Crime
Homeowner Robbed By Burglars
A 44 year-old Smithfield man was robbed after returning home only to find three burglars inside his residence. Smithfield Police said they are investigating the incident but so far haven’t…
Convicted Child Molester Sentenced To 126-177 Years In Prison
A Johnston County jury has found a 67 year-old man guilty of multiple counts of rape of a child, sex offense with a child, and taking indecent liberties with a…
Report: Victim Catches Neighbor Breaking Into Car
A Clayton man was allegedly caught in the act of breaking into his neighbor’s car. The neighbor and a friend detained the suspect until deputies arrived on the scene. It…
Arrest Made In Residential Break-In
Sheriff’s detectives have arrested a suspect they say is responsible for a break-in discovered earlier this month in western Johnston County. On October 4th, a 55 year-old man reported his…
Town Council Candidate Charged With Animal Cruelty
A three-month animal cruelty investigation has led to criminal charges being filed against a local businessman and candidate for town council. Wilson’s Mills Police Chief A.Z. Williams said Wednesday his…
He Robbed His Place Of Employment At Gunpoint, Police Say
An Erwin man was arrested just a few days after police say he robbed the manager of his place of employment at gunpoint. According to Erwin Chief of Police Jonathan…
Tow Truck Driver Arrested After Responding To Accident
A tow truck driver dispatched to an accident scene Tuesday was arrested. Smithfield Police said they were investigating a collision on Booker Dairy Road at N. Brightleaf Boulevard around 6:00PM. Police…
Authorities Need Help Identifying These Two Men
The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is asking for assistance identifying two men shown in these surveillance camera images. On October 4th, 2019 a woman was shopping inside the Dollar General…
Man Found Shot To Death Behind Four Oaks-Area Home
FOUR OAKS – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is treating the death of a 21 year-old man found shot to death behind a home today (Friday) as a homicide. The…
Clayton Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Federal Prison
A Clayton man was sentenced Friday in federal court in Raleigh to 120 months imprisonment followed by 5 years of supervised release. Chief United States District Judge Terrence W. Boyle…
Smithfield Police Release Description Of Homicide Suspect
UPDATE 6:00PM – Smithfield Police are searching for a dark-skinned Hispanic male, approximately 5 foot 3 inches tall, weighing about 170 pounds with a “full scruffy beard”. The suspect was last…
6 Shoplifting Suspects Steal Nearly $2,000 In Merchandise
Shoplifters made away with nearly $2,000 worth of clothing items at two Smithfield businesses. Around 2:30PM Tuesday, four suspects went to Polo Ralph Lauren on Outlet Center Drive, grabbed numerous…
