Crime
Convenience Store Clerk Killed During Robbery
HARNETT COUNTY – A convenience store clerk was killed during an armed robbery. It happened at 11:16pm Saturday at the Value Mart at 5231 NC 87 North, Sanford, in Harnett…
Victim Assaulted With Tire Iron
SMITHFIELD – A 37 year-old Smithfield woman is recovering from serious injuries. The victim told Smithfield Police she was assaulted last Thursday, May 1 around 8:25pm on Blount Street near…
Update: Charges Filed Against Driver Who Fatally Struck Pedestrian In Food Lion Parking Lot
SMITHFIELD – The driver of a pickup truck that struck and killed a woman as she walked out of Food Lion with a bag of groceries Friday afternoon has been…
Former Police Officer Of The Year Arrested
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A former Smithfield police officer has been arrested on felony assault charges. Michael Alan Jernigan, age 41, of Whitley Road, Middlesex was charged Thursday morning with felony…
Smithfield Man Accused Of Shooting At Amazon Delivery Vehicle
WILLOW SPRING – An investigation into a shooting involving an Amazon delivery van has led to an arrest. Juelle Amos Thomas, age 21, of Hugh Lane, Smithfield was arrested April…
Bibles Stolen From Johnston County Home
FOUR OAKS – Six Gideon Bibles, two Christmas decorations, a military service book, puppet, and arm chair covers were among the items stolen from a Four Oaks area home. The…
Meth And Fentanyl Seized During Four Oaks Area Search Warrant, JCSO Says
FOUR OAKS – A three month undercover narcotics investigation culminated with a search warrant near Four Oaks, Wednesday afternoon. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division and STAR Team served…
JCSO Conducts Drug Raid At Kenly Area Home
KENLY – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) Narcotics Division and STAR Team executed a narcotics search warrant at a Kenly area home. On April 30, agents executed the warrant…
Update: Armed Robber Shot By Victim In Self Defense
JOHNSTON COUNTY – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a suspect who reportedly tried to rob and carjack a man in a business parking lot. The suspect apparently didn’t…
Funeral Held For Beloved Church Deacon Killed By Wrong Way Driver
SELMA – Funeral services were held this afternoon (Tuesday) for Joseph Wilder Jr. of Wilson’s Mills. Mr. Wilder died from injuries sustained in a tragic head-on collision on US 70…
Burglars Target Business During Power Outage
SMITHFIELD – Saturday night, the Town of Smithfield was left in the dark due to a major power outage. While the lights were out, numerous businesses were forced to close.…
Expired: Two Charged In Stolen Money Investigation
CLAYTON – Two people have been charged with felony conspiracy and obtaining property by false pretense. Quinntina Nicole Raines, age 31, of Government Road, Clayton and Kieara Lashea Ray, age…
