Crime
Police Investigating Alleged Sexual Assault Inside County Office Building
SMITHFIELD – Smithfield Police are investigating an assault that reportedly occurred inside a Johnston County Government office building. Around 10:53am Monday, police responded to the Johnston County Department of Social…
Violent Drug Dealer And Gang Member Shot In Benson During 2021 Arrest Sentenced To Federal Prison
NEW BERN, NC – A Harnett County man shot during his arrest two years ago in Benson was sentenced Monday to more than 16 years in federal prison. Oshea Massey,…
Police Link Smithfield Man To Six Car Break-Ins
SMITHFIELD – Police detectives have linked a Smithfield man to six car break-ins. Terrance Devon Pulley was arrested at his Kay Drive residence, around 2:19am Thursday, September 28th, on 13…
Internet Cypertip Leads To Arrest Of Man For Sexual Exploitation
CLAYTON – A 35 year-old Johnston County man is facing multiple counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. Jacob Matthew Kennedy of Mohican Lane, Clayton, formerly of Raleigh, was arrested…
Benson Man Robbed In Smithfield
SMITHFIELD – Detectives are investigating the robbery of a 22 year-old Benson man. The victim said he was with a female at a home on Blount Street in Smithfield just…
Man Claims He Was Assaulted And Robbed
CLAYTON – Investigators are looking into a reported robbery and assault at a Clayton-area home. The incident was reported Wednesday, September 20th around 11:30pm. The victim, a 38 year-old Pitt…
Deputy Fires At Suspect Who Rammed Patrol Car During Pursuit
PRINCETON – The search continues for a suspect who intentionally rammed a Johnston County sheriff’s deputy during a pursuit. Around 12:30am Monday, deputies were assisting troopers with the NC State…
Sheriff’s Office Needs Help Identifying Three Suspects
WILSON’S MILLS – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance in identifying three people reportedly involved in a car break-in off Old English Court near Wilson’s Mills. On September…
Girlfriend Pleads To Manslaughter For Fatally Shooting Boyfriend In The Back
By Robert Jordan Dunn Daily Record ERWIN – An Erwin woman, who admitted to shooting her boyfriend in the back in November 2022, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in a…
Police Seize Fentanyl, Issue 46 Charges During Checking Station
FOUR OAKS – Law enforcement officers conducted a two hour checking station, as part of Child Passenger Safety Week, encouraging people to buckle up their youngest passengers because car crashes…
Benson Police Make Arrest In Friday Night Shooting
BENSON – On Monday, Benson Police arrested a man for his alleged involvement in a shooting. Quaterrius Butler, 25, of Rock Crossing Drive in Dunn, was arrested and charged with…
$1 Million Bond Set For Accused Drug Suspect
SMITHFIELD – A lengthy undercover investigation that started in 2022 has led to the arrest of a Smithfield man. Roderick Kornilius Ray, age 39, of W. Caroline Avenue, Smithfield was…
