Crime
Couple Falls Victim To Rental Scam
Finding the right home to rent can be difficult. When a Rocky Mount couple saw an internet ad for a four year-old home for rent in the Glen Iris subdivision…
Photo Of Suspect Vehicle Released In Rash Of Convenience Store Break-Ins
Ten break-ins reported in Johnston County Early Friday morning, the 10th Johnston County convenience store was broken into. Authorities believe all ten break-ins, committed since Nov. 11th, may be connected.…
Shots Fired Near Downtown Smithfield
Detectives are investigating a shooting incident near Downtown Smithfield. Around 7:40pm Wednesday, officers responded to a report of multiple shots being fired in the 200 block of North Fourth Street.…
Suspect Caught On Camera Vandalizing Church Lawn, Urinating On Driveway
Deputies need assistance identifying suspect BENSON – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office has released surveillance camera images from a Benson-area church in hopes someone will recognize a suspect or his…
Amazon Delivery Driver Charged With Attempted Break-In
WENDELL – Wake County sheriff’s deputies arrested a woman this afternoon (Friday), after she attempted to break into an unoccupied home. Shortly after noon, deputies responded to the 6300 block…
Arrests Made Theft Of Landscape Equipment
Investigators were able to use security camera video to identify two suspects charged with breaking into a work truck and trailer last month at a Johnston County business. The theft…
Suspects Charged With Trying To Steal Catalytic Converters
ARCHER LODGE – A Johnston County homeowner reportedly caught two people attempting to steal catalytic converters from two vehicles parked at his residence. Shortly after 11:00am last Thursday, the 78…
Drones Stolen During Car Break-In
Two drones were stolen from a car during a break-in. Someone broke into a vehicle parked on Langdon Pointe Drive, off Cleveland Road near Cornwallis Road, between 1:00am and 6:30am…
Deputies Investigating Garner Gun Shop Break-In
A quick response time by Wake County sheriff’s deputies thwarted a suspect’s intent to steal weapons from a Garner gun shop early this morning. Just after 2:00am, Wake County 911…
Rash Of Convenience Store Break-Ins Could Be Related
Local law enforcement agencies are investigating a rash of convenience store break-ins this week. Authorities have not ruled out that most, if not all, could be connected. Between Wednesday and…
Woman Thought She Was Helping Captain America, Instead She Was Scammed $23,810
A 72 year-old Johnston County woman thought she was helping out one of her favorite actors. Instead she lost thousands of dollars in a scam. The victim said she saw…
Inmate Indicted For Murder
An inmate has been indicted on second-degree murder charges in connection with the fatal overdose death of a fellow prisoner. On June 25, 2020, Charles Allen, an inmate at Johnston…
