Crime
Shots Fired Into Apartment Injuring Man
SMITHFIELD – Police are investigating a shooting that injured a Smithfield man. It happened around 1:32am Sunday, May 12. Shelton Lee Covington was inside his apartment on Kay Drive when…
JCSO Narcotic Agents Execute Search Warrant
BENSON – Narcotic agents with the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office executed a drug search warrant at a Benson area home. The raid took place around 11:00am today (Wednesday) in the…
Burglary Suspect Points Gun At Eyewitness
WILSON’S MILLS – Police are investigating a break-in in the Wilson’s Mills city limits. It happened at 10:54am Friday, April 26 in the 100 block of Harrison Road. A witness…
Attempted Robbery Reported At Downtown ATM
MICRO – A 33 year-old woman escaped injury during an attempted armed robbery at an ATM on W. Main Street in downtown Micro. The victim pulled up to the ATM…
Convicted Murderer Arrested During Drug Bust
FOUR OAKS – A convicted murderer is back behind bars following his apprehension by the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO). Dwayne Earl Sanders, age 48, of Johnston Street, Smithfield was…
Missing Man Found Deceased In Pond, Homicide Investigation Underway
HARNETT COUNTY – The Harnett County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 55 year-old man. Just before 6:00pm Monday, Erwin Police were conducting a ground search for a…
One Killed, 3 Injured In Shooting
SAMPSON COUNTY – One person died and three others were injured in a shooting Tuesday afternoon in Sampson County. Around 1:39pm, the Sampson County E-911 Center received a call reporting…
Search Warrant: Argument Over Marijuana Led To Homicide
BENSON – A search warrant has revealed new details in the murder of a Benson man. Kenneth Wayne Dawson, age 50, was reportedly shot and killed by his own son,…
Police Searching For Gunmen Who Held Up Downtown Business
PRINCETON – Princeton Police are searching for two suspects who robbed a downtown business, Wednesday afternoon. Around 4:15pm, Princeton Police and the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office responded to a hold…
Murder Suspect Facing Additional Charge
BENSON – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office has filed a new charge against a Benson man accused of fatally shooting his father. Kenneth Jake Dawson was arrested Friday night for…
Benson Murder Suspect Makes First Court Appearance
SMITHFIELD – A Benson man charged in the shooting death of his father made his first appearance in court today (Monday). Kenneth Jake Dawson reportedly shot and killed his father,…
One Person Dead In Benson Shooting
BENSON – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that left one person dead. It happened around 6:45pm today (Friday) in the 2400 block of NC 242 North.…
