Crime
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…
Business Break-In, Suspicious Fire Under Investigation
Smithfield Police are investigating a break-in and suspicious fire at a local business. The burglary was discovered Monday morning at Coor Farm Supply at 3 Malta Street off E. Market Street.…
Citizen Of Mexico Sentenced For Unlawfully Voting In 2016 General Election
A 28 year-old woman residing in Johnston County has been sentenced in federal court after pleading guilty to illegal voting by an alien. Monday afternoon, Robert J. Higdon, Jr., United…
DWI Suspect Indicted For Causing Head-On Collision On US 70
A Johnston County Grand Jury has indicted a motorist on charges stemming from a head-on collision earlier this year on the Highway 70 Clayton Bypass just east of Cornwallis Road.…
