Crime

Man Arrested In Connection With Father’s Death
SAMPSON COUNTY, N.C. — A Roseboro man has been charged with felony involuntary manslaughter in the death of his father following an altercation in Clinton last year. Sampson County deputies…

Break-In At Johnston County Church Under Investigation
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — Authorities are investigating a break-in at a local church where thieves stole power equipment. The incident occurred around 1:47 a.m. on March 11 at Community Baptist…

Driver Seriously Injured After Pursuit Ends In Fiery Crash
CLAYTON, N.C. — A police pursuit involving a suspected stolen vehicle ended in a fiery crash early this morning (Thursday), leaving the driver seriously injured, according to Clayton police. Officers…

Deputies Bust Illegal Gambling Operation, Seize Drugs, Moonshine And Cash
BENSON, N.C. — An undercover investigation led to the discovery of an illegal gambling operation and a large quantity of narcotics at a Johnston County home Wednesday afternoon, deputies said.…

One Charged, One Cleared After Domestic Break-In Incident
WILSON’S MILLS, N.C. — One person is facing multiple charges following a domestic-related break-in attempt Tuesday morning in a residential neighborhood in Wilson’s Mills. According to Wilson’s Mills Police Chief…

Virginia Man Arrested In Johnston County Rape, Kidnapping Case
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — A months-long investigation by the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office has led to the arrest of a Virginia man accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a woman…

$5 Stolen In Two Smithfield Vehicle Break-Ins
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Smithfield Police are investigating two car break-ins reported Friday morning. The incidents occurred around 6:25 a.m. March 13 in the 200 block of NC Highway 210. A…

Man Shot During Road Rage Incident In Johnston County
PRINCETON, N.C. — A man was seriously injured Tuesday morning in a shooting linked to a road rage incident along U.S. 70 near Princeton, according to the Johnston County Sheriff’s…

Johnston County Man Charged With Sexual Assault
BENSON, N.C. — A Benson man has been arrested and charged in connection with a reported sexual assault, according to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office. Justin Robert Foster, 23, of…

Smithfield Man Charged In Lumber Theft From Construction Site
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A Smithfield man has been arrested in connection with the alleged theft of building materials from a home under construction. Christopher Lawrence Leviner, 42, of the 5600…

Sheriff’s Office: Domestic Shooting Leaves Woman Dead, Teen Wounded
CLAYTON, N.C. — A Clayton man has been charged with murder after authorities say he fatally shot his girlfriend and wounded her teenage son early Saturday morning. Johnston County deputies…

Police Arrest Man After Indecent Exposure Report Inside Business
WILSON’S MILLS, N.C. — A Raleigh man with prior convictions for indecent exposure was arrested March 12 after police said he exposed himself inside a Johnston County store. Officers with…







