Crime
Clayton Storage Break-In Investigation Leads To Arrest
CLAYTON, N.C. — A Clayton woman has been charged after investigators say she sold a cellphone stolen during a break-in at a rental storage unit. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office…
Internet Outage In Kenly Area Linked To Copper Theft
KENLY, N.C. — A theft of hundreds of feet of copper wiring disrupted internet service in a Kenly neighborhood. Brightspeed reported that around 5:26 p.m. on March 7, crews responded…
Man Jailed After Deputies Respond To 911 Calls
FOUR OAKS — A 37 year-old man is facing charges after deputies say he repeatedly called 911 when no emergency existed. Mynor Ivan Soto-Escobar, of the 7600 block of U.S.…
Police: Smithfield Man Cut During Dispute At Public Park
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – A 40-year-old Smithfield man was arrested following a knife assault at Smith Collins Park Saturday afternoon. Police said the incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. Feb. 28 at…
UPDATE: Fifth Suspect Arrested In Selma Robbery, Shooting
UPDATE 5:00 p.m. March 6, 2026 – Shytez Richardson of Selma surrendered to authorities at the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office today and was served with the outstanding warrants. March 5,…
Cash, Cocaine And Marijuana Seized In Johnston County Raid
SELMA — The 1700 block of Bizzell Grove Church Road became the focus of a narcotics investigation Feb. 26 as deputies with the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office, joined by federal…
Man Sentenced To 48-73 Years After Johnston County Sex Crime Convictions
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A Johnston County jury convicted a 58-year-old man on multiple felony sex offenses involving a minor, concluding a weeklong trial that detailed years of abuse. Paul Richard…
Wayne Co. Man Charged After Political Sign Found Defaced
WAYNE COUNTY — A 55-year-old Wayne County man has been charged after a detective with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office discovered a defaced political campaign sign during a criminal investigation…
Firearms Among Items Stolen In String Of Vehicle Break-Ins
SMITHFIELD — The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a string of vehicle break-ins that left a dozen cars entered in a residential area near Smithfield. Deputies said the incidents…
Stolen U-Haul Recovered In Smithfield
SMITHFIELD — A stolen U-Haul truck was recovered in Smithfield, and the alleged driver was arrested on multiple charges, according to the Smithfield Police Department. Police said officers received a…
Suspected Firebug Faces First-Degree Arson Charge In South Murphrey Road Blaze
ARCHER LODGE — A Johnston County man arrested Feb. 16 in connection with a fire behind an Archer Lodge business is now facing additional felony charges stemming from a separate…
Employee Accused Of Stealing Cigarettes, Cash, Lottery Tickets From Store
WAYNE COUNTY – A former employee of Mar Mac Mart in Goldsboro has been charged following an investigation into a substantial theft from the business. On January 14, 2026, the…
