Crime
Johnston Deputies Discover Drugs Concealed In Unusual Spot
PRINCETON, N.C. — A routine traffic stop along U.S. 70 led to the discovery of fentanyl hidden in an unusual location and resulted in multiple felony charges, according to the…
Police: Video Evidence Leads To Arrest In Selma Child Abuse Case
SELMA, N.C. — A former candidate for Selma Town Council has been arrested and charged following a domestic incident involving a juvenile. According to the Selma Police Department, Troy Mathew…
Johnston County Deputies Seize Fentanyl, Meth In Selma-Area Search
SELMA, N.C. — Two men are facing drug charges following a search warrant executed earlier this month in the Selma area, according to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff’s narcotics…
Second Arrest Made In Burglary; Charges Dropped Against First Suspect
WILLOW SPRING, N.C. — A second suspect has been arrested in connection with a November 2025 break-in in western Johnston County, while charges against the man initially accused in the…
Multi-Agency Response, Including Johnston County, Ends In Arrest After Goldsboro Shooting
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – A man is in custody following an early morning shooting and standoff that led to a house fire in Goldsboro, with assistance from the Johnston County Sheriff’s…
Gunfire Used In Convenience Store Break-In
SELMA, N.C. — The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break-in at a convenience store discovered Sunday morning outside of Selma. Deputies said the incident was reported just before…
Man Arrested After Reported Indecent Exposure At Adult Store
CLAYTON, N.C. — Clayton police arrested a Smithfield man Tuesday night following a report of indecent exposure at an adult retail store. Officers responded around 10 p.m. April 7 to…
Break-Ins At Same Smithfield Home Lead To Four Arrests
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Smithfield Police arrested four people in connection with two break-ins at the same vacant home on Blount Street. The residence is owned by an out-of-state couple. On…
Two Arrested In Smithfield Counterfeit Money Case
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Two people were arrested following an investigation into counterfeit money allegedly used in an attempted purchase at a local flea market. The incident occurred April 5. According…
Authorities: $1,600 In Unauthorized Charges Leads To Arrest
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A 30-year-old Smithfield woman has been arrested on charges of financial card fraud and identity theft. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office said Kayla Elizabeth Coates, of Stevens…
Police: Extension Cord Leads To Arrest In Break-In Case
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A Smithfield man is facing charges after police say he broke into a vacant home and used an extension cord to access electricity. Michael Wayne Buie, 68,…
Johnston Deputies Seek Tips In Church Theft Case
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Authorities are investigating a break-in at a church just outside Smithfield where musical equipment was reported stolen. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office said the incident at Wesley…
