November 06, 2025
Crime
Deputies Arrest Man Accused Of Stealing Guns In Break-In
SELMA — A Selma man has been arrested in connection with a September break-in during which several firearms were stolen. John Nicholas Rhodes, 27, of Wiggs Road, was arrested Nov.…
Pair Accused Of Stealing Credit Card From Elderly Woman
WILLOW SPRING — Two Smithfield residents are facing felony charges after authorities say they stole a credit card from a 75-year-old woman and used it to make a purchase. According…
Smithfield Man Hospitalized After Midday Shooting
SMITHFIELD – A Smithfield man is recovering after arriving at Johnston Medical Center on Monday afternoon with a gunshot wound to the leg. Police said 36-year-old Tirom Toler showed up…
Reward Offered In Spectrum Fiber Optic Line Vandalism
JOHNSTON COUNTY — Spectrum is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for intentionally cutting a fiber optic line in eastern…
Johnston County Man Previously Charged With Fraud Arrested Again After High-Speed Chase
DUNN — A Johnston County man was arrested Thursday night after leading Dunn police on a chase that began on U.S. 421 and ended on Interstate 95, authorities said. According…
Suspect Arrested In Drive-By Shooting
CLAYTON – A Cary man has been arrested following a drive-by shooting that targeted a home near Clayton. According to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office, the shooting occurred around 9:19…
UPDATE: Johnston County Man Charged With Four Counts Of Murder After Children’s Bodies Found In Car Trunk
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A Johnston County man has now been charged with four counts of murder after deputies discovered the remains of four children at his home late Monday night.…
Do You Recognize This Vehicle? Police Seek Suspect In Church Theft
WILSON’S MILLS — Wilson’s Mills Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a vehicle caught on camera during a theft at a local church early Sunday morning. Surveillance footage…
Halloween Haul Ends In Handcuffs At Johnston County Walmart
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A Nashville, NC woman is facing felony charges after deputies say she tried to steal Halloween decorations and electronics from a Johnston County Walmart, only to be…
Shoplifting Suspect Faces Drug Charges After Arrest
SMITHFIELD – A man suspected of shoplifting is now facing drug-related charges following his arrest at a local outlet store. On October 12, around 5:00 p.m., Smithfield police responded to…
Break-In Reported At Selma Business
SELMA – Authorities are investigating an early morning break-in at a business just outside the Selma city limits. At approximately 2:35 a.m. on Saturday, October 18, deputies from the Johnston…
Accused Thief Arrested After Returning To Area, Police Say
SMITHFIELD – A man accused of stealing thousands of dollars in tools from a parked vehicle outside a Smithfield store was arrested after reportedly returning to the same area just…
