Wayne County Jail Roster
The Wayne County jail roster is a public record of all inmates held at the county detention center in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Wayne County is in the eastern Coastal Plain region, about 60 miles southeast of Raleigh. The jail roster lists inmate names, charges, booking dates, and bond information. You can search the Wayne County jail roster through the VINE system or by calling the sheriff's office at 919-731-1481. This page outlines every available method for finding inmates and accessing records.
Wayne County Quick Facts
Wayne County Detention Center
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office operates the detention center. Sheriff Larry Pierce heads the office. Maj. Fane Greenfield manages the jail. The facility has 200 beds and holds pretrial detainees along with inmates serving short sentences.
All arrests in Wayne County lead to bookings at this facility. During intake, staff record the inmate's name, date of birth, charges, bond amount, and the arresting agency. This information enters the Wayne County jail roster. The roster updates throughout the day as new bookings and releases happen. Wayne County is home to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, which adds to the area's population and activity. The Wayne County jail roster is a public document under North Carolina law. Anyone can view it without providing a reason or proof of relationship to the inmate.
| Agency |
Wayne County Sheriff's Office Goldsboro, NC Phone: (919) 731-1481 |
|---|---|
| Sheriff | Larry Pierce |
| Jail Administrator | Maj. Fane Greenfield |
| Capacity | 200 beds |
Search Wayne County Inmates
You can look up inmates on the Wayne County jail roster through online tools or by phone.
The VINE system is a free online search tool. Visit the website, select North Carolina, and enter the person's name. VINE pulls data from the Wayne County jail roster about every 15 minutes. If the person is held at the detention center, the system shows their charges and custody status. VINE also lets you register for free alerts. When the inmate is released, transferred, or has any status change, VINE will call, text, or email you. Registration is anonymous.
The NC SAVAN program offers the same features by phone. Call 1-877-627-2826 at any time. NC SAVAN links to all county jails in North Carolina, including Wayne County. The system supports more than 100 languages and is available around the clock.
Note: These tools only track inmates who have been booked into the Wayne County detention center. People who post bond before reaching the jail will not appear on the roster.
Wayne County Jail Records
Jail records in Wayne County are public under N.C.G.S. Chapter 132. This law defines public records as documents made or received in connection with government business. The Wayne County jail roster is created during the booking process, making it a public record.
A standard Wayne County jail roster entry includes the inmate's full name, date of birth, booking date, charges, bond amount, court date, and the arresting agency. Anyone can view this information. For older records no longer on the active Wayne County jail roster, submit a public records request to the sheriff's office. The office must respond as promptly as possible under state law. There is generally no charge for viewing records, though the office may charge for copies.
Under N.C.G.S. Chapter 15A, certain criminal process records have specific handling rules. But the core Wayne County jail roster data, showing who is in custody and on what charges, is always accessible to the public.
State Search Resources
North Carolina provides state-level tools for locating inmates who have left county custody.
The NC Department of Adult Correction has an offender search portal covering state prison inmates, probationers, and parolees. It does not track Wayne County jail inmates. If someone from Wayne County was convicted and transferred to a state facility, you can find them through this portal. Records go back to 1972.
The NC Judicial Branch keeps court records for all 100 counties. You can search for case details tied to people on the Wayne County jail roster. Court records add legal context such as hearing dates, plea agreements, and sentencing outcomes.
Note: State databases and the Wayne County jail roster are in separate systems. Allow time for records to update when an inmate is transferred between county and state custody.
About Wayne County
Wayne County has about 124,000 residents. It sits in the eastern Coastal Plain of North Carolina. Goldsboro is the county seat and the largest city. Seymour Johnson Air Force Base is a major presence in the area, contributing to the local economy and population. Other communities include Mount Olive, Pikeville, and Fremont. The Neuse River flows through the county.
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office patrols the unincorporated areas. The Goldsboro Police Department and Mount Olive Police Department handle their own jurisdictions. All arrests that lead to detention result in bookings at the Wayne County detention center. The Wayne County jail roster captures inmates from all agencies in the county. Sheriff Larry Pierce oversees the office. Maj. Fane Greenfield manages the 200-bed detention center and maintains the jail roster.
Wayne County Custody Alerts
Free custody alerts are available for Wayne County inmates.
Search for the inmate on VINELink.com or call 1-877-627-2826. Choose your alert method: phone, email, text, or TTY. Create a PIN. The inmate will not know. VINE sends alerts for releases, transfers, and escapes from the Wayne County jail. Escape alerts go out every 30 minutes for 24 hours. Other changes trigger calls every two hours during the daytime.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Wayne County. If you cannot find someone on the Wayne County jail roster, check these neighbors.