Crime
Garner Police, SBI Execute Search Warrants Tied To Child Exploitation Cases
GARNER, N.C. — Two men were arrested Thursday following separate Internet Crimes Against Children investigations conducted by the Garner Police Department with assistance from several law enforcement agencies. Authorities said…
Police: Suspect Tried To Buy Camaro Using Stolen Identity
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A suspicious car purchase at a Smithfield dealership has led to identity theft charges against a Morrisville man and a broader investigation into possible related cases. The…
Deputies Arrest Woman After Suspicious Activity Reported In Bentonville Area
FOUR OAKS, N.C. — A Craven County woman is facing an attempted breaking and entering charge after deputies say she was found in the backyard of a Four Oaks home…
Deputies: $180,000 In Drugs Seized During Johnston County Search
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — A Johnston County man faces multiple felony drug charges after authorities allegedly uncovered a large-scale marijuana packaging and distribution operation during a search of his residence.…
Deputies Arrest Willow Spring Man On Rape Charge
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — A Willow Spring man has been charged in connection with an alleged sexual assault. Caleb Matthew Allen, 24, was arrested April 28 by the Johnston County…
Johnston County Man Convicted In Child Sex Abuse Case Sentenced To 40-58 Years
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — A Johnston County man arrested in 2024 on multiple sex offense charges involving a minor has now been convicted and sentenced to decades in prison. Fernando…
Two Face Charges After Allegedly Living In Vacant Home
BENSON, N.C. — Two individuals were arrested after authorities say they unlawfully moved into a vacant home in the Benson area. The incident was reported around 11:11 p.m. on April…
Man Accused Of Drug Sales Near Child Care Center
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A Smithfield man has been charged following an undercover investigation into alleged drug sales near a child care center, police said. Tyree Lamar Covington, 37, of Berkshire…
Benson Man Faces Felony Charges In ATV Theft Case
BENSON, N.C. — A Benson man is facing felony charges after deputies say he stole two four-wheelers and later sold them to a scrap yard. According to the Johnston County…
Former Benson Police Officer Charged With Rape, Kidnapping
BENSON, N.C. — A former Benson police officer has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies, including forcible rape and first-degree kidnapping, following an investigation by the North Carolina State…
Danger In The Skies: Laser Pointed At Life Flight Helicopter Near Johnston Airport
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A potentially deadly act is under investigation after a laser was pointed at a medical helicopter during its landing approach in Johnston County — the third such…
Detectives Probe $9K Theft From Smithfield Business
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Police are investigating an early morning burglary at a local auto business that resulted in thousands of dollars in stolen equipment. The break-in was discovered Friday morning,…
