Crime
How A Lost County Credit Card Led To Felony Charges
SMITHFIELD0 – A 25 year-old man is facing felony charges after authorities say a lost Johnston County government credit card was used to purchase a laptop computer, leading to an…
Deputies Charge Four Oaks Man With Injury To Property
FOUR OAKS — A Four Oaks man has been charged after authorities say he damaged the front door of a local convenience store. Jason David Wiggins, 53, was arrested Jan.…
Wayne County Sheriff Announces Break In 2024 Murder Case
WAYNE COUNTY — Investigators have made an arrest in connection with a 2024 homicide in the Dudley community, according to Wayne County Sheriff Larry Pierce. Authorities say Takari Jahkir Pridgen…
Police Searching For Missing Phone Arrest Woman On Drug Charges
FOUR OAKS — A search for a cellphone reported stolen in Harnett County led Four Oaks police to a local motel, where officers instead uncovered suspected narcotics and made a…
Man Gets 16 Years For Shooting Death Of Grandmother
Detectives say he was aiming at another when grandmother was hit By Emily WeaverDaily Record of Dunn An Erwin man was sentenced to spend 16-20 years in prison for the…
Selma Man Arrested After 100 MPH Chase
SELMA — A Selma man wanted on outstanding drug charges was arrested by the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office following a high-speed pursuit that reportedly reached speeds of 100 mph. According…
Sheriff’s Office Executes Search Warrant, Charges Wendell-Area Couple
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A northern Johnston County couple is facing drug charges following the execution of a narcotics search warrant at their home, according to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office.…
Deputies Charge Woman In Walmart Price Tag Switching Case
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A Durham woman faces multiple misdemeanor charges after officers allege she deliberately altered price tags to reduce the cost of merchandise during a transaction at a Johnston…
Sheriff’s Office: Stolen Vehicle Used In Fuel Theft
KENLY — A Selma woman faces felony and misdemeanor charges after deputies said she was found driving a stolen vehicle shortly after a larceny at a Johnston County construction site.…
Authorities Identify Victim, Suspect In Smithfield Homicide
SMITHFIELD — A Smithfield man was charged with first-degree murder after an overnight shooting. Smithfield Police said Albert Abdelnor, 23, is accused of fatally shooting Rene Antonio Maldenado-Garay, 28, in…
$300 Check Turns Into $800: Benson Resident Arrested
BENSON — A local woman is facing felony charges after authorities say she altered a business check from $300 to $800. Tina Marie Williams, 44, of Amy Lane, Benson, was…
State Paroles Johnston County Man Convicted Of 1994 Shooting Death
SMITHFIELD — A Johnston County man convicted of first-degree murder in a 1994 shooting death is scheduled to be released on parole. The North Carolina Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission…
