Crime
Harnett County Trio Sentenced On Federal Firearms Charges
This week, federal authorities announced the convictions and sentencing of three people from Harnett County on weapons charges. United States District Judge James C. Dever III sentenced Jessica Pate, 26, of…
Cigarettes Stolen During Business Break-Ins
The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office and Smithfield Police are investigating store break-ins where cigarettes were stolen. Around 2:30am Sunday, Smithfield Police discovered a break-in at the Marathon convenience store at…
Two Florida Brothers Sentenced To Prison For Credit Card Scam At Belk Stores
Two Florida brothers have been sentenced to active prison terms in an identity theft and credit card scam targeting Belk. United States Attorney Robert J. Higdon, Jr. announced Tuesday in…
Wayne Deputies Investigating Murder Of 17 Year-Old
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 17 year-old Dudley man. Authorities said the victim died from an apparent gunshot wound and his death is a homicide.…
Family Dollar Employee Shot During Robbery
A Wayne County Family Dollar employee was shot during an armed robbery. Deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office said it happened around 10:00PM Friday at the Family Dollar on US…
Guns Stolen During Break-In
The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a residential break-in where several guns were reported stolen. It happened Nov. 22nd at a home on Stevens Sausage Road off Brogden Road…
Suspects Steal Money From Honor System Payment Box
Authorities are searching for two suspects who allegedly stole cash out of an honor system payment box near Benson. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating and has released a surveillance…
Two Men Rob Smithfield Business
Smithfield Police are investigating the armed robbery of a convenience store. It happened around 9:30pm Wednesday at the BP Service Mart at 272 NC Highway 210, Smithfield. Officers said two suspects robbed…
Can You Identify This Man?
Detectives with the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office are asking for the public’s assistance in solving a case. The man shown in these home security camera images is accused of going to…
18 Charged In Operation Stuffed Turkey
A total of 18 suspects are facing charges in Operation Stuffed Turkey, a four month undercover drug investigation by the Selma Police Department. Police Chief W.M. “Billy” Thomas said officers…
Cars Burglarized At Two Auto Dealerships
Smithfield Police are investigating break-in’s reported into cars and SUV’s at two auto dealerships. They happened Thursday night or Friday morning at Perfect Ride at 732 N. Brightleaf Boulevard and Deacon…
Police Investigating Arby’s Restaurant Armed Robbery
Smithfield Police are investigating the robbery of Arby’s Restaurant at 1720 East Market Street next to Interstate 95. The robbery was reported at 10:21pm Friday. Police said a lone suspect entered…
