Crime
Drug Investigation Leads To Three Felony Arrests
JOHNSTON COUNTY — Three people were arrested on felony charges following a drug investigation at a residence in the 1800 block of Massengill Pond Road near the Harnett County line.…
Suspect Makes First Court Appearance In Brutal Home Invasion Case
SMITHFIELD — A 39-year-old Wendell man accused of violently assaulting an elderly couple during a home invasion on Wednesday made his first court appearance Friday. Thomas Lee Wright is charged…
Elderly Couple Beaten During Violent Home Invasion In Johnston County
Crime Spree Ends in Arrest FOUR OAKS — An elderly Johnston County couple was seriously injured Wednesday after a man allegedly forced entry into their home and beat them during…
Sheriff’s Office: Suspect Caught Stealing Items From Construction Site
PRINCETON — A Middlesex man was arrested early December 23 after deputies say he was caught stealing materials from a construction site near Princeton. According to the Johnston County Sheriff’s…
Bible Found In Car After Reported Break-In
PRINCETON — A Princeton man was arrested early Dec. 20 after deputies said he broke into a vehicle and left a Bible behind at the scene. According to the Johnston…
Suspect Charged After Sexual Assault Near Smith Collins Park
SMITHFIELD – A former Smithfield resident has been arrested in connection with a sexual assault reported earlier this month. William Takeo Studivant, 23, was arrested December 29 in Charlotte on…
Sheriff’s Office Seeks Information After Solar Farm Vandalized
WILLOW SPRING — Copper thieves caused extensive damage to a solar farm in the Willow Spring community, resulting in an estimated $200,000 in damage and repair costs. The damage occurred…
Child’s Mother Charged Months After 2-Year-Old’s Death
JOHNSTON COUNTY – More than five months after the death of a 2-year-old boy in Johnston County, the child’s mother has been charged as the investigation into the case continues.…
Man Who Abused Children While Babysitting Sentenced To Decades In Prison
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A Kenly man was sentenced to decades in prison after a jury found him guilty of repeatedly sexually assaulting two children over a period of years while…
Stolen Car Turns Up In Flames
BENSON — What began as a quick stop at a convenience store ended less than an hour later with a burned-out vehicle and an arrest. Authorities said a 56-year-old Benson…
Authorities Identify Suspects In Grantham Area Shooting
WAYNE COUNTY — Two people have been arrested and charged following a shooting that left a man wounded in the Grantham community, according to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies…
Deputy Interrupts Burglary In Progress
CLAYTON — One person was taken into custody and authorities are searching for a second suspect after deputies discovered a burglary in progress near Clayton. The incident occurred around 10:20…
