Onslow County Businessman Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud
An Onslow County businessman, Jimmy Brinkley, pleaded guilty to tax fraud in Wake County Superior Court for embezzling over $511,000 in state withholding taxes for his company.
Greenville New Bern Washington, NC, October 27, 2026 —
An Onslow County businessman, Jimmy Brinkley, pleaded guilty to tax fraud in Wake County Superior Court in a case involving more than $511,000 in state withholding taxes, according to the information provided.
The summary says Brinkley embezzled the state withholding taxes for his company. It does not identify the company or provide details about the period covered by the taxes. It also does not state when the plea was entered or describe the circumstances of the case.
Information about the next steps in the court case was not provided. The summary does not say whether Brinkley has been sentenced, what penalties prosecutors may seek, or whether the court has scheduled another hearing. No details were provided about an investigation, the prosecution, or any response from Brinkley or his representatives.
The amount cited is more than $511,000. The information does not specify an exact total beyond that figure, explain how the funds were handled, or provide a breakdown of the taxes involved. It also does not include details about any restitution, fines or other financial consequences.
The plea was entered in Wake County Superior Court, while Brinkley is described as an Onslow County businessman. The information provided does not explain the relationship between the two counties or identify where the conduct occurred. Further details about the case, including its timeline and the outcome of any sentencing proceedings, were not available in the summary.
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