Crime
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…
Teen Charged With Shooting, Robbery In Unrelated Incidents
A teenager wanted for shooting a juvenile at a Cleveland area apartment complex last month has surrendered to authorities. Joshua Za’Quan McFarland, 19, of Willow Drive, Clayton surrendered late-Thursday to…
Victim Loses $1,000 In Government Grant Scam
A Johnston County woman lost $1,000 in a government grant scam. The victim, a 70 year-old Selma resident, said she received a phone call Saturday from a man pretending to…
Burglars, Vandals Break Into Homes Under Construction
Thieves broke into four new homes under construction and caused extensive damage to one of the properties. The homes are all located in the Star Valley subdivision off Highway 210…
