Crime
Smithfield Break-Ins Not Connected, Police Say
Smithfield Police are investigating two break-ins this week but say they are not connected. Around 8:45am Tuesday, members of the Disabled American Veterans discovered where someone had entered their offices…
6th Grader Accused Of Threatening To Kill Teacher, Shoot Up School
A sixth grade student is facing charges in juvenile court after he allegedly made threats against his teacher and school. JoCoReport has learned the incident was reported earlier this month…
Illegal Alien Indicted On Reentry Charge
A federal grand jury in Raleigh has returned an indictment against Miguel Salgado-Naranjo, 62, of Mexico for illegal reentry of a deported alien. The announcement was made by Robert J.…
Clayton Police Need Help Identifying Armed Robbery Suspect
Clayton Police need your help to find a suspect who robbed a man of his iPhone at gunpoint at 2:30 in the afternoon on Monday along McKinnon Drive in the Grovewood…
Graffiti Spray Painted On High School Property
The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident at Princeton High School. Between 5:00PM Sunday and 12:00 Noon on Monday, someone spray painted graffiti on the track and old press…
Man Gets 30 Days In Jail For What He Said To Magistrate
A man arrested after trying to flee from police then later tried to escape from a patrol car received a 30 day sentence for what he reportedly told a magistrate…
Police Need Help Identifying Serial Pizza Thief
Clayton Police need the public’s help to catch a serial pizza thief. In the security footage shown below, a suspect is shown sneaking out of the bushes about to rob…
$17,900 In Items Reported Stolen From Home
A Johnston County resident reported $17,900 in cash and property was stolen from his home while he was out of town. The theft happened sometime between Aug. 18th and Aug.…
Burglar Steals Cash During Convenience Store Break-In
A burglar stole cash during a break-in at a Johnston County convenience store. It happened around 11:30PM Sunday at the D R Wells Cleveland Emporium at 9005 Cleveland Road. An…
Business Gas Leak Caused By Copper Theft, Police Say
Police in Smithfield are investigating a gas leak caused by a copper thief. Around 6:00AM Wednesday, an officer was on patrol and discovered an active gas leak behind Angelo’s Pizza…
$130,000 In Construction Equipment Stolen From Job Site
A theft from a construction site near Smithfield is under investigation. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office said the theft happened on Crantock Road between 11:00pm Monday and 8:30am Tuesday. Someone…
Four Oaks Man Injured In Pine Level Shooting
A Four Oaks man is recovering from a single gunshot wound he suffered while walking near the Pine Level city limits. The victim said the shooting happened around 7:20pm Saturday…
