Crime
Kenly Woman Formally Charged In Fatal Shooting; Grand Jury Also Indicts Father On Drug Counts
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A Johnston County grand jury has returned indictments against two people following a deadly shooting in Kenly that claimed the life of a 19-year-old man and led…
Federal Judge Sends Convicted Robber To Prison For Stabbing Store Clerk
WILMINGTON, N.C. – A federal judge has sentenced Antwon Moore to 20 years in federal prison the maximum sentence allowed by law for committing an armed robbery. On November 25,…
Sheriff’s Office Investigating Two Attempted Dollar General Burglaries
JOHNSTON COUNTY — The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating attempted break-ins at two Dollar General stores in Johnston County after suspects tried but failed to gain entry during separate…
Police: Three Juveniles Identified As Victims In Child Sex Crimes Investigation
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A Goldsboro man is facing multiple felony charges after an investigation into alleged sex crimes involving three juvenile victims. According to the Goldsboro Police Department, officers began…
Two Charged After Stolen Pickup Allegedly Taken to Salvage Yard
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A months-long investigation into the theft of a pickup truck has resulted in felony charges against two Johnston County residents. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office said a…
Selma Man Accused Of Causing Damage Inside County Jail
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A Johnston County jail inmate is facing an additional criminal charge after authorities said he damaged a communications tablet inside the county detention center. Eric Hall Creech,…
Authorities Seek Leads After Copper Stolen From Solar Facilities
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — Investigators are looking into two copper thefts reported the same day at solar farm sites in Johnston County, including one case involving nearly $40,000 worth of…
Kenly Traffic Stop Leads To Recovery Of Stolen Firearm
KENLY, N.C. – A Selma woman was arrested after police said a stolen firearm was discovered during a traffic stop in Kenly. According to Kenly Police Chief James Ayers, Detective…
Woman Shot During Johnston County Road Rage Incident
SELMA, N.C. – A Johnston County man is facing an attempted murder charge after a 43 year-old Kenly woman was shot during an apparent road rage incident Friday evening. The…
Homeowner Finds Unexpected Visitor In Search Of Frozen Treats
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. – A Wilson man was arrested after allegedly entering a Johnston County homeowner’s garage and attempting to steal two Icee freeze pops from a freezer, authorities said.…
Police: Armed Man Forced Stranger Into Vehicle Before 911 Call Led To Arrest
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A quick-thinking kidnapping victim secretly called 911 from his cell phone after police said he was forced into his own vehicle at gunpoint at a Smithfield convenience…
Generator Stolen During Break-In At Johnston County Church
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break-in at a church in the Cleveland community where a donated generator and sports equipment were stolen. The…
