Crime
Benson Man Accused Of Setting Fire To His Own Home
BENSON — A Benson man already facing charges in a separate mailbox fire case is now accused of setting fire to his own home. Isidoro Florest Molina, 45, of 1185…
Man Accused Of Two Thefts From Same Business
CLAYTON — A Clayton man awaiting trial on charges from an earlier arrest is now accused of stealing scrap aluminum twice from the same business. Zachary (Zachery) William Bernier, 42,…
Deputies: Man Kicked In Door, Took Basket Of Tortillas
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A Dunn man is accused of kicking in the back door of a stranger’s home Thursday afternoon and leaving with a small basket of tortillas. The unusual…
Craven County Man Charged With Insurance Fraud In Roofing Scam
RALEIGH – North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced Monday the arrest of Cameron Alexander Hammond, 34, of Vanceboro. Hammond was charged with one count of insurance fraud, one count…
Alert Neighbor Helps Police Make Arrest After Car Break-In
SMITHFIELD — A late-night dog walk helped lead police to a man accused of breaking into a neighbor’s SUV early Friday. Shortly after midnight Oct. 9, a resident walking his…
Break-In Reported At Four Oaks Area Convenience Store
FOUR OAKS — Someone broke into a convenience store near Four Oaks late Thursday night, damaging a cash register before leaving without taking any money, according to the Johnston County…
Man Sentenced To 72-99 Months For Killing 12-Year-Old In Clayton Apartment
SMITHFIELD — A Kenly man who surrendered to police three days after the fatal shooting of a 12-year-old boy inside a crowded Clayton apartment has pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter.…
Catalytic Converters, Batteries Stolen During Auto Salvage Break-In
MIDDLESEX — The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break-in at a northern Johnston County auto salvage business where more than $1,500 in vehicle parts were stolen. Deputies responded…
Man Wanted In Social Media Sale Robbery Taken Into Custody
SELMA — A man wanted since July for an armed robbery that began as a Facebook Marketplace sale has been arrested. Tony Moore, 23, of Selma was taken into custody…
Suspect Arrested In Armed Vehicle Theft
SMITHFIELD — A Smithfield man was jailed Friday after authorities accused him of taking a work truck from an acquaintance at gunpoint. The alleged robbery occurred around 3:45 p.m. Thursday,…
Smithfield Man Faces Felony, Misdemeanor Charges In Shoplifting Case
GARNER — A Smithfield man was arrested Friday afternoon after Johnston County sheriff’s deputies responded to a reported shoplifting at Tractor Supply. Authorities said Kevin Daniel Johnson of N.C. Highway…
Deputies Recover Property After I-95 Vehicle Break-In
SELMA — A pickup truck left disabled along Interstate 95 became the target of thieves, leading to one arrest and the recovery of some of the stolen property in Wilson…
