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Nearly 500 Johnston County Children Take Part In Summer Reading Events
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Nearly 500 children participated in summer reading events held across Johnston County as part of an effort to keep young students reading while school is out. Read…
Two Johnston Residents Lose More Than $16,000 In Phone Scams
BENSON, N.C. — Two Johnston County residents lost a combined $16,647 after scammers posing as bank fraud investigators convinced the victims to withdraw cash and purchase gift cards in separate…
Man Wanted From July Chase Captured In Southern Johnston County
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A chance encounter with a deputy on patrol triggered an extensive search for a man wanted since a vehicle pursuit last month. Michael Angel Roca-Rivera, 34, of…
Woman, Pit Bull Found Inside SUV During Early-Morning Break-In Call
BENSON, N.C. – A 35-year-old woman was arrested early Sunday after Johnston County sheriff’s deputies allegedly found her sitting inside a stranger’s SUV with the victim’s purse. Deputies were called…
Man Charged After Brightspeed Cable Stolen Near Benson
BENSON, N.C. – An alert citizen who reported suspicious activity near N.C. 50 South helped Johnston County sheriff’s deputies arrest a man accused of cutting and stealing communications cable containing…
Pickup Overturns In Fatal N.C. 242 Crash
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A Dunn man was killed and a passenger seriously injured in an early-morning crash Saturday on N.C. 242 in southern Johnston County. The N.C. State Highway Patrol…
Four Local High Schools Win $5,000, Could Compete For $1 Million Prize
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Four Johnston County high schools have each won $5,000 and remain in the running for substantially larger prizes, including a $1 million football field upgrade. West Johnston…
SHP: Driver Wanted After 130 MPH Chase Ends In Benson
BENSON, N.C. – The N.C. State Highway Patrol has identified the driver wanted after a high-speed pursuit on Interstate 95 Thursday afternoon that reached 130 mph before ending in Benson.…
Kenly Woman Faces Felony Assault, Methamphetamine Charges
KENLY, N.C. – A Kenly woman wanted by Benson Police for allegedly striking and dragging a man with a vehicle was arrested Aug. 8, and deputies said they found nearly…
Former Benson Officer Allegedly Used Police Investigation To Gain Access To Victim’s Home, Warrants Say
Content Warning: This story contains descriptions of an alleged sexual assault that may be disturbing to some readers. BENSON, N.C. — Newly released search warrants provide the first detailed account…
Authorities Seek Tips After Utility Poles Pulled Down For Copper Theft
BENSON, N.C. — Johnston County authorities are investigating an unusual theft after someone used a vehicle to pull down several utility poles before stealing overhead telephone cable in the Meadow…
Angier Man Faces Felony Charge After Attempted Home Break-In
BENSON, N.C. — A 41-year-old Angier man has been charged after authorities said he attempted to break into a vacant home that was listed for sale in Johnston County. The…
