Crime
Attempted Armed Carjacking Reported At Convenience Store
WILSON’S MILLS – A suspect who attempted to steal a vehicle at gunpoint in a convenience store parking lot is behind bars. It started at 3:52am Thursday at the Handy…
Multiple Juveniles Sought Following Break-In On School Campus
CLEVELAND – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break-in on the campus of Cleveland Middle School at 2823 Cornwallis Road. The break-in was discovered June 30th at a…
Photos Of Bank Robbery Suspect Released
CLEVELAND – Surveillance photos of the suspect who robbed the State Employee’s Credit Union at 28 Oxholm Circle, Garner have been released. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance…
State Employees’ Credit Union Branch Robbed
CLEVELAND – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the robbery of the State Employee’s Credit Union (SECU) at 28 Oxholm Circle, Garner, near the Interstate 40 / NC 42…
Johnston County Commissioner Arrested
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Commissioner Richard D. Braswell was arrested this morning (Wednesday) by the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office. Commissioner Braswell was charged with one felony count of taking indecent…
Innocent Victim Shot During Broad Daylight Shootout
SELMA – An innocent motorist was shot Thursday afternoon during a wild broad daylight shootout in Selma. Selma Police Chief W.M. Thomas said it started around 1:10pm. Two people in…
Former Harbor Inc. Financial Manager Pleads To 9 Felonies
SMITHFIELD – A former official with Harbor Inc. in Smithfield, has plead guilty to embezzling money from the non-profit agency, that helps victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Rhonda…
Body Of Benson Murder Victim Located In Four Oaks
JOHNSTON COUNTY – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office arrested a murder suspect today (Friday) after a body was discovered near Four Oaks. Around 10:30am, deputies were dispatched to 9399 Devils…
Shoplifter Threatens To Shoot Grocery Store Employees, Leads Officers On Chase
CLAYTON – The search continues for a suspect who allegedly threatened to shoot employees at a Food Lion supermarket in Johnston County then led officers on a three county chase.…
Indictment: Smithfield Woman Drove Getaway Car For Juvenile Murder Suspects, Gave False Information To Law Enforcement
CLAYTON – A Johnston County Grand Jury has returned a True Bill of Indictment against a Smithfield woman in the murder investigation of Harley Alexander Shirley. Cassidy Lorene Hunter of…
Road Rage And Food Fight Escalates Into Double Shooting
Incident Started In Smithfield And Ended 20 Miles Later In Dunn By Robert Jordan Dunn Daily Record DUNN – A road rage incident that started when a driver cut in…
Former Police Officer Named In Superseding Grand Jury Indictment
KENLY – A former Town of Kenly police officer has been named in a superseding indictment by a Johnston County Grand Jury. Andy Curtis Lee Jr., age 35, of Sheriff…
