Crime
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…
Former Sampson County Fire Chief Convicted
Case involved theft of money from Autryville Fire Department By Robert Jordan Daily Record of Dunn SAMPSON COUNTY – A former fire chief of the Autryville Volunteer Fire Department was…
Driver Arrested After Chase In Stolen Vehicle
CLAYTON — A Raleigh man is facing numerous charges after allegedly leading officers from multiple law enforcement agencies on a pursuit Tuesday morning in a stolen vehicle. Clayton Police initially…
How A Lost County Credit Card Led To Felony Charges
SMITHFIELD0 – A 25 year-old man is facing felony charges after authorities say a lost Johnston County government credit card was used to purchase a laptop computer, leading to an…
Deputies Charge Four Oaks Man With Injury To Property
FOUR OAKS — A Four Oaks man has been charged after authorities say he damaged the front door of a local convenience store. Jason David Wiggins, 53, was arrested Jan.…
Wayne County Sheriff Announces Break In 2024 Murder Case
WAYNE COUNTY — Investigators have made an arrest in connection with a 2024 homicide in the Dudley community, according to Wayne County Sheriff Larry Pierce. Authorities say Takari Jahkir Pridgen…
