Crime
Over $34,000 In Cash, Property Reported Stolen During Home Break-In
A western Johnston County family says someone broke into their home and took over $34,000 in cash and property.. The three victims left to go to work Saturday around 9:00am. …
Suspect Wanted For Rash Of Franklin County Car Break-Ins
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and the Youngsville Police Department are seeking assistance identifying the person in these photos. The individual is a person of interest in recent motor vehicle…
Church Deacon Killed Inside Home
Suspect Turns Himself In At Johnston County Sheriff’s Office SELMA – A church deacon was reportedly killed inside his home hours after he returned from Sunday worship services. The Johnston…
Hit And Run Driver Strikes Same Vehicle Twice
A motorist traveling in Smithfield was hit not once, but twice by the same hit and run vehicle. Police are looking for the driver who sped away from the scene…
Burglar Steals Lottery Tickets, Cigarettes From Business
Authorities need your assistance identifying this burglary suspect. The suspect is wanted for breaking into Brewer’s Grill & Grocery at 11413 Highway 42 East in the Stancil’s Chapel community outside…
Over $8,000 In Property Taken During Kenly Break-In
A Johnston County homeowner had more than $8,000 in property stolen during a break-in. It happened while the victim was away from his residence on Highway 222 about five miles…
Mother Robbed Inside Her Home In Front Of Children
A young mother was robbed at gunpoint inside her own home in front of her three young children. The brazen home invasion happened around 3:35pm Tuesday at a home in…
Search On For Gunman Who Shot Smithfield Man
The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect wanted for the shooting of a Smithfield man. The shooting was reported just before 6:00PM Saturday at a home in…
Update: Injured SBI Agents Recovering, Scheduled For Surgery
Two North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) agents severely injured by an explosion early-Friday morning in Sampson County remain hospitalized and are showing signs of improvement. Special Agent Brian…
Registered Sex Offender Targeted In Scam
We’re reported on numerous scams in the past, but this is the first time we’ve heard about a scam where a registered sex offender has been specifically targeted. It happened…
Suspects Rob Smithfield Business
Smithfield Police are searching for two suspects who robbed a clerk at a Smithfield business. Officers responded to the armed robbery at 5:03PM Tuesday at 301 Smoke and Vapor located…
KFC / Taco Bell Manager Shot During Holdup
A manager at a KFC / Taco Bell was shot during a holdup. It happened early this morning (Wednesday). The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office said the 48 year-old assistant manager…
