Crime
Johnston County Man Convicted In Child Sex Abuse Case Sentenced To 40-58 Years
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — A Johnston County man arrested in 2024 on multiple sex offense charges involving a minor has now been convicted and sentenced to decades in prison. Fernando…
Two Face Charges After Allegedly Living In Vacant Home
BENSON, N.C. — Two individuals were arrested after authorities say they unlawfully moved into a vacant home in the Benson area. The incident was reported around 11:11 p.m. on April…
Man Accused Of Drug Sales Near Child Care Center
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A Smithfield man has been charged following an undercover investigation into alleged drug sales near a child care center, police said. Tyree Lamar Covington, 37, of Berkshire…
Benson Man Faces Felony Charges In ATV Theft Case
BENSON, N.C. — A Benson man is facing felony charges after deputies say he stole two four-wheelers and later sold them to a scrap yard. According to the Johnston County…
Former Benson Police Officer Charged With Rape, Kidnapping
BENSON, N.C. — A former Benson police officer has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies, including forcible rape and first-degree kidnapping, following an investigation by the North Carolina State…
Danger In The Skies: Laser Pointed At Life Flight Helicopter Near Johnston Airport
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A potentially deadly act is under investigation after a laser was pointed at a medical helicopter during its landing approach in Johnston County — the third such…
Detectives Probe $9K Theft From Smithfield Business
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Police are investigating an early morning burglary at a local auto business that resulted in thousands of dollars in stolen equipment. The break-in was discovered Friday morning,…
Authorities: Group Home Staffer Charged In Alleged Child Sex Assaults
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — A Moore County man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say he sexually assaulted a child at a group home in the McGee’s Crossroads community.…
Man Charged With Rape After Woman Escapes Through Window
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A Smithfield man is facing multiple charges, including first-degree forcible rape, following an alleged assault. Demetrius A. DeVaughn, 44, of Old Farm Road, was arrested April 15…
Wilson’s Mills Shooting Suspect Arrested
Updated Story WILSON’S MILLS, N.C. — A 19-year-old wanted in connection with a Wilson’s Mills shooting that left a teenager seriously injured has been arrested in Raleigh. Julez Giles Ingram…
Search Warrant In Cold Case Homicide Focuses On Four Oaks Police Officer
GARNER, N.C. — A newly executed search warrant connected to a decades-old homicide investigation has identified a Four Oaks police officer as a person of interest, according to court documents.…
Johnston DA: Guilty Plea In Child Sex Abuse Case Leads To Lengthy Prison Term
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A Selma-area man has pleaded guilty to multiple sex offenses involving a juvenile and will serve decades in prison, according to the Johnston County District Attorney’s Office.…
