Crime
Son Charged With Murder Of Father
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A 20-year-old man is in custody after authorities say he fatally shot his father at a Johnston County hotel. Deputies with the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office responded…
Clayton Man Convicted After String Of Residential Break-Ins
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A Clayton man arrested in 2024 following a string of residential break-ins has been sentenced to prison. Danny Lamont Avery received two consecutive prison sentences of 103…
15-Year-Old Charged In Triple Homicide In Harnett County
HARNETT COUNTY — A 15-year-old has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder after a deadly shooting that claimed the lives of three family members Tuesday afternoon near Lillington.…
Repairman Accused Of Theft From Homeowner
BENSON – A 25-year-old Angier man, Cameron Elijah Hairston, is facing criminal charges after allegedly stealing from a Johnston County homeowner during a fake appliance repair visit. The 21-year-old victim,…
Selma Couple Arrested On 75 Felony Drug Charges
SELMA – A six-month investigation by the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division, with assistance from the ATF, has led to the arrest of a Selma couple on a combined…
Caregiver Sentenced In Death Of Special Needs Client Left In Hot Vehicle
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A caregiver has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the tragic death of Dontarius Batts, a 22-year-old autistic man left unattended in…
Former School Resource Officer And Wife Sentenced In Johnston County
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A former school resource officer and his wife, a former teacher, were sentenced to probation on Thursday after pleading guilty to charges stemming from an investigation involving…
Break-In Reported At Glendale Chapel Ballfield
KENLY – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break-in at the Glendale Chapel Ballfield on Glendale Road. On August 4, a citizen discovered the door to the concession…
Thief Leaves Blood Behind During Home Break-In
ANGIER – A Johnston County family returned from vacation on August 4 to find their home on Stancil Drive had been burglarized. According to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office, the…
Johnston County Man Arrested In Online Child Predator Operation
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A Johnston County man was arrested Thursday morning following a multi-agency investigation into alleged online child exploitation. Austin Barrett Crews, 37, of 224 Driver Road in Middlesex—just…
Former Employee Accused Of Stealing Over $150,000 From Smithfield Business
SMITHFIELD – A Selma man has been arrested and charged in connection with the alleged theft of more than $150,000 from a local business over a two-year period. Saul Antonio…
Suspect Arrested In Walmart Parking Lot
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Authorities have arrested a man they said had stolen financial cards in his possession. Seth Boyd Garrett of Garner was arrested in the Walmart parking lot, at…
