Crime
Son Accused Of Manslaughter In Father’s Death
CLAYTON – A 20-year-old Johnston County man was arrested today (Thursday) in connection with the death of his father. Donte Khamani Deloatch of Clayton was arrested on a voluntary manslaughter…
Johnston Woman Loses $500,000 In Marriage Scam
BENSON – A Johnston County senior citizen lost nearly everything she owned after falling victim to a marriage scam. The unsuspecting victim said it began in 2020 during COVID. She…
Man Arrested For Stealing Chainsaw
BENSON – A man was arrested July 10 for allegedly stealing a chainsaw then selling it minutes later to an unsuspecting buyer. Joseph George Hood, age 43, of Warsaw, NC…
Brothers Charged In Multi-Million Dollar Money Laundering Scheme
PENDER COUNTY, NC – The Pender County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) and North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) have identified a large-scale Moldovan and Russian money laundering scheme. The PCSO…
Convicted Murderer Learns His Fate During Sentencing Hearing
SMITHFIELD – Family members of two victims took the stand Friday in the sentencing hearing of Joshua Stewart, in a case which has become known as the “Lizard Lick Shootings.”…
Woman Caught Trying To Sell Land She Didn’t Own
SMITHFIELD – Criminal charges have been filed against a Smithfield woman who allegedly tried to sell land she didn’t own. Sheree Lynn Sikovsek, age 48, of Braswell Road, was arrested…
Second Break-In Reported At Same Business
JOHNSTON COUNTY – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the second break-in within three months at the same business. Between July 5 – 8, someone broke into Biggs HVAC…
Man Charged With Indecent Liberties With A Child
SELMA – A Selma man was arrested following a month-long investigation by the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office. Jose Hernandez-Duran, age 54, of Trailwood Lane was arrested July 1 on a…
2 Year-Old Murdered, Mother’s Boyfriend Arrested
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A 30 year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of his girlfriend’s 2 year-old son. Lance Nolan Pearce of the 10400 block of Cleveland…
Shoplifting Suspect Charged With Organized Retail Theft
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A Cumberland County man has been arrested for felony larceny and felony organized retail theft. The charges against Dakota Rae Brady, age 30, of Fayetteville stem from…
Stolen Property Recovered During Search Warrant, JCSO Says
PRINCETON – A larceny investigation led to the arrest of a Princeton man and the recovery of stolen items, according to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office. On May 2, 2025,…
Drug Investigation Leads To Arrest Of Selma Man
SELMA – A 39 year-old Selma man was arrested on 11 felony drug warrants. Ronta Tyshoan Brown of Crooked Branch Drive was taken into custody on June 27, 2025 during…
