Crime
Arrests Made After Nearly 200 Bronze Vases Stolen From Cemetery
GOLDSBORO — Two people have been arrested in connection with the theft of approximately 200 bronze vases from gravesites at Wayne Memorial Park. According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office,…
Man Arrested In Drug Bust
JOHNSTON COUNTY — Authorities arrested a Middlesex man following a narcotics investigation that led to the seizure of crack and powder cocaine, along with thousands of dollars in cash. On…
SWAT Negotiators End Hours-Long Standoff In Garner
GARNER — A Garner man is facing multiple charges after police say he struck a woman with his vehicle and later barricaded himself inside a home during a domestic incident…
Investigation Leads To Arrest In Alleged Holiday Gathering Assault
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A South Carolina man has been charged with attempted sexual assault following a Thanksgiving gathering in Johnston County. Martin Martinez, 33, of Graniteville, S.C., was arrested Jan.…
Used Washing Machine Sale Spins Into Felony Charges
CLAYTON — What began as a routine Facebook Marketplace transaction over a used washing machine ended with two people in jail and the appliance back where it belonged. A 30-year-old…
Authorities Charge Benson Man In Mailbox Arson Case
BENSON — A Benson man with a prior criminal record is facing new charges after authorities say he randomly set fire to a neighbor’s mailbox. Isidoro Flores Molina, 44, of…
Deputies Make Arrest In Storage Building Break-In
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A Harnett County man was arrested after deputies said he broke into a storage building on private property in Johnston County. Johnston County deputies responded around noon…
Police Say Suspect Tried To Outrun Officers — On A Bicycle
DUNN — A Spring Lake man learned Thursday that a bicycle is no match for police — especially when the chain comes off. Dunn police said Officer Blanchard was on…
Woman Charged With Threatening Court Official
SMITHFIELD — A Four Oaks woman was charged with a felony after authorities said she threatened a Johnston County magistrate while being processed at the county detention center. Ashley Brooke…
Break-In Reported At Southern Johnston County Church
NEWTON GROVE — The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break-in discovered last Saturday at a church in southern Johnston County. Deputies responded to a security alarm at 4:17…
Appliances Stolen From Newly Built Homes
SMITHFIELD — Police are investigating a series of break-ins after appliances were stolen from four newly constructed homes in West Smithfield. The larcenies were reported between Jan. 8 and Jan.…
Newton Grove Police Chief Resigns Following Arrest
NEWTON GROVE — Newton Grove Police Chief Greg Warren has resigned from his position, town officials announced Tuesday, days after his arrest on multiple felony charges. In a statement released…
