Crime
Sheriff’s Office Seeks Information After Solar Farm Vandalized
WILLOW SPRING — Copper thieves caused extensive damage to a solar farm in the Willow Spring community, resulting in an estimated $200,000 in damage and repair costs. The damage occurred…
Child’s Mother Charged Months After 2-Year-Old’s Death
JOHNSTON COUNTY – More than five months after the death of a 2-year-old boy in Johnston County, the child’s mother has been charged as the investigation into the case continues.…
Man Who Abused Children While Babysitting Sentenced To Decades In Prison
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A Kenly man was sentenced to decades in prison after a jury found him guilty of repeatedly sexually assaulting two children over a period of years while…
Stolen Car Turns Up In Flames
BENSON — What began as a quick stop at a convenience store ended less than an hour later with a burned-out vehicle and an arrest. Authorities said a 56-year-old Benson…
Authorities Identify Suspects In Grantham Area Shooting
WAYNE COUNTY — Two people have been arrested and charged following a shooting that left a man wounded in the Grantham community, according to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies…
Deputy Interrupts Burglary In Progress
CLAYTON — One person was taken into custody and authorities are searching for a second suspect after deputies discovered a burglary in progress near Clayton. The incident occurred around 10:20…
Johnston County Deputies Arrest Juvenile In String Of Break-Ins
FOUR OAKS – A series of recent break-ins in the Four Oaks area has been solved following the arrest of a juvenile. Authorities say a 16-year-old suspect is believed to…
Man Arrested On Felony Warrant Dating Back To 2016
FOUR OAKS — A man wanted on a felony charge for nine years was taken into custody last week after authorities located him at a Four Oaks residence. Jesuse Guadalupe…
Traffic Stop Unravels String Of Vehicle Break-Ins
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A rash of vehicle break-ins has been solved thanks in part to a routine traffic stop by Zebulon Police. Authorities say two suspects are now in custody…
Windshield Repair Uncovers Stolen Pickup
ANGIER — What began as a routine windshield repair ended in a costly discovery for a western Johnston County man, who learned the Chevrolet pickup truck he had been driving…
Nash County Drug Dealer Sentenced To Federal Prison
RALEIGH, N.C. – A federal judge has sentenced a Nash County man to 20 years in federal prison for selling more than 50 grams of methamphetamine. Previously, on February 14,…
Metal Lamp Used In Assault On Elderly Women
BENSON — Two elderly Johnston County women are recovering from numerous injuries following an assault reported in the Meadow community. A 22-year-old Benson man is now facing multiple felony charges…
