Crime
Johnston County Employee Dies In Double Shooting
A recently hired Johnston County government employee was killed in a double shooting near Garner over-the-weekend. The Wake County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident that left one person dead and…
Four Oaks Man Arrested Following Undercover Investigation
FOUR OAKS – A 29 year-old man was arrested April 27th following an undercover investigation involving the sale and distribution of illegal narcotics in the Four Oaks area. Richard Dale…
Manslaughter Charge Filed In Death Of Benson Woman
An arrest was made Friday in the death of a Benson woman found dead last year on the floor of a hotel room. On May 23, 2019, the Harnett County…
Married Couple Obtained $2.2 Million From 50 Victims In Elderly Fraud Home Repair Scheme
Intentionally Preyed Upon Older Homeowners Matthew G.T. Martin, United States Attorney for the Middle District of North Carolina, announced today that two individuals have been charged with conspiracy to defraud…
Teacher Scammed In Email She Thought Was From Principal
The email appears to be from your boss who needs your help but doesn’t want you to tell anyone. The email instructs you to buy gift cards for your co-workers…
Vandal Damages Airstrip
A private dirt airstrip was damaged by a vandal. The incident was discovered April 26th at a private airstrip on Glendale Road outside of Kenly. A pilot, who owns the property,…
Princeton Woman Accused Of Sending Nude Photo
A 27 year-old Princeton woman was arrested by the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office on charges of disseminating obscene material to a minor. Alysia Ann Burcham of Rains Crossroads Road was…
Suspect Sought In Trash Can Fire
Investigators have ruled a fire in front of Belk’s at 1231 N. Brightleaf Boulevard in Smithfield as arson. Around 8:15pm Wednesday, Smithfield Police said someone intentionally set fire to a…
37 Light Fixtures Stolen From Home
CLAYTON – Thieves stolen 37 new light fixtures from a new home construction site. The theft was discovered Thursday on Mallard Loop Drive near Clayton. A representative with Mattamy Homes…
Criminals Charged With Violating Stay At Home Order
Committing crimes are ‘non-essential activities’, deputies say Deputies are adding a new charge to arrest warrants of criminals caught breaking the law under the stay-at-home order in Harnett County. Investigators…
Clayton Police Arrest Homicide Suspect
CLAYTON – Clayton Police announced this afternoon the arrest of a suspect wanted on first degree murder charges. Dallas Lamar Phillips, 20, of Hogan Drive in Garner was charged today…
Couple Loses $1,600 In Rental Scam
Scammers used photos and a listing from a legitimate rental ad to scam a couple looking to rent a home in Johnston County. The victims, both from Wake County, were…
