Crime
Drug Investigation Results In Arrests
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — Four people were arrested March 20 after deputies executed a search warrant at a residence near the Wake County line, according to the Johnston County Sheriff’s…
Authorities Seize Drugs, Arrest Suspect In Kenly Raid
KENLY, N.C. – After a monthlong investigation, deputies moved in on a property in the 6800 block of U.S. Highway 301 and arrested a man they allege had been selling…
Police Seek Suspect In Assault That Sent Two To Hospital
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – An early morning assault in Smithfield left two people hospitalized and prompted police to seek charges against a suspect who fled the scene. The incident happened around…
Man Charged After Road Rage Shooting On U.S. 70
PRINCETON, N.C. — Authorities have made an arrest in connection with a road rage shooting that left one man critically injured last week along U.S. Highway 70 East near Princeton.…
Johnston County Jury Convicts Man In Shooting, High-Speed Chase
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — Following a week-long trial, a Johnston County jury on March 13 convicted 39-year-old Murad Terrall Taylor of discharging a firearm into an occupied vehicle, felony fleeing…
Man Arrested In Connection With Father’s Death
SAMPSON COUNTY, N.C. — A Roseboro man has been charged with felony involuntary manslaughter in the death of his father following an altercation in Clinton last year. Sampson County deputies…
Break-In At Johnston County Church Under Investigation
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — Authorities are investigating a break-in at a local church where thieves stole power equipment. The incident occurred around 1:47 a.m. on March 11 at Community Baptist…
Driver Seriously Injured After Pursuit Ends In Fiery Crash
CLAYTON, N.C. — A police pursuit involving a suspected stolen vehicle ended in a fiery crash early this morning (Thursday), leaving the driver seriously injured, according to Clayton police. Officers…
Deputies Bust Illegal Gambling Operation, Seize Drugs, Moonshine And Cash
BENSON, N.C. — An undercover investigation led to the discovery of an illegal gambling operation and a large quantity of narcotics at a Johnston County home Wednesday afternoon, deputies said.…
One Charged, One Cleared After Domestic Break-In Incident
WILSON’S MILLS, N.C. — One person is facing multiple charges following a domestic-related break-in attempt Tuesday morning in a residential neighborhood in Wilson’s Mills. According to Wilson’s Mills Police Chief…
Virginia Man Arrested In Johnston County Rape, Kidnapping Case
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — A months-long investigation by the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office has led to the arrest of a Virginia man accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a woman…
$5 Stolen In Two Smithfield Vehicle Break-Ins
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Smithfield Police are investigating two car break-ins reported Friday morning. The incidents occurred around 6:25 a.m. March 13 in the 200 block of NC Highway 210. A…
