Crime
Authorities: $1,600 In Unauthorized Charges Leads To Arrest
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A 30-year-old Smithfield woman has been arrested on charges of financial card fraud and identity theft. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office said Kayla Elizabeth Coates, of Stevens…
Police: Extension Cord Leads To Arrest In Break-In Case
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A Smithfield man is facing charges after police say he broke into a vacant home and used an extension cord to access electricity. Michael Wayne Buie, 68,…
Johnston Deputies Seek Tips In Church Theft Case
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Authorities are investigating a break-in at a church just outside Smithfield where musical equipment was reported stolen. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office said the incident at Wesley…
Investigation Leads To Major Drug Seizure In Kenly Area
KENLY, N.C. — A monthlong narcotics investigation in Johnston County led to the seizure of multiple drugs and more than $25,000 in cash. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division,…
Family Dollar Employee Facing Charges After Theft Investigation
SELMA, N.C. — A 42-year-old Smithfield man was arrested following a report of employee theft, according to the Selma Police Department. Officers responded to Family Dollar at 107 N. Pollock…
Nearly $22K Lost In Scam; Second Attempt Stopped
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A quick-thinking family member may have saved an elderly woman from losing tens of thousands of dollars in what Smithfield Police say is a growing scam targeting…
Deputies Investigate Theft From Clayton-Area Church
CLAYTON, N.C. — The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a reported break-in at a church near Clayton. Authorities said the incident was discovered March 29 at Little Creek Fellowship,…
Federal Search Warrants Served At Adjacent Johnston County Homes
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Federal authorities executed search warrants at two adjacent homes in Johnston County on Monday morning, leading to the arrests of two men on firearms charges. The warrants…
Drug Investigation Results In Arrests
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — Four people were arrested March 20 after deputies executed a search warrant at a residence near the Wake County line, according to the Johnston County Sheriff’s…
Authorities Seize Drugs, Arrest Suspect In Kenly Raid
KENLY, N.C. – After a monthlong investigation, deputies moved in on a property in the 6800 block of U.S. Highway 301 and arrested a man they allege had been selling…
Police Seek Suspect In Assault That Sent Two To Hospital
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – An early morning assault in Smithfield left two people hospitalized and prompted police to seek charges against a suspect who fled the scene. The incident happened around…
Man Charged After Road Rage Shooting On U.S. 70
PRINCETON, N.C. — Authorities have made an arrest in connection with a road rage shooting that left one man critically injured last week along U.S. Highway 70 East near Princeton.…
