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Child Wrecks Truck While Heading To Hospital
A 14 year-old driver and her grandmother were both injured in a single vehicle accident on Highway 231 in northern Johnston County Monday afternoon. Around 12:30 PM, officials said the young girl was attempting to drive her grandmother to the…
Relative Linked To Selma Break-In
A relative has been charged with breaking into a Johnston County home last week stealing a television. On August 15th, a woman returned to her home on Highway 96 about four miles north of Selma and discovered the break-in and…
Break-In Reported At Smithfield Convenience Store
Smithfield Police are investigating a business break-in. Around 2:44 AM Saturday, officers discovered a break-in at the BP Service Mart at 272 Highway 210. A window was shattered by the intruder. Once inside, a cash register was damaged and an…
Clayton Town Employee Arrested For DWI
A Town of Clayton employee was arrested after police were called to a report of a man with a gun in the parking lot of a convenience store on Sunday. Just after 8:00 AM, Smithfield Police responded to Holley’s Open…
Suspects In Purse Snatchings Identified
Smithfield Police have made one arrest and are looking for a second suspect in connection with two purse snatching incident last week at Carolina Premium Outlets. On Monday, interim Police Chief Keith Powell announced the arrest of 27 year-old Brittany…
1 Of 2 Suspects Wanted For Internet Ad Robbery Arrested
An arrest has been made in the alleged robbery of a woman who responded to an internet ad last week. The 27 year-old Benson woman said she met a man who had a cell phone listed for sale on OfferUpNow.com.…
Man Armed With Assault Rifle Arrested Following Standoff
A western Johnston County man armed with an assault rifle was arrested after a tense standoff with Johnston County deputies Friday night. Around 8:45pm, officers were called to a home on Ridge Road near the Johnston-Harnett County line after 33…
Late Night Crash Downs Power Pole
A driver escaped with only minor injuries after her car overturned and knocked down a power pole Sunday night. The crash happened around 11:30pm on Stotts Mill Road, south of Wendell, in northern Johnston County. The young female driver lost…
SUV Crashes Near Kenly
An SUV ran off Highway 222 near Beulahtown Road west of Kenly Friday night striking a driveway culvert and overturning. No injuries were reported but the homeowner said the accident marked the fifth time a vehicle has ran off Highway…
Third Arrest Made In Four Oaks Break-In
A third arrest has been made in a Four Oaks area break-in. Megan Elizabeth Roberson, 25, of Hinnant Road, Selma was arrested Sunday for her alleged involvement in an August 3rd break-in on Webb Mill Road. A homeowner reported their…
