Crime
Wayne Co. Man Charged After Political Sign Found Defaced
WAYNE COUNTY — A 55-year-old Wayne County man has been charged after a detective with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office discovered a defaced political campaign sign during a criminal investigation…
Firearms Among Items Stolen In String Of Vehicle Break-Ins
SMITHFIELD — The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a string of vehicle break-ins that left a dozen cars entered in a residential area near Smithfield. Deputies said the incidents…
Stolen U-Haul Recovered In Smithfield
SMITHFIELD — A stolen U-Haul truck was recovered in Smithfield, and the alleged driver was arrested on multiple charges, according to the Smithfield Police Department. Police said officers received a…
Suspected Firebug Faces First-Degree Arson Charge In South Murphrey Road Blaze
ARCHER LODGE — A Johnston County man arrested Feb. 16 in connection with a fire behind an Archer Lodge business is now facing additional felony charges stemming from a separate…
Employee Accused Of Stealing Cigarettes, Cash, Lottery Tickets From Store
WAYNE COUNTY – A former employee of Mar Mac Mart in Goldsboro has been charged following an investigation into a substantial theft from the business. On January 14, 2026, the…
Authorities Probe Back-To-Back Convenience Store Break-Ins
JOHNSTON COUNTY — Law enforcement agencies are investigating two convenience store break-ins reported about 30 minutes apart early Thursday morning in the Four Oaks and Smithfield areas. The first incident…
Man Charged Following Smash-And-Grab Break-In
SMITHFIELD — Police made a quick arrest following an early morning break-in at a Dollar General store. Officers responded around 3:15 a.m. Friday, Feb. 13 after a rock was reportedly…
Suspected Firebug Arrested Minutes After Fire; Investigators Probe Second Incident
ARCHER LODGE — A Johnston County man with a history of fire-related crimes was arrested Monday night just minutes after authorities say he set a blaze behind an Archer Lodge…
Police: Repeat Offender Arrested After $1,100 Shoplifting Incident
SMITHFIELD — A Lucama woman with multiple prior theft convictions has been charged with habitual larceny following a shoplifting incident at a Smithfield department store. Smithfield Police arrested Sonya Renee…
Late-Night Shooting Leaves Man Hospitalized
FOUR OAKS — The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an overnight shooting that left a man hospitalized Monday night. Deputies responded around 8:55 p.m. to a report of gunfire…
Quick Response By Employees Stops Fire Behind Smithfield Store
SMITHFIELD — A 37-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly setting a fire behind a Smithfield grocery store. Smithfield Police charged Jubinaldo Martinez Aguilar, of Smithfield, with felony burning personal…
Two Restaurant Break-Ins Under Investigation
JOHNSTON COUNTY — Authorities are investigating whether two restaurant break-ins discovered early Thursday morning are connected. The incidents were reported at the Hwy 55 located at 5805 U.S. Highway 301…
