Crime
Benson Man Killed In Shooting
LILLINGTON – A 31 year-old Benson man was killed and another person injured Saturday afternoon in Harnett County. Sheriff Wayne Coats said the incident happened around 4:00pm at 15 Cater…
Pair Charged In Murder Of High School Senior
First-degree murder charges have been filed against two suspects in the shooting death of a Harnett County high school senior. Eighteen year-old Iyania A. Rhone was asleep in her home…
Former Pastor Facing Additional Charges
The former pastor of a Four Oaks church was arrested on additional charges today. Stephen Arthur Morris was originally charged on July 5, 2019 for allegedly sexually assaulting a juvenile…
3 Arrested During Four Oaks Narcotics Search Warrant
Three people were arrested following a narcotics search warrant at a Four Oaks area home. Following an undercover drug investigation, agents with the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office executed the warrant…
Four Oaks Man Sentenced To 48 Months In Prison
RALEIGH – A Four Oaks man was sentenced today to 48 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute one kilogram or more of heroin, aiding and abetting. According…
Over 3 Pounds Of Marijuana Found Inside Minivan
Selma Police arrested the driver of a minivan after a quantity of marijuana was reportedly found inside the vehicle. An officer was on patrol around 10:30pm Friday, May 15th and noticed…
Homes And Cars Hit By Gunfire
The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an early morning incident that left four townhomes and several vehicles riddled with bullet holes. The shooting happened around 2:15am Monday on Davelyn Court…
Body Of Missing Man Found In Shallow Grave
The body of a missing 31 year-old man was found today in a shallow grave. Terrance Rashawn Ford was last seen leaving his home on Raven Rock Road near Lillington…
Four Oaks Man Charged With Car Break-In, Financial Card Fraud
A Four Oaks teenager was arrested by deputies with the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office following an investigation into a car break-in last month. On April 15th, a resident on Blackberry…
Neighbor Linked To Car Break-Ins
SELMA – A victim of a recent theft called the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office after allegedly spotting his stolen toolbox in his neighbor’s yard. On May 8th, the victim noticed…
North Carolina Has 14th Highest Identity Theft Rate
Coronavirus-related scams have proliferated in recent weeks. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), some businesses have already been reprimanded for misleading claims around coronavirus treatments and cures. But not…
Person Found Shot Inside Wrecked Vehicle Near Johnston-Wake County Line
Law enforcement officers are investigating a shooting that left one person injured. Wake County deputies responded to a shooting call around 12:30 this afternoon at the intersection of Highway 96…
