Crime
Unsupervised Child Leads Deputies To Stolen Guns, Drugs In Home
CLAYTON — A welfare check involving an unsupervised child led Johnston County deputies to uncover stolen firearms, drugs, and ultimately arrest a man on 21 felony charges. On September 10,…
Three Suspects Charged In Kenly-Area Break-In
KENLY — Three men have been charged in connection with a residential break-in that occurred in late July near Kenly, according to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office. The incident was…
Nine Arrested In Narcotics Search Warrant In Four Oaks
FOUR OAKS — Nine individuals were arrested Wednesday morning following a narcotics search warrant executed by the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) at a property on Parkertown Road, just outside…
Four Facing Felony Charges In Walmart Shoplifting Case
SMITHFIELD — Four individuals are facing felony charges after allegedly conspiring to steal more than $2,200 in electronics from a Walmart store in Smithfield. According to the Smithfield Police Department,…
Caught Again: Fake Surveyor Arrested For Defrauding Homeowner
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A man with a growing record of impersonating service professionals has once again found himself behind bars—this time accused of posing as a licensed land surveyor and…
Two Charged After Alleged Break-In At Vacant Brogden Road Home
SMITHFIELD – Two individuals have been arrested and charged with misdemeanor breaking and entering after they were reportedly found inside a vacant rental property east of Smithfield on Sunday night.…
U.S. Postal Service Employee Arrested In Theft Investigation
CLAYTON – A U.S. Postal Service worker and former police officer has been arrested in connection with a mail theft and fraud investigation. James Cartwright, 51, of Clayton, was taken…
Report: Convicted Felon Tries To Grab Shotgun After Crashing Car In High-Speed Chase
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A convicted felon is back in custody after allegedly shooting at an innocent motorist, leading authorities on a two-county pursuit, and attempting to reach for a shotgun…
Former Dollar General Employee Charged With Embezzlement
MICRO — A former employee at a Dollar General store in Johnston County is facing embezzlement charges after authorities say she stole over $1,600 from the retailer through fraudulent transactions.…
Air And Ground Search Leads To Arrests After Stolen Car Flees Police
CLAYTON – A police pursuit involving a stolen vehicle ended Tuesday in Clayton with one suspect arrested on the scene and another taken into custody later in Raleigh. According to…
Thieves Break Into Car Wash Payment Kiosk
SMITHFIELD – Smithfield Police are investigating a break-in at a local car wash that resulted in the theft of an undisclosed amount of cash. The incident occurred in the early…
Police Dismantle Check Fraud Ring Tied To Nearly $200K In Counterfeit Deposits
SMITHFIELD — Smithfield Police have arrested four individuals following a months-long investigation into an elaborate counterfeit check-cashing operation involving fraudulent U.S. Treasury checks. According to authorities, the suspects are accused…
