Crime
Police Searching For Robbery Suspect
Smithfield Police are investigating a reported robbery that sent the victim to the hospital. Around 11:20am Friday, March 22nd, a 21 year-old woman said she was at a home in…
Wilson Police Identify Homicide Victim
Wilson Police have released the name of a man shot to death this morning (Monday). Around 1:30am, police responded to a shots fired call in the 400 block of Stadium Street. When…
Family Pet Stolen During Break-In
A family pet was stolen by intruders during a break-in last week. It happened Friday afternoon on Massengill Pond Road near the Johnston-Harnett County line. A 31 year-old woman said she…
Husband Charged In Wife’s Murder
A Fremont man is accused of murdering his wife. Friday afternoon, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office announced an arrest in the homicide of 55 year-old Janet Marie Batts. 56 year-old…
eBay Car Scam Costs Local Man $2,400
A Smithfield man is one of the latest victims of an online car sales scam. It happened last week. After losing $2,400, the victim contacted Smithfield Police who are now investigating. The…
Elderly Man Loses $4,200 In Scam
An elderly Smithfield man lost $4,200 in a telephone scam last week. The victim said he received a phone call from a person claiming to be his nephew. His nephew…
Student Caught With Loaded Handgun At Harnett Central Middle School
A student was caught with a loaded handgun on the campus of Harnett Central Middle School today (Wednesday). Around 8:35am, a school resource officer with the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office,…
Driver Charged In Crash
The NC Highway Patrol has charged a Selma man with reckless driving following a single vehicle accident on Buffalo Road at Old Beulah Road near the Selma Oil Terminals. Troopers…
Husband And Wife Arrested During Traffic Stop
A man and his wife were arrested Monday night after a shoplifting incident at Adam & Eve on N. Equity Drive in Smithfield. Smithfield Police said an employee followed their…
7 Drunk Driving Arrests Made At DWI Checking Station
A multi-agency DWI Checking Station resulted in the arrests of seven drunk driving suspects. Saturday night, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, NC Highway Patrol and Pikeville Police conducted a checking station…
Watch Out For Scam Emails That Appear To Be From Your Boss
The email appears to be from your boss who needs your help to throw a surprise party for the staff. The email instructs you to go buy gift cards for…
Watch Out For Walmart Employee Impersonators
Shoppers have one more thing to worry about after law enforcement agencies in several states, including North Carolina, are reporting a new scam. Law enforcement says crooks are impersonating Walmart…
