Crime
Christmas Shopper Assaulted, Injured Outside Smithfield Business
Officers are investigating an assault involving two shoppers at Carolina Premium Outlets on Outlet Center Drive in Smithfield. Smithfield Police said a 20 year-old Robeson County woman was shopping at…
Business Break-In, Suspicious Fire Under Investigation
Smithfield Police are investigating a break-in and suspicious fire at a local business. The burglary was discovered Monday morning at Coor Farm Supply at 3 Malta Street off E. Market Street.…
Citizen Of Mexico Sentenced For Unlawfully Voting In 2016 General Election
A 28 year-old woman residing in Johnston County has been sentenced in federal court after pleading guilty to illegal voting by an alien. Monday afternoon, Robert J. Higdon, Jr., United…
DWI Suspect Indicted For Causing Head-On Collision On US 70
A Johnston County Grand Jury has indicted a motorist on charges stemming from a head-on collision earlier this year on the Highway 70 Clayton Bypass just east of Cornwallis Road.…
Credit Card Skimming Device Found On Smithfield Gas Pump
If you recently purchased gasoline at a Smithfield convenience store, Smithfield Police suggest that you keep a close eye on your debit and credit card statements. On Thursday, an employee…
Second Suspect Charged In Clayton Murder
Clayton Police have charged a second suspect in the first degree murder of an Apex man. 39-year-old Antoine Dwayne Spates of Jacksonville was arrested and charged with murder in Friday’s…
Smash-And-Grab Car Break-Ins Reported
Police and deputies are investigating at least 16 smash-and-grab car break-ins reported in the last several days in Johnston County. Johnston County deputies said 11 vehicles were broken into in…
Juvenile Charged With Rape
Juvenile petition charges have been filed against a male juvenile following a sexual assault reported on Dec. 10th to Smithfield Police. Police said the alleged assault occurred on Dec. 9th…
Walmart Shooting Suspect In Custody
Investigators with the Smithfield Police Department have arrested a 19 year-old suspect in connection with a shooting on Friday in the parking lot of Walmart at 1299 N. Brightleaf Boulevard.…
1 Person Shot At Smithfield Walmart
This story has been updated. Click here for the latest information. SMITHFIELD – Smithfield Police are investigating a shooting outside Walmart at 1299 North Brightleaf Boulevard. Around 5:00pm today (Friday),…
Probation Officer Involved In Johnston County Shooting
The State Bureau of Investigating is investigating a second officer involved shooting in Johnston County this month. Just before 9:00pm Thursday, a probation officer was at an address on Antioch…
1 Person Dead Following Shooting, Car Crash
CLAYTON – Law enforcement officers responded to two different locations Thursday afternoon following a shooting and car crash. One person is dead and the search for possible suspects is underway.…
