Crime
WCSO Investigating Fatal Shooting
The Wake County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that’s left one person dead and another injured. Shortly before 6:00am Sunday morning, Wake County deputies responded to 601 Poplar Street…
Update: Police Identify Victim Found Murdered Inside Wrecked Car
UPDATE 5:20PM – Clayton Police have identified the victim as Dustin Haywood Rogister of High Chaparral Drive in Clayton. He would have turned 23-year-old tomorrow. It appears he died from…
2 Arrested, $1,900 Worth Of Drugs Seized
Methamphetamines with an estimated street value of $1,900 was seized from a New Hanover County couple after Johnston County deputies were summoned to a Smithfield-area convenience store Tuesday night. Deputies…
Guns, Drugs Located During Traffic Stop
SMITHFIELD – Two Johnston County residents were arrested and taken to jail following a traffic stop Friday morning. A Smithfield police officer stopped a Ford Taurus around 2:00am on Highway…
Report: Man Tried To Pass $2,000 In Counterfeit Money
CLAYTON – A suspect has been arrested for allegedly trying to pass $2,000 in counterfeit bills at an area Food Lion. A joint investigation by the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office…
Vehicle Seized By Deputies Had Been Stolen
A vehicle seized by deputies last year during a traffic stop had been reported stolen. On November 9th, Johnston County deputies responded to a burglary in progress call in the…
Stolen Property Found In Wooded Area
The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office recovered suspected stolen property in a wooded area Monday. Authorities said the items were found on Almon Road off Harper House Road in the Bentonville…
Man Indicted For Causing Overdose Death
A Johnston County Grand Jury has indicted a Four Oaks man for felonious death by distribution in connection with a 2019 overdose death. On March 2nd, a Grand Jury in…
Slow-Speed Chase: Moped Driver Can’t Outrun Cops
SMITHFIELD – Law enforcement officers were led on a low-speed chase by a felon fleeing on a moped. The moped operator attempted to evade arrest but was eventually captured. It…
Sign Stolen From Meadow Christmas Lights Recovered
The Meadow Lights are one of the largest and oldest Christmas light shows in North Carolina. The popular attraction draws tens of thousands of people each Christmas to southern Johnston County.…
Suspect Charged With Intentionally Setting Woman On Fire
Update 7:00PM – Goldsboro Police have arrested Karla Ann Davis for attempted first degree murder. Davis was taken into custody without incident. Davis was taken before a criminal magistrate and…
Woman Says She Was Robbed While Smoking Marijuana
CLAYTON – Officers have obtained warrants against a suspect wanted for the robbery of a Clayton woman. The victim reported to Johnston County deputies she was sitting in a car…
