Crime

Embezzlement Investigation Underway At Johnston County Elementary School
A criminal investigation is now underway at a Johnston County Elementary School. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Wednesday they are investigating allegations money was embezzled at West Clayton Elementary School,…

Another Credit Card Skimmer Found On Fuel Pump At Smithfield Convenience Store
Smithfield Police are alerting customers who used a fuel pump at a convenience store recently to check your financial card statements closely. On Feb. 3rd,, a state inspector was conducting…

Gunman Robs Harnett County Bank
The Harnett County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a bank robbery. The holdup was reported at 3:16pm today (Tuesday) at First Bank, located at 3210 Ray Road in Spring Lake. According…

Wayne County Brothers Sentenced For Robbery Of CVS In Wilmington
Two men have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms by a federal judge in Raleigh. Chief United States District Judge Terrence W. Boyle sentenced brothers Justin Whitaker, 27, and Sterling Whitaker,…

Death Of Pregnant Woman Found In Car Ruled A Homicide
The NC Medical Examiner’s Office on Friday ruled the death of a pregnant woman found in her car as a homicide. At 11:16pm Wednesday, Wayne County Communications received a call…

Operation Lone Ranger Leads To More Than 90 Charges
Smithfield Police announced Thursday the culmination of an undercover drug investigation dubbed Operation Lone Ranger. The operation targeted street level drug sales of cocaine, marijuana, methamphetamines and opiate-based pain pills.…

Vandals Damage GCAA Buildings
Vandals caused damage to four buildings earlier this week, according to the Greater Cleveland Athletic Association (GCAA). According to GCAA representatives, someone sprayed paint graffiti on several buildings, including the concession…

Suspect Steals Gas From Church Van
Authorities are investigating a theft at a Johnston County church. A member of the Hephzibah Baptist Church located at 4633 US 70 East, Princeton reported Monday morning that someone had cut…

Man Seriously Injured At Smithfield Club
Smithfield Police detectives are investigating an assault that seriously injured a Benson man. Police said it happened around 3:00am last Saturday, Jan. 18th at Twister’s, located at 1300 S. Brightleaf…

Tips In Homicide Case Lead To Search For Evidence Along Highway
Investigators with the Sampson County Sheriff’s Office were searching for evidence in a homicide investigation near an N.C. Highway 55/Harnett-Dunn Highway bridge over Mingo Swamp Wednesday. Lt. Marcus Smith said…

Angier Man Sentenced To 90 Months In Federal Prison
An Angier man has been sentenced to 90 months in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release. United States District Judge Louis W. Flanagan sentenced Curtis Patrick Hodges,…

Benson Police Searching For Man Wanted For Several Break-Ins
Benson Police are searching for a suspect following several area break-ins targeting local businesses. Multiple breaking and entering warrants have been taken out on Dantrel Ray Collie, 37, of the…








