Crime
Major Drug Trafficker Arrested, JCSO Says
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A suspect described by authorities as a “major drug trafficker” in Johnston County has been arrested. Jorge Eduardo Martinez-Napoles was arrested Friday, Jan. 25 at an address…
Smithfield Murder Suspect In Custody
SMITHFIELD – The suspect in a fatal shooting in Smithfield is behind bars. Monday night, Markyse Naijae McCain, age 20, of Selma turned himself in to the Smithfield Police Department.…
Shooting Victim Drives To Wendy’s Parking Lot For Help
CLAYTON – Clayton Police are investigating a shooting. It happened around 12:30pm Sunday. Officers were initially dispatched to the parking lot of Wendy’s, off US Highway 70 Business, to a…
Homicide Reported In Smithfield
SMITHFIELD – Smithfield Police are investigating a homicide. The incident was reported around 5:00pm Monday at 2261 Kay Drive, off S. Brightleaf Boulevard. Police Chief Pete Hedrick confirmed one person…
Selma Police Conduct Narcotics Roundup
SELMA – Friday morning, more than a dozen law enforcement officers began rounding up suspects following an undercover narcotics operation conducted by the Selma Police Department. Selma Police were joined…
Burglars Attempt To Open Business Safe With Torch
CLAYTON – Clayton police detectives are investigating a break-in reported December 31st around 10:07pm. Police responded to a burglar alarm at Foss Recycling at 440 S. Tech Park Lane. According…
Defendant Gets 5 Years For Gunfight That Killed Benson Man
DUNN – An Angier man injured in a gunfight that killed a Benson man in 2020 was sentenced to serve five to seven years in prison for the man’s death.…
Armed Career Criminal Sentenced To 18 Years
RALEIGH – A Zebulon man was sentenced to 216 months in prison for illegally selling guns to juveniles. On April 13, 2023, Braxton Benton, age 34, pled guilty to engaging…
Report: Convenience Store Clerk Voided Transactions And Stole Money
SMITHFIELD – A former clerk at a Smithfield convenience store is facing a felony charges. Esperanza Natalia Rivera, age 23, of W. Edgerton Street, Smithfield was arrested Dec. 9 by…
Armed Drug Trafficker Involved In Kidnapping Sentenced To Federal Prison
RALEIGH – An armed methamphetamine and cocaine trafficker from Dunn was sentenced to 180 months for drug trafficking and firearm charges after holding a victim at gunpoint. On August 22,…
Suspect Apprehended In SECU Robbery
DUNN – Dunn Police arrested a suspect minutes after a robbery was reported at the State Employees’ Credit Union at 200 Tilghman Street. Around 10:40am Friday, Dunn Police were dispatched…
Man Attacks Cashier After Trying To Pass Counterfeit Money
SMITHFIELD – A cashier was reportedly assaulted by a customer. Smithfield Police said they responded to Walmart, at 1299 N. Brightleaf Boulevard, at 5:25pm Tuesday, Nov. 21. Police said a…
