Crime
Hit & Run Driver Strikes Man Taking Out The Trash
A Smithfield man said he was knocked unconscious by a hit and run vehicle that struck him while taking his trash to the curb. Smithfield Police said the accident happened at…
Police: Driver Was Arguing And Speeding When He Crashed
Charges have been filed against the driver of a car that police said caused a two car crash that injured three people. Emergency crews responded to the 11:08pm collision Saturday,…
Publishers Clearing House Scam Costs Smithfield Man $4,277
The scam telephone call starts out by saying you are the winner of the Publishers Clearing House (PCH) sweepstakes. The caller claims to be a PCH attorney who will assist you…
Suspect In 1972 Murder Of Bonnie Neighbors Returned To Johnston County
SMITHFIELD – A Florida man arrested last month for the 1972 cold case murder of Bonnie Wheeler Neighbors of Benson was extradited from Florida today (Friday) and returned to Johnston County. Larry…
$32,994 Property Stolen During Smithfield Break-In
Smithfield Police are following up on leads following a residential break-in discovered Wednesday in South Smithfield. Police said the break-in happened between 8:00AM Tuesday and 11:00AM Wednesday at the home…
Suspect In Custody Following Standoff At Benson Motel
BENSON – A Cumberland County man is in custody following a 3-1/2 hour standoff with law enforcement officers in southern Johnston County. Around Noon today (Thursday), the NC SBI…
Trooper Injured After Patrol Car Is Struck
The NC Highway Patrol has filed charges against a Garner woman who collided with a state trooper on Highway 70 in Johnston County. The wreck happened at 7:50am Wednesday on Highway…
School System Responds To Alleged Gang Incident At WJHS
Johnston County Public School officials have responded to a report of possible gang activity on the campus of West Johnston High. On Wednesday, JoCoReport reported the arrest of 16 year-old…
Teen Charged With Providing Alcohol To 14 Year-Old
A 16-year-old Raleigh girl is charged with underage drinking and contributing to the delinquency of a minor after she and a 14-year-old boy were reportedly discovered drinking alcohol in a…
Bonnie Neighbors Sister Wants These Two Questions Answered
Rachael Wheeler Shares How Sheriff Bizzell Told Her Of Arrest Rachael Wheeler of Four Oaks says she had spoken to Johnston County Sheriff Steve Bizzell numerous times since 2007 when…
Do You Recognize This Truck?
Local authorities need help locating this pickup truck. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office said the truck was involved in the theft of a 2018 car trailer stolen from the 3000 block…
Arrest Made In 1972 Cold Case Murder Of Bonnie Neighbors
More than 46 years after the death of Bonnie Wheeler Neighbors of Benson, the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office announced this afternoon (Tuesday) an arrest has been made in the Cold…
