Crime
Prosecutors Announce Intent To Seek Death Penalty In Quadruple Child Murder Case
JOHNSTON COUNTY – During a court hearing Thursday morning, the Johnston County District Attorney’s Office announced it will seek the death penalty against a man accused of killing four children…
Four Oaks Man Charged In Wayne County Meth Trafficking Investigation
GOLDSBORO — A Four Oaks man is facing multiple methamphetamine trafficking charges after a Wayne County drug investigation led authorities to identify him as a suspected supplier in the region.…
Report: Johnston County Deputies Catch Men Stealing Scrap Metal
PRINCETON – Two Johnston County men were arrested after reportedly attempting to steal scrap metal from a barn on Howell Road. On November 19 around 3:40 a.m., deputies responded to…
One Dead, Two Hospitalized After Drive-By Shootings In Harnett County
HARNETT COUNTY — A 16-year-old was killed and two others were injured in shootings Sunday afternoon in Harnett County. Deputies were first called at 3:45 p.m. to Scooter Lane in…
Sheriff’s Office Seeks Help Identifying Church Break-In Suspect
BENSON – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect involved in a break-in at a local church. The burglary occurred Nov. 24 around…
Suspect Turns Himself In Following Deadly Shooting Of Child
CLAYTON – The search for a suspect accused in the fatal shooting of a 12-year-old child ended Monday morning when 20-year-old Ty’ryn Anthony Zah’rel Washington of Kenly surrendered to authorities.…
Man Assaulted, Robbed While Checking Mailbox
CLAYTON – A man said he was assaulted and robbed while checking his mailbox last week in what appears to be a random attack. The victim told the Johnston County…
Suspect Sought After 12-Year-Old Killed In Clayton Shooting
Dec. 1, 2025This story has been updated: Nov. 29, 2025CLAYTON — A 12-year-old boy was fatally shot Friday evening after a weapon discharged inside a crowded apartment in Clayton, according…
Deputies Investigate Break-In At Used Car Lot
BENSON — Deputies are investigating a break-in at Young’s Auto Sales at 40 County Line Road outside of Benson,. The incident was discovered Nov. 25 when an employee arrived for…
Smithfield Police Seize Drugs, Cash During Search Warrant
SMITHFIELD – A narcotics investigation by the Smithfield Police Department culminated in a search warrant on Nov. 13, resulting in the arrests of three individuals. Officers executed the warrant at…
Sampson County Drug Boss Found Guilty Of Selling Massive Amounts of Methamphetamine Into Eastern NC Communities
RALEIGH – A federal jury has convicted a Sampson County native on twelve counts of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and distribution of methamphetamine stemming from his leadership of a large-scale…
Johnston County Arrest Follows Investigation Into Rape Allegations
SMITHFIELD – A Cary man has been arrested on multiple charges of sexually assaulting a minor, following a joint investigation by Cary Police and the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office. Antoinio…
