Crime
Credit Card Skimming Device Found On Smithfield Gas Pump
If you recently purchased gasoline at a Smithfield convenience store, Smithfield Police suggest that you keep a close eye on your debit and credit card statements. On Thursday, an employee…
Second Suspect Charged In Clayton Murder
Clayton Police have charged a second suspect in the first degree murder of an Apex man. 39-year-old Antoine Dwayne Spates of Jacksonville was arrested and charged with murder in Friday’s…
Smash-And-Grab Car Break-Ins Reported
Police and deputies are investigating at least 16 smash-and-grab car break-ins reported in the last several days in Johnston County. Johnston County deputies said 11 vehicles were broken into in…
Juvenile Charged With Rape
Juvenile petition charges have been filed against a male juvenile following a sexual assault reported on Dec. 10th to Smithfield Police. Police said the alleged assault occurred on Dec. 9th…
Walmart Shooting Suspect In Custody
Investigators with the Smithfield Police Department have arrested a 19 year-old suspect in connection with a shooting on Friday in the parking lot of Walmart at 1299 N. Brightleaf Boulevard.…
1 Person Shot At Smithfield Walmart
This story has been updated. Click here for the latest information. SMITHFIELD – Smithfield Police are investigating a shooting outside Walmart at 1299 North Brightleaf Boulevard. Around 5:00pm today (Friday),…
Probation Officer Involved In Johnston County Shooting
The State Bureau of Investigating is investigating a second officer involved shooting in Johnston County this month. Just before 9:00pm Thursday, a probation officer was at an address on Antioch…
1 Person Dead Following Shooting, Car Crash
CLAYTON – Law enforcement officers responded to two different locations Thursday afternoon following a shooting and car crash. One person is dead and the search for possible suspects is underway.…
SBI Investigating Officer Involved Shooting
The NC State Bureau of Investigation is investigating the shooting of a suspect by a Johnston County deputy sheriff. The incident happened last Wednesday, December 4th at WoodSpring Suites Hotel near…
Update: Clayton Police Identify Prowler
Update Tuesday 7:00PM – The Clayton Police Department has successfully identified a suspect. According to a spokesperson, detectives are actively investigating and expect to bring about swift closure this case.…
ATF Assisting With Smithfield Arson Investigation
Local and federal authorities are investigating a suspicious fire that heavily damaged a vacant home. Sunday afternoon, the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office received a call reporting a person trespassing inside…
Man Shot 3 Times At Selma Home
Selma Police are investigating a weekend shooting that left a Selma man with three gunshot wounds. It happened Saturday night at 405 W. Preston Street. Police Chief W.M. Thomas said…
