Crime
Man Accused Of Burning Utility Pole
Criminal charges have been filed against a Smithfield man who allegedly admitted to setting fire to a Town of Smithfield utility pole. The Smithfield Fire Department responded to the blaze…
Police Need Help Identifying This Person
Do you recognize the person in this surveillance camera image? Smithfield Police released the image Thursday afternoon in hopes someone might recognize them. Captain R. Sheppard said the individual is…
Arrest Made In Pedestrian Hit And Run
Benson Police announced today an arrest in a pedestrian hit and run accident. Shebrail Frasier, 44, with addresses in Selma and Benson, was arrested on Wednesday by the Erwin Police…
Nearly $7,000 In Clothing Stolen During Snatch And Grab Robbery
Smithfield Police are looking for two suspects following a snatch and grab robbery. The incident happened around 4:40pm Monday at Polo Ralph Lauren at 1205 Outlet Center Drive. Police said…
Victim Falls For Scam
CLAYTON – An elderly woman said she was scammed last week by a caller who claimed he was an employee of Amazon Prime. The 73 year-old victim was at home…
Former Teacher Charged With Having Sexual Relationship With Student
A former English teacher was arrested today (Tuesday) on three counts of taking indecent liberties with a student. Keith Gerald Woodard III, was a former teacher at Charles B. Aycock…
Family Offers Reward For Information In Home Invasion, Shooting
SELMA – The family of a Selma man seriously wounded during a home invasion is offering a reward for information leading to an arrest. The incident happened at 1:05am last…
Victim Shot During Home Invasion
A 36 year-old man sustained life threatening injuries after being shot during a home invasion. It happened at 1:05am Friday at 400 E. Richardson Street in Selma. Selma Police said…
Benson Police: Hit And Run Driver Intentionally Struck Pedestrian
Benson Police are searching for a vehicle they believe intentionally struck a pedestrian then fled from the scene. The incident happened around 11:30pm Friday. A pedestrian was struck and injured by…
Shots Fired Into Car Occupied By Older Couple
SMITHFIELD – Police are investigating a shooting Wednesday night in East Smithfield. Police Chief Keith Powell said an older couple was riding in their car on Massey Street when a…
Mother, Son Arrested At Walmart
A Smithfield mother and her adult son were arrested Tuesday afternoon at Walmart on Highway 42 in the Cleveland community. Around 2:15pm, Johnston County deputies responded to Walmart after loss…
Police Investigating Third Business Break-In
Smithfield Police are investigating a third business break-in reported on Monday. An employee at Las Brasas restaurant at 1219 S. Brightleaf Boulevard reported someone shattered a glass door and made…
