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Wayne County, NC Arrests & Jail Records

How To Search Wayne County Arrest Records?

Approximately 230,000 arrests take place in North Carolina annually, with Wayne County contributing about 4,000 to this total. Arrest records are generally considered public information under the North Carolina Public Records Law (N.C. Gen. Stat. §132-1). This law allows members of the public to access records held by government agencies, including arrest records. The charge for obtaining copies of arrest records in Wayne County ranges from $1 to $25, depending on the type and extent of records requested.

Certain arrest records in Wayne County are not accessible to the public. Information involving sealed cases, juveniles, or victim identities is restricted to the Wayne County District Attorney's Office, law enforcement agencies, the individuals named in the records, and other authorized agencies.

How To Look Up Wayne County Arrest Records?

Wayne County arrest records are maintained by several government agencies, including the Wayne County Sheriff's Office, local Police Departments, and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NCSBI).

Sheriff Arrest Records

Arrest records from the Wayne County Sheriff's Office can be requested by mail or in person at:

Wayne County Sheriff's Office

207 East Chestnut Street

Goldsboro, NC 27530

Phone: (919) 731-1481

Obtaining copies of arrest records may require a nominal fee. It is advisable to contact the Sheriff's Office ahead of time to inquire about any potential charges.​ Requesters can also use the Inmate Locator available on the Sheriff's platform to search for current inmate information.

Police Arrest Records

Arrest records from Police Departments in Wayne County can be obtained online, by mail, or in person. Some departments provide online access through their official platforms. To request records by mail, send a written request with the arrestee's name, date of arrest, and other relevant details to the appropriate police department's mailing address, including any required fees. For in-person requests, visit the police department during business hours to request the records. Major Police Departments in Wayne County include:

North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation

Record owners can access their criminal records through the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. The SBI offers online access to criminal records through the North Carolina Judicial Branch portal. For mail requests, individuals must submit the Right to Review application form on the SBI's Background Checks page, including a fingerprint card and a $14 processing fee. Mail the request to the SBI's Customer Service Unit. Wayne County copies of arrest records may be obtained by mail or by visiting the Office at:

North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation

3320 Garner Road

Raleigh, NC 27610

Certain information is required before obtaining copies of arrest records, including the subject's name, date of birth, sex, and race.

Criminal Court Records

Wayne County criminal court records can be obtained from the Wayne County Clerk of Superior Court, who is responsible for managing these records. Copies of criminal court records may be obtained by mail or in person by visiting the Superior Court Clerk's Office at:

Wayne County Superior Clerk's Office

224 East Walnut Street

Goldsboro, NC 27530

Copies of Wayne County criminal court records require a fee depending on the request details. It is advisable to contact the Superior Court Clerk's Office at (919) 722-6100 to confirm their current process and fees for obtaining criminal court records before mailing any request. Additionally, third-party websites like InfoTracer offer online services for Wayne County public records.

Arrest Statistics

Wayne County reports an arrest rate of 34.47 per 1,000 people. Below is a summary of the county's yearly arrest statistics for both adults and juveniles.

Arrest TypeNumber of Arrests
Murder22
Rape14
Robbery55
Aggravated Assault606
Burglary666
Larceny2,373
Motor Vehicle Theft356
Total Number of Arrests4,092

Source: North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, Summary Statistics.

Police Departments in Wayne County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Goldsboro Police Department204 S Center St919-580-4200
Walnut Creek Police Department103 Village Dr(919)778-9991

Wayne County Jail

  • Agency Name: Wayne County NC Detention Center
  • State: NC
  • City: Goldsboro
  • Type: County
  • Address: 207 East Chestnut Street
  • Phone Number: 919-731-1660
  • Fax: 919-705-1905
  • Email: Robert.Thaxton@waynegov.com
  • Website: http://www.waynegov.com/371/Detention-Center

Prisons and Jails in Wayne County

NameAddressPhone
Neuse Correctional Institution701 Stevens Mill Rd919-731-2023
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