Crime
Smithfield Woman Charged After Missing Package Recovered
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A Smithfield woman was arrested after police said she took a package containing children’s learning tablets that had been mistakenly delivered to a neighboring apartment. April Jean…
Surveillance Video Leads To Charges Against Walmart Employee
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — A former Walmart employee has been charged after she allegedly stole merchandise from the store where she worked. Amaya Chanel Stephens, 23, of Clayton was arrested…
Husband Charged With Murder After Woman Fatally Shot At Smithfield Business
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A 39 year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder after police said he fatally shot his wife Thursday morning outside the AAF Flanders manufacturing plant. Officers…
Eight NC Return Preparers Plead Guilty In Almost $25M Pandemic-Relief Fraud Scheme
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The owner of a North Carolina tax return preparation business pleaded guilty June 23 to conspiring to prepare false returns claiming fraudulent refunds based on COVID-19 tax…
Suspect Arrested After Smithfield Clerk Injured During Robbery
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A Clayton man wanted for allegedly injuring a store clerk during a robbery in Smithfield has been arrested. Devante Jerrod Norman was taken into custody Tuesday night…
Sheriff’s Office Seeks Suspect In Series Of Selma-Area Vehicle Break-Ins
SELMA, N.C. — The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help identifying a suspect believed to be responsible for a series of vehicle break-ins reported across the Selma…
Kenly Woman Formally Charged In Fatal Shooting; Grand Jury Also Indicts Father On Drug Counts
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A Johnston County grand jury has returned indictments against two people following a deadly shooting in Kenly that claimed the life of a 19-year-old man and led…
Federal Judge Sends Convicted Robber To Prison For Stabbing Store Clerk
WILMINGTON, N.C. – A federal judge has sentenced Antwon Moore to 20 years in federal prison the maximum sentence allowed by law for committing an armed robbery. On November 25,…
Sheriff’s Office Investigating Two Attempted Dollar General Burglaries
JOHNSTON COUNTY — The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating attempted break-ins at two Dollar General stores in Johnston County after suspects tried but failed to gain entry during separate…
Police: Three Juveniles Identified As Victims In Child Sex Crimes Investigation
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A Goldsboro man is facing multiple felony charges after an investigation into alleged sex crimes involving three juvenile victims. According to the Goldsboro Police Department, officers began…
Two Charged After Stolen Pickup Allegedly Taken to Salvage Yard
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A months-long investigation into the theft of a pickup truck has resulted in felony charges against two Johnston County residents. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office said a…
Selma Man Accused Of Causing Damage Inside County Jail
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A Johnston County jail inmate is facing an additional criminal charge after authorities said he damaged a communications tablet inside the county detention center. Eric Hall Creech,…
