Crime
Break-In Reported At Southern Johnston County Church
NEWTON GROVE — The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break-in discovered last Saturday at a church in southern Johnston County. Deputies responded to a security alarm at 4:17…
Appliances Stolen From Newly Built Homes
SMITHFIELD — Police are investigating a series of break-ins after appliances were stolen from four newly constructed homes in West Smithfield. The larcenies were reported between Jan. 8 and Jan.…
Newton Grove Police Chief Resigns Following Arrest
NEWTON GROVE — Newton Grove Police Chief Greg Warren has resigned from his position, town officials announced Tuesday, days after his arrest on multiple felony charges. In a statement released…
Report: Deputy Finds Drugs During Highway 96 Traffic Stop
FOUR OAKS — A Four Oaks man was arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop for speeding. Authorities said the incident occurred around 7 p.m. Jan. 7 on Highway…
Suspect Arrested In Courthouse Parking Lot Attack
SMITHFIELD — A man accused of attacking and robbing a woman outside the Johnston County Courthouse earlier this week has been arrested. Ryan Markeith Marsh, 31, of Jamestown, NC was…
SBI Arrests Newton Grove Police Chief
NEWTON GROVE — The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation has arrested Newton Grove Police Chief Greg Warren following an investigation requested by the Sampson County Sheriff’s Office. According to…
Police: Store Employee Stole Cash, Lottery Tickets
SMITHFIELD – Smithfield police arrested a former convenience store employee Jan. 2 after an investigation reportedly linked her to the theft of cash and lottery tickets. The case began when…
Homeless Man Struck With Hammer, Robbed
SMITHFIELD — A homeless man said he was struck in the head with a hammer and robbed Monday night near the Neuse River Bridge. The attack occurred around 9:52 p.m.…
Johnston County Deputies Seize Suspected Meth, Firearm In Four Oaks-Area Raid
FOUR OAKS — Johnston County Sheriff’s Office narcotics agents executed a search warrant Jan. 2 at a residence in the 500 block of Hannah Road near Four Oaks, uncovering suspected…
Drug Investigation Leads To Three Felony Arrests
JOHNSTON COUNTY — Three people were arrested on felony charges following a drug investigation at a residence in the 1800 block of Massengill Pond Road near the Harnett County line.…
Suspect Makes First Court Appearance In Brutal Home Invasion Case
SMITHFIELD — A 39-year-old Wendell man accused of violently assaulting an elderly couple during a home invasion on Wednesday made his first court appearance Friday. Thomas Lee Wright is charged…
Elderly Couple Beaten During Violent Home Invasion In Johnston County
Crime Spree Ends in Arrest FOUR OAKS — An elderly Johnston County couple was seriously injured Wednesday after a man allegedly forced entry into their home and beat them during…
