Crime
Federal Jury Convicts Four Oaks Man
A 40 year-old Four Oaks man was convicted in a one-day jury trial before Chief United States District Judge Terrence W. Boyle. A federal jury in Elizabeth City this week found…
Home Sustains $7,000 In Damage
A southern Johnston County home sustained extensive damage during a break-in discovered Saturday, Feb. 15th. Someone entered a vacant rental home on Bruce’s Lane off Melba Lane near the Sampson…
Smithfield Business Break-Ins Reported
Smithfield Police are investigating two weekend business break-ins. Around 8:30 Saturday morning, Feb. 15th, police discovered a break-in at the Bill Lynch Salon at 1270 N. Brightleaf Boulevard. Someone broke a…
Teen Shot And Killed Outside Dunn Cook Out
DUNN – A 22 year-old man is facing murder charges following a shooting in the parking lot near the Cook Out. Dunn Police responded to the restaurant parking lot around…
Juvenile Accidentally Shot By Friend Handling Firearm
Benson Police said they quickly determined a 911 call reporting a drive by shooting this afternoon wasn’t true. At 1:54pm Saturday, officers were dispatched to the area of South Market…
Marijuana Seized During Traffic Stop
A traffic stop for an expired license plate resulted in the arrest of a 25 year-old man on felony drug charges. On Tuesday, a Smithfield police officer stopped a 2003 Volvo…
Sweepstakes Scam Costs Elderly Victim $3,500
An elderly woman lost $3,500 in a sweepstakes scam. The 82 year-old victim told Smithfield Police she received an email indicating she had just won $5.5 million plus a new car.She…
Man Charged In Murder Of Girlfriend And Unborn Child
PIKEVILLE – Late-Thursday, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office announced an arrest in the murder of a woman and her unborn child. James Isaac Jones Jr., 33, of Sweeten Branch Drive,…
Embezzlement Investigation Underway At Johnston County Elementary School
A criminal investigation is now underway at a Johnston County Elementary School. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Wednesday they are investigating allegations money was embezzled at West Clayton Elementary School,…
Another Credit Card Skimmer Found On Fuel Pump At Smithfield Convenience Store
Smithfield Police are alerting customers who used a fuel pump at a convenience store recently to check your financial card statements closely. On Feb. 3rd,, a state inspector was conducting…
Gunman Robs Harnett County Bank
The Harnett County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a bank robbery. The holdup was reported at 3:16pm today (Tuesday) at First Bank, located at 3210 Ray Road in Spring Lake. According…
Wayne County Brothers Sentenced For Robbery Of CVS In Wilmington
Two men have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms by a federal judge in Raleigh. Chief United States District Judge Terrence W. Boyle sentenced brothers Justin Whitaker, 27, and Sterling Whitaker,…
