Crime
Teen Hospitalized, Suspect Arrested After Johnston County Stabbing
BENSON, N.C. – A 17-year-old is hospitalized with serious injuries after being stabbed during an altercation early Sunday morning south of Benson. The incident happened around 2:20 a.m. in the…
One Dead, Another Critically Injured In Coats Shooting
COATS, N.C. – One person was killed and another was critically injured in a shooting early Saturday morning in Harnett County. The Harnett County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were first…
Goldsboro Woman Charged In Series Of Trash Can Fires
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – A 37-year-old Goldsboro woman has been arrested following an investigation into a series of suspicious fires involving city-owned trash cans. The investigation began Sept. 15 after Goldsboro…
Dunn Couple Charged In Alleged State Credit Card Scheme
WAKE COUNTY, N.C. – A married couple employed by North Carolina state government is facing felony charges following an SBI investigation into alleged irregularities involving state-issued purchasing cards. The N.C.…
Detectives Hope New Tips Will Help Solve 2018 Goldsboro Homicide
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Eight years after Brennan Keith Hash was fatally shot, Goldsboro police are renewing their appeal for information in hopes of bringing closure to his family and solving…
Former Rocky Mount Cop Sentenced To Prison For Selling Cocaine
RALEIGH N.C. – A federal judge sentenced Linc Oshea Brooks, 56, to over 3 years in federal prison for possession with the intent to distribute cocaine. In early 2022, DEA…
Battery Theft Leaves Selma Man Charged
SELMA, N.C. – A Selma-area man has been charged with misdemeanor larceny after two car batteries were reported stolen from an 80-year-old resident. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office arrested Michael…
NC Man Faces Insurance Fraud Charge Over Fake Doctor’s Note
RALEIGH, N.C. – North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced Sept. 16 that Henry Lee Clyburn Jr., 42, of Charlotte, was charged with felony insurance fraud and common law uttering,…
Former Police Officer Charged After Infant Suffers Multiple Broken Bones
ARCHER LODGE, N.C. – A former police officer is being held under a $2.5 million bond after Johnston County sheriff’s detectives charged him with two felony child abuse offenses involving…
Police Charge 17-Year-Old In Fatal Brightleaf Boulevard Shooting
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – A 17-year-old has been charged with first-degree murder following a fatal shooting Wednesday afternoon on South Brightleaf Boulevard. Smithfield Police said detectives took the juvenile suspect into…
Sheriff’s Office: Two Charged After Drugs, Stolen Firearm Found
KENLY, N.C. – Two people were arrested after Johnston County deputies reportedly found suspected crystal methamphetamine, marijuana, Suboxone, drug paraphernalia and two firearms during a search warrant near Kenly. Investigators…
Two Arrested After Attempted Break-In At Selma Tractor Supply
SELMA, N.C. – Two men were arrested after an attempted break-in at Tractor Supply late Saturday night led to a short vehicle pursuit and an extensive search involving officers, a…
