Crime
Video: Princeton Police Investigating Car Break-Ins
PRINCETON – Princeton Police are investigating several car break-ins. They occurred between 1:00 – 2:00am Sunday in the Eagle’s Crest subdivision. Police believe there were two suspects involved. Police Chief…
Stolen Car Crashes During High Speed Chase
BENSON – A car stolen from a Smithfield dealership was involved in a high speed chase and crash in Johnston County. It started at 11:54pm Saturday on Interstate 40 near…
Large Amount Of Drugs Found On Murder Suspect
BENSON – A suspect out of jail on bond awaiting trial on a murder charge, and a second person, were arrested during an undercover drug operation in Johnston County. Narcotic…
Suspect Wanted For Rash Of Car Break-Ins
PRINCETON – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a rash of car break-ins. Approximately seven vehicles were entered in the early morning hours of Wednesday, June 12 in the…
Pizza Delivery Driver Shot And Robbed
CLAYTON – Police have arrested a suspect in the early morning robbery and shooting of a pizza delivery driver. Around 12:30am Sunday, Clayton Police were dispatched to the area of…
Business Break-In Reported
SMITHFIELD – Officers are investigating a business break-in. A manager at Belk, located at 1231 N. Brightleaf Boulevard, reported the break-in Wednesday morning. Smithfield Police said the rear door to…
Victim Injured During Home Invasion
WILSON’S MILLS – Police are searching for two armed, masked men wanted for an early morning home invasion and robbery. Wilson’s Mills Police said it happened around 1:45am today (Wednesday)…
Autopsy: Benson Man Was Shot 11 Times At Close Range
BENSON – The NC Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has released an autopsy report on a 50 year-old Benson man shot and killed inside his home. Kenneth Wayne Dawson…
Sexual Predator Sentenced To Serve Up To 175 Years In Prison
SMITHFIELD – A Johnston County man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after pleading guilty to multiple counts of sexual abuse. On May 14, Superior Court Judge…
Suspect Wanted For Johnston County Business Break-In
BENSON – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance identifying this individual. The person is wanted in connection with a business break-in and larceny at Brandy’s Boutique and Gifts,…
Business Robbed At Gunpoint
SMITHFIELD – Detectives are investigating an armed robbery at a Smithfield business. Around 9:29pm Tuesday, an unknown person entered Mr Smoke & Vape, located at 1547 E Market Street, Suite…
Expired: Woman Went On Shopping Spree With Counterfeit Money, Police Say
SMITHFIELD – A North Carolina woman is facing a dozen criminal charges after police said she went on a shopping spree with counterfeit money. Smithfield Police said ten businesses were…
