Crime
Update: Smithfield Teen Killed In Selma Shooting
UPDATE 5:00PM – Selma Police have identified the victims of Saturday night’s shooting on W. Preston Street. Malik Muhammed Shepard, 19, of Smithfield was killed. Tyquan Kamil Dublin, 21, of…
Search Warrant Reveals New Details In December Walmart Shooting
Suspect Released Jan. 2nd On $100,000 Bail A search warrant released this week has revealed new details in last month’s shooting at Walmart on North Brightleaf Boulevard in Smithfield. At…
4 Juvenile Suspects Linked To Rash Of Egg-Throwing Cases
Four juvenile suspects are facing petitions following a string of vandalism first reported in late December. Benson Police located and detained four male juveniles — ages ranging from 15 to…
JCSO: Real Officers Names Being Used In Jury Duty Scam
The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is once again reminding residents to be aware of an ongoing jury duty scam. Officers said they have received multiple reports from local citizens who have…
Convicted Rapist Indicted For Illegal Reentry Charges
A federal grand jury in Raleigh has indicted a 35 year-old man on illegal reentry charges. According to a press release from the US Attorney’s Office, Eduardo Aguilar-Arellano of Mexico was…
Gunman Robs Smithfield Convenience Store
Smithfield Police are investigating the robbery of a convenience store. Police said it happened at 12:35am Thursday at the Speedway at 2103 S. Brightleaf Boulevard at Wal-Pat Road. A lone suspect…
Illegal Alien Indicted on Reentry Charges
A federal grand jury in Raleigh has returned an indictment against Martin Villegas-Martinez, 49, of Mexico for Illegal Reentry of a Deported Alien. If convicted, Villegas-Martinez, previously deported and found in…
Juvenile Suspects Identified In Christmas Break-In
The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office said Friday charges are pending against three juvenile suspects following a Christmas night break-in in Archer Lodge. Around 11:00pm Wednesday, an 83 year-old man reportedly witnessed…
Woman Loses $1,500 In Johnston County Jury Duty Scam
Its Christmastime, but scammers are still hard at work trying to steal your money. Unfortunately, a Johnston County woman is the latest victim of a jury duty scam. A 57…
Porch Pirates Steal Amazon Package
Smithfield Police are investigating the theft of an Amazon package stolen from the front porch of an East Smithfield home. Officers said a package containing $30 in items was stolen…
Assisted Living Facility Employee Accused Of Raping Elderly Patient
SMITHFIELD – An employee at a Johnston County assisted living facility was arrested this afternoon (Monday) on allegations he raped an elderly female patient. The alleged incident occurred at Brookdale…
Christmas Shopper Assaulted, Injured Outside Smithfield Business
Officers are investigating an assault involving two shoppers at Carolina Premium Outlets on Outlet Center Drive in Smithfield. Smithfield Police said a 20 year-old Robeson County woman was shopping at…
