Crime
Search On For Gunman Who Shot Smithfield Man
The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect wanted for the shooting of a Smithfield man. The shooting was reported just before 6:00PM Saturday at a home in…
Update: Injured SBI Agents Recovering, Scheduled For Surgery
Two North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) agents severely injured by an explosion early-Friday morning in Sampson County remain hospitalized and are showing signs of improvement. Special Agent Brian…
Registered Sex Offender Targeted In Scam
We’re reported on numerous scams in the past, but this is the first time we’ve heard about a scam where a registered sex offender has been specifically targeted. It happened…
Suspects Rob Smithfield Business
Smithfield Police are searching for two suspects who robbed a clerk at a Smithfield business. Officers responded to the armed robbery at 5:03PM Tuesday at 301 Smoke and Vapor located…
KFC / Taco Bell Manager Shot During Holdup
A manager at a KFC / Taco Bell was shot during a holdup. It happened early this morning (Wednesday). The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office said the 48 year-old assistant manager…
Victim Loses $2,930 In CraigsList Scam
A Johnston County woman lost a lot of money in a CraigsList scam. It happened last week. The 41 year-old victim, who lives in Clayton, advertised some furniture for sale…
Deputies Need Help Identifying Burglars Who Damaged 169 Year-Old Historic Home
The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office has released security camera images of several young burglary suspects wanted for a break-in at the Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site at 5466 Harper House…
Judge Orders Murder Suspect Held Without Bond
An 18 year-old man charged with first degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon following last weekend’s fatal drive-by shooting in the Cleveland community made his first appearance on…
Update: Second Murder Suspect In Custody
A second person is in custody on first degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon charges. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office said 19 year-old Quashaad Powell surrendered to authorities…
Benson Man Sentenced To 30 Years For Soliciting Child Porn From Minors On The Internet
A Benson man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for soliciting child pornography from minors over the internet. United States District Judge James C. Dever, III sentenced…
Sheriff’s Office Identifies 2 Of 3 Suspects In Fatal Drive-By Shooting
This story has been updated. Click here for updated story. CLEVELAND – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office has identified two of three suspects wanted for a weekend drive-by shooting that…
15 Year-Old Killed In Drive-By Shooting
Second Victim Wounded Multiples Homes And Cars Struck By Gunfire Two people were shot, one fatally, in a drive-by shooting this morning (Saturday) in the Cleveland community. The Johnston County…
