Crime
Prosecutors Announce Intent To Seek Death Penalty In Quadruple Child Murder Case
JOHNSTON COUNTY – During a court hearing Thursday morning, the Johnston County District Attorney’s Office announced it will seek the death penalty against a man accused of killing four children…
Four Oaks Man Charged In Wayne County Meth Trafficking Investigation
GOLDSBORO — A Four Oaks man is facing multiple methamphetamine trafficking charges after a Wayne County drug investigation led authorities to identify him as a suspected supplier in the region.…
Report: Johnston County Deputies Catch Men Stealing Scrap Metal
PRINCETON – Two Johnston County men were arrested after reportedly attempting to steal scrap metal from a barn on Howell Road. On November 19 around 3:40 a.m., deputies responded to…
One Dead, Two Hospitalized After Drive-By Shootings In Harnett County
HARNETT COUNTY — A 16-year-old was killed and two others were injured in shootings Sunday afternoon in Harnett County. Deputies were first called at 3:45 p.m. to Scooter Lane in…
Sheriff’s Office Seeks Help Identifying Church Break-In Suspect
BENSON – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect involved in a break-in at a local church. The burglary occurred Nov. 24 around…
Suspect Turns Himself In Following Deadly Shooting Of Child
CLAYTON – The search for a suspect accused in the fatal shooting of a 12-year-old child ended Monday morning when 20-year-old Ty’ryn Anthony Zah’rel Washington of Kenly surrendered to authorities.…
Man Assaulted, Robbed While Checking Mailbox
CLAYTON – A man said he was assaulted and robbed while checking his mailbox last week in what appears to be a random attack. The victim told the Johnston County…
Suspect Sought After 12-Year-Old Killed In Clayton Shooting
Dec. 1, 2025This story has been updated: Nov. 29, 2025CLAYTON — A 12-year-old boy was fatally shot Friday evening after a weapon discharged inside a crowded apartment in Clayton, according…
Deputies Investigate Break-In At Used Car Lot
BENSON — Deputies are investigating a break-in at Young’s Auto Sales at 40 County Line Road outside of Benson,. The incident was discovered Nov. 25 when an employee arrived for…
Smithfield Police Seize Drugs, Cash During Search Warrant
SMITHFIELD – A narcotics investigation by the Smithfield Police Department culminated in a search warrant on Nov. 13, resulting in the arrests of three individuals. Officers executed the warrant at…
Johnston County Arrest Follows Investigation Into Rape Allegations
SMITHFIELD – A Cary man has been arrested on multiple charges of sexually assaulting a minor, following a joint investigation by Cary Police and the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office. Antoinio…
Man Arrested On Exploitation Charges After Suspicious Vehicle Call
ARCHER LODGE – A 25-year-old Raleigh man was arrested Nov. 16 after deputies responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle off Covered Bridge Road in the Archer Lodge community,…
