Crime
$17,900 In Items Reported Stolen From Home
A Johnston County resident reported $17,900 in cash and property was stolen from his home while he was out of town. The theft happened sometime between Aug. 18th and Aug.…
Burglar Steals Cash During Convenience Store Break-In
A burglar stole cash during a break-in at a Johnston County convenience store. It happened around 11:30PM Sunday at the D R Wells Cleveland Emporium at 9005 Cleveland Road. An…
Business Gas Leak Caused By Copper Theft, Police Say
Police in Smithfield are investigating a gas leak caused by a copper thief. Around 6:00AM Wednesday, an officer was on patrol and discovered an active gas leak behind Angelo’s Pizza…
$130,000 In Construction Equipment Stolen From Job Site
A theft from a construction site near Smithfield is under investigation. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office said the theft happened on Crantock Road between 11:00pm Monday and 8:30am Tuesday. Someone…
Four Oaks Man Injured In Pine Level Shooting
A Four Oaks man is recovering from a single gunshot wound he suffered while walking near the Pine Level city limits. The victim said the shooting happened around 7:20pm Saturday…
Over $34,000 In Cash, Property Reported Stolen During Home Break-In
A western Johnston County family says someone broke into their home and took over $34,000 in cash and property.. The three victims left to go to work Saturday around 9:00am. …
Suspect Wanted For Rash Of Franklin County Car Break-Ins
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and the Youngsville Police Department are seeking assistance identifying the person in these photos. The individual is a person of interest in recent motor vehicle…
Church Deacon Killed Inside Home
Suspect Turns Himself In At Johnston County Sheriff’s Office SELMA – A church deacon was reportedly killed inside his home hours after he returned from Sunday worship services. The Johnston…
Hit And Run Driver Strikes Same Vehicle Twice
A motorist traveling in Smithfield was hit not once, but twice by the same hit and run vehicle. Police are looking for the driver who sped away from the scene…
Burglar Steals Lottery Tickets, Cigarettes From Business
Authorities need your assistance identifying this burglary suspect. The suspect is wanted for breaking into Brewer’s Grill & Grocery at 11413 Highway 42 East in the Stancil’s Chapel community outside…
Over $8,000 In Property Taken During Kenly Break-In
A Johnston County homeowner had more than $8,000 in property stolen during a break-in. It happened while the victim was away from his residence on Highway 222 about five miles…
Mother Robbed Inside Her Home In Front Of Children
A young mother was robbed at gunpoint inside her own home in front of her three young children. The brazen home invasion happened around 3:35pm Tuesday at a home in…
