Crime
Victim Loses $2,930 In CraigsList Scam
A Johnston County woman lost a lot of money in a CraigsList scam. It happened last week. The 41 year-old victim, who lives in Clayton, advertised some furniture for sale…
Deputies Need Help Identifying Burglars Who Damaged 169 Year-Old Historic Home
The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office has released security camera images of several young burglary suspects wanted for a break-in at the Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site at 5466 Harper House…
Judge Orders Murder Suspect Held Without Bond
An 18 year-old man charged with first degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon following last weekend’s fatal drive-by shooting in the Cleveland community made his first appearance on…
Update: Second Murder Suspect In Custody
A second person is in custody on first degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon charges. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office said 19 year-old Quashaad Powell surrendered to authorities…
Benson Man Sentenced To 30 Years For Soliciting Child Porn From Minors On The Internet
A Benson man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for soliciting child pornography from minors over the internet. United States District Judge James C. Dever, III sentenced…
Sheriff’s Office Identifies 2 Of 3 Suspects In Fatal Drive-By Shooting
This story has been updated. Click here for updated story. CLEVELAND – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office has identified two of three suspects wanted for a weekend drive-by shooting that…
15 Year-Old Killed In Drive-By Shooting
Second Victim Wounded Multiples Homes And Cars Struck By Gunfire Two people were shot, one fatally, in a drive-by shooting this morning (Saturday) in the Cleveland community. The Johnston County…
Break-In Reported At Historic Site
Law enforcement officers discovered a break-in this morning (Wednesday) after responding to a burglar alarm at the Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site. The alarm call came in at 3:34AM. The Johnston…
Two Overnight Car Fires Ruled Arson
Two overnight vehicle fires, reported less than 15 minutes apart, appear to be arson. Around 10:40pm Tuesday, the Clayton Fire Department responded to a car fire down a dirt path…
Keys Stolen From Town Equipment
Police in the small town of Micro are investigating an unusual theft. Someone stole the keys from six pieces of equipment used by the public works department. Micro Public Works…
Dog Shot And Killed During July 4th Break-In
Law enforcement officers are asking for help trying to solve a July 4th break-in where a dog was shot and killed. Smithfield Police said the break-in was reported on Flowers…
Teen Assaulted At Micro Park
A teenager was assaulted this week while at a public park in the Town of Micro. The 16 year-old victim, a student at North Johnston High School, said he was…
