Benson
Report: Man Tried To Elude Arrest On Mini Bike
BENSON – A Benson man attempted to elude authorities on a mini bike. It didn’t work. Around 10:38am Friday, Johnston County deputies were summoned to a home in the 100…
Four Oaks Woman Held In Benson Break-In
BENSON – A 22 year-old woman is behind bars after she allegedly forcibly entered a Benson-area home and stole items. Alesha Ann Lee of Smith Street, Four Oaks was arrested…
Woman Breaks Into Same Store Three Times, JCSO Says
BENSON – Johnston County sheriff’s detectives have arrested a female burglary suspect they say broke into the same business three times, minutes apart. It happened at Mac’s General Merchandise on…
Motorcyclist Struck In Front Of Own Home
FOUR OAKS – The State Highway Patrol is investigating a serious two vehicle accident involving a motorcycle. The collision was reported at 2:31pm Friday in the 10000 block of US…
JCSO Needs Help Identifying This Person
BENSON – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office has released an image of a person of interest in a break-in investigation. Authorities would like to speak with the person in this…
Suspect In Custody After High Speed Pursuit
KENLY – A suspect is in custody after a high speed chase that started in the Kenly city limits and later ended in the Kenly city limits. Around 9:05pm Friday,…
Stop Sticks End Chase With Impaired Driving Suspect, JCSO Says
BENSON – A Caswell County woman landed in the Johnston County Jail Friday night after a chase involving Johnston County deputies. Around 8:16pm, a patrol deputy attempted to stop a…
$2.8 Million Bid Awarded For HVAC Upgrades At Three Schools
JOHNSTON COUNTY – The Johnston County Public School Board will spend $2,863,500 to update HVAC equipment at three public school campuses. Heating and air conditioning units at Selma Elementary, West…
Former Johnston County Resident Sentenced To Over 11 Years In Federal Prison
WILMINGTON, NC – A former Johnston County man was sentenced this week to served 11 years 8 months in federal prison. Luis Oceguera, age 21, of Sampson County, formerly of…
17 New Classrooms Will Be Added At Benson Elementary
BENSON – Benson Elementary School will be getting some relief from overcrowded classrooms. The school is currently 54 students over capacity and is expected to continue to grow. Five mobile…
Safe And Money Taken During Break-In
BENSON – A Benson-area resident said their home safe and cash was stolen during a break-in. The victim, who lives on Ennis Road, said someone entered their home between 8:00pm…
Benson Gets A Big Hand!
BENSON – The Town of Benson and the Benson Art Advisory Board are proud to announce the installation of the second sculpture in the annual rotating art display on Main…
