked: 18
• Other misdemeanor violations: 2
• No operator’s license: 12
• Wanted persons apprehended: 2
• Speeding violations: 31
• Fi****ms recovered: 5
• Reckless driving: 2
• Warnings issued: 31
• Registration violations: 22
• No insurance: 9

Total Charges Issued: 152

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to working with local, state, and regional law enforcement partners to improve roadway safety, deter impaired driving, and protect the citizens of Wayne County.

On May 22, 2026, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office and the North Carolina State Bureau of In-vestigation arrested and ch...
05/27/2026

On May 22, 2026, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office and the North Carolina State Bureau of In-vestigation arrested and charged Paul Eugene Bennett, 57, of Wolf Lane, Goldsboro, with 10 counts of Second-Degree S*xual Exploitation of a Minor after a search warrant was executed at his residence.

An investigation was initiated after authorities received multiple CyberTips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) regarding child s*xual abuse material. Bennett was identified through information provided in the CyberTips and was found to be in possession of electronic material depicting child s*xual exploitation.

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is a member of the NC Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (NC ICAC). NC ICAC is part of a nationwide network of task forces dedicated to protecting children from online dangers.

Bennett was booked into the Wayne County Detention Center under a $120,000 secured bond.

Members of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard attended the “Honoring Our Fallen Heroes” ceremony held Monday,...
05/20/2026

Members of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard attended the “Honoring Our Fallen Heroes” ceremony held Monday, May 18, 2026, at Wayne Community College’s Moffatt Auditorium. Hosted by Wayne Community College in partnership with local first responder agencies, the ceremony paid tribute to the law enforcement officers, firefighters, and EMS personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. The event served as a solemn reminder of the courage, dedication, and service of those who gave their lives protecting and serving their communities. Also pictured are Honor Guard members from the Goldsboro Fire Department, Goldsboro Police Department, and Wayne County EMS.

On May 6, 2026, the School Resource Officer at Eastern Wayne Elementary School was asked to respond to the front office ...
05/08/2026

On May 6, 2026, the School Resource Officer at Eastern Wayne Elementary School was asked to respond to the front office regarding an issue involving a parent.

After arriving and assessing the situation, the School Resource Officer determined that Ariyana Jones, 23, of Central Heights Road, Goldsboro, was in possession of a handgun located inside her purse while on school property.

Jones was taken into custody without incident and charged with the following offenses:

• Class I Felony — Weapon on Campus or Other Educational Property
• Class 2 Misdemeanor — Carrying a Concealed Weapon

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office S*x Offender Registration Unit was notified by Wayne County Probation and Parole that ...
05/08/2026

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office S*x Offender Registration Unit was notified by Wayne County Probation and Parole that Daniel Scott McMillan, 36, of Stevens Mill Road in Goldsboro, a registered North Carolina s*x offender placed on Satellite-Based Monitoring, was found to be on or about property that included child play areas, which he is prohibited from accessing under the conditions of his registration requirements.

Following an investigation, McMillan was determined to be in violation of North Carolina s*x offender registry laws and was taken into custody without incident. McMillan was charged with two felony counts of S*x Offender/Child Premises Violation. He was placed in the Wayne County Detention Center without bond.

Congratulations to Wayne County School Resource Officer Jay Sasser, who has been nominated as a “Best of North Carolina ...
05/05/2026

Congratulations to Wayne County School Resource Officer Jay Sasser, who has been nominated as a “Best of North Carolina Hero.” This program was launched in 2025 by Horton & Mendez Law Firm as a way to honor North Carolina’s first responders, including firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMS personnel, and others who protect and serve our communities.

Nominees can win up to $4,000 in cash prizes, so spread the word and vote for Officer Sasser. Votes can be cast at BestofNCHeroes.com through May 18, 2026.

On February 25, 2026, detectives with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division launched a criminal inve...
04/23/2026

On February 25, 2026, detectives with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division launched a criminal investigation into a fraud that occurred in the southern portion of Wayne County. The victim reported being contacted by phone by individuals claiming to represent Wells Fargo Bank. Under false pretenses, the victim was instructed to place cash into a mailbox, which was collected shortly thereafter by the offender. The victim also electronically wired U.S. currency into an account controlled by the offender.

During the course of the investigation, Dashun McKinnon, 29, of Goldsboro, was identified as a suspect. On April 16, 2026, McKinnon was taken into custody and charged with three felony counts of Obtaining Property by False Pretenses. McKinnon was placed in the Wayne County Jail under a $90,000 secured bond.

In the early morning hours of April 17, 2026, Robert Edward Lee Ward, 33, of Warsaw, NC, was taken into custody in Georg...
04/23/2026

In the early morning hours of April 17, 2026, Robert Edward Lee Ward, 33, of Warsaw, NC, was taken into custody in Georgia by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force. Ward has been on the run since charges were filed against him and his co-defendant on March 20, 2026.

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office would like to extend its appreciation to the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force for their assistance in locating Ward and taking him into custody. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office would also like to extend its appreciation to the citizens who submitted tips to help locate Ward.

CHARGES:
Discharge of a Weapon into Occupied Property (16 counts)
Discharge of a Weapon into Occupied Property Causing Serious Bodily Injury (1 count)
Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon (1 count)

An extensive investigation by the Goldsboro/Wayne County Drug Task Force has led to the arrest of a local man on multipl...
04/20/2026

An extensive investigation by the Goldsboro/Wayne County Drug Task Force has led to the arrest of a local man on multiple fentanyl and co***ne trafficking and distribution charges.

Damien Tavares Robinson, 46, of Park Avenue, Goldsboro, was identified as a source of supply for fentanyl and co***ne in the Goldsboro area of Wayne County. The operation, which involved coordinated efforts between the Drug Task Force and the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Division, culminated in Robinson’s arrest.

Evidence obtained during the investigation provided sufficient probable cause for officers to request and receive arrest warrants for Robinson.

Robinson has been charged with:

• Trafficking O***m or He**in – 4 counts
• Trafficking Co***ne – 2 counts
• Sell/Deliver Schedule II Controlled Substance – 2 counts
• PWIMSD Schedule II Controlled Substance – 2 counts
• Sell/Deliver Co***ne – 2 counts
• PWIMSD Co***ne – 2 counts
• Sell/Deliver He**in
• PWIMSD He**in
• M/S/D/P Controlled Substance within 1,000 feet of a school – 5 counts

Robinson is currently being held at the Wayne County Detention Facility under a $2,000,000 bond.

This arrest is a significant step in our ongoing commitment to removing dangerous narcotics from our community. If you have information on individuals selling or storing illegal narcotics, please contact Crime Stoppers at (919) 735-2255 or download the free Wayne County Sheriff’s Office app to report a tip. All information is kept anonymous.

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207 E Chestnut Street
Goldsboro, NC
27530

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