Crime
K9 Alert During Sampson County Traffic Stop Uncovers Cocaine, Weapons
NEWTON GROVE — A routine traffic stop on U.S. 421 led to the seizure of two kilograms of cocaine and two firearms, according to the Sampson County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies…
Mortgage Wire Fraud Scam Targets Local Woman
SMITHFIELD – A hacker posing as a real estate attorney scammed a Johnston County resident out of a large sum of money. The victim is among the latest in a…
Tis The Season… For A Holiday Grinch?
Someone’s on the Naughty List JOHNSTON COUNTY — Bah humbug, indeed. A Johnston County family is dealing with a real-life Grinch after their outdoor Christmas lights were intentionally damaged not…
Fiber Optic Line Intentionally Cut Outside Benson
BENSON — The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a fiber-optic communications line was intentionally cut Sunday, marking at least the second time the same line has been vandalized…
Man Allegedly Robs Own Mother
BENSON, N.C. — A Benson man was arrested after authorities say he robbed his own mother during a domestic altercation. Otis Jikeam Giles Jr., 36, of Marler Road, was taken…
Prosecutors Announce Intent To Seek Death Penalty In Quadruple Child Murder Case
JOHNSTON COUNTY – During a court hearing Thursday morning, the Johnston County District Attorney’s Office announced it will seek the death penalty against a man accused of killing four children…
Four Oaks Man Charged In Wayne County Meth Trafficking Investigation
GOLDSBORO — A Four Oaks man is facing multiple methamphetamine trafficking charges after a Wayne County drug investigation led authorities to identify him as a suspected supplier in the region.…
Report: Johnston County Deputies Catch Men Stealing Scrap Metal
PRINCETON – Two Johnston County men were arrested after reportedly attempting to steal scrap metal from a barn on Howell Road. On November 19 around 3:40 a.m., deputies responded to…
One Dead, Two Hospitalized After Drive-By Shootings In Harnett County
HARNETT COUNTY — A 16-year-old was killed and two others were injured in shootings Sunday afternoon in Harnett County. Deputies were first called at 3:45 p.m. to Scooter Lane in…
Sheriff’s Office Seeks Help Identifying Church Break-In Suspect
BENSON – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect involved in a break-in at a local church. The burglary occurred Nov. 24 around…
Suspect Turns Himself In Following Deadly Shooting Of Child
CLAYTON – The search for a suspect accused in the fatal shooting of a 12-year-old child ended Monday morning when 20-year-old Ty’ryn Anthony Zah’rel Washington of Kenly surrendered to authorities.…
Man Assaulted, Robbed While Checking Mailbox
CLAYTON – A man said he was assaulted and robbed while checking his mailbox last week in what appears to be a random attack. The victim told the Johnston County…
