Crime
10 Pounds Of Marijuana Seized During Traffic Stop
SELMA – A routine traffic stop on U.S. Highway 70 near Selma led to a significant drug seizure, according to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office. On October 13, a deputy…
Relative Charged In $275K Elder Fraud Case
SMITHFIELD – A 30-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with embezzling more than a quarter of a million dollars from her 87-year-old grandmother in a case authorities are calling…
Smithfield Man Charged In Child Sex Offense Case
SMITHFIELD – A 61-year-old Smithfield man is out of custody after posting a $100,000 secured bond following his arrest in connection with a child sex offense investigation. Santiago Consuelo, of…
Scam Alert: Woman Defrauded Of $15,000 In Elaborate Hoax
CLEVELAND COMMUNITY – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a scam that cost a local woman $15,000 in cash. A 61-year-old woman recently fell victim to fraud after receiving…
Kenly Woman Charged With 190 Insurance-Related Crimes
WILSON COUNTY – North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced Thursday the arrest of Heather Ann Robinson, 37, of 7354 N.C. Highway 42 W., Kenly, (Wilson County) on 86 counts…
Burglars Hit Local Toy Store, Steal $1,000 In Pokémon Cards
CLEVELAND COMMUNITY — A local collectibles shop was the target of an early morning break-in Thursday, with thieves making off with valuable Pokémon cards and cash. According to the Johnston…
Stolen Property Listed Online Leads To Arrest In Kenly Break-In
KENLY – A break-in at a vacant residence outside Kenly has led to the arrest of a suspect, after stolen property was found listed for sale on social media. The…
Man Caught At The Scene Of Break-In, JCSO Says
SMITHFIELD – A Smithfield man was taken into custody after he was reportedly found at the scene of a burglary in the Brogden community. Deputies with the Johnston County Sheriff’s…
UPDATE: Suspect In Sheetz Robbery Surrenders To Authorities
UPDATE 2:59 p.m. OCTOBER 9, 2025 – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of Steve Darrel Sidney Jr. of Cary. Sidney turned himself in today at the…
Man Charged In Tomato Theft
SELMA – A 61-year-old Selma man is facing felony charges after authorities say he helped himself to someone else’s tomatoes—and a garden trowel. On the morning of September 30, Johnston…
Homeowners Say They Were Scammed — Benson Man Arrested
FOUR OAKS – A home improvement project turned into frustration and financial loss for a Four Oaks couple — and now, a Benson man is facing charges for allegedly taking…
Copper Theft Reported At Second Johnston County Solar Farm
SELMA – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a second major copper theft at a solar farm, raising concerns about a possible pattern targeting renewable energy sites in the…
