Crime
Raleigh Financial Advisor Accused Of Defrauding $246,000 From Elderly Woman
A financial advisor who previously worked for New York Life Insurance has been indicted by a federal grand jury and arrested on charges he allegedly defrauded an elderly Durham woman…
Man Claims He Was Victim of Two Crimes Minutes Apart
Smithfield Police are investigating a report from a Smithfield man that he was robbed near his home then physically assaulted minutes later at another location. Around 10:00am last Monday, April…
Man Indicted For Business Robbery, Car Chase
A Johnston County Grand Jury has indicted a Wake County man for a January 2019 armed robbery and car chase. Brian Lamonte Clark, 22, of Raleigh is accused of robbing an…
Son Charged With First Degree Murder
A 22 year-old man has been charged in the shooting death of his own father. The Nash County Sheriff’s Office said they responded to a report of an accidental shooting…
Angier Woman Sentenced To 86 Months In Federal Prison
A 24 year-old Angier woman was sentenced today (Wednesday) to served 86 months in federal prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release. United States Attorney Robert J. Higdon, Jr.…
Grandparent Scam Costs Johnston County Woman $16,000
A 78 year-old Johnston County woman last $16,000 last month in the Grandparent Scam. The victim said she received a phone call on March 27th from a person pretending to be…
Farm Tractor Stolen Near Benson
Authorities are searching for a stolen farm tractor taking from a shelter. Between March 28th and March 31st someone stole a John Deere 4610 tractor and 6 foot bush hog from…
Suspect In Custody Following Attempted Bank Robbery
Update 8:00PM: Police said the suspect was wearing a mask when he entered the bank. Shots were fired before police arrived. The suspect was transported to Wake Medical Center in…
Sheriff’s Office Releases New Details In Double Shooting
Friday afternoon, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office announced that autopsies have been completed on a mother and daughter found shot to death in their home at 450-B Perkins Road near…
Police Search For Clues In Church Break-In
Police are investigating a break-in discovered Thursday night at a West Smithfield church. Smithfield Police were dispatched to Whitley Memorial Church at 300 Wilson’s Mills Road around 9:15pm. Officers discovered a…
Police Searching For Two Women Passing Counterfeit Money
Selma – Selma Police are searching for two women who passed counterfeit $100 bills at three businesses on Tuesday. The suspects presented counterfeit $100 bills as payment for items at the…
Fire Destroys Kenly Home
Kenly – The Johnston County Fire Marshal and Johnston County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a suspicious fire that destroyed a home at 1497 Abendego Road outside of Kenly early this…
