Crime
Investigation Leads To Arrest In Alleged Holiday Gathering Assault
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A South Carolina man has been charged with attempted sexual assault following a Thanksgiving gathering in Johnston County. Martin Martinez, 33, of Graniteville, S.C., was arrested Jan.…
Used Washing Machine Sale Spins Into Felony Charges
CLAYTON — What began as a routine Facebook Marketplace transaction over a used washing machine ended with two people in jail and the appliance back where it belonged. A 30-year-old…
Authorities Charge Benson Man In Mailbox Arson Case
BENSON — A Benson man with a prior criminal record is facing new charges after authorities say he randomly set fire to a neighbor’s mailbox. Isidoro Flores Molina, 44, of…
Deputies Make Arrest In Storage Building Break-In
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A Harnett County man was arrested after deputies said he broke into a storage building on private property in Johnston County. Johnston County deputies responded around noon…
Police Say Suspect Tried To Outrun Officers — On A Bicycle
DUNN — A Spring Lake man learned Thursday that a bicycle is no match for police — especially when the chain comes off. Dunn police said Officer Blanchard was on…
Woman Charged With Threatening Court Official
SMITHFIELD — A Four Oaks woman was charged with a felony after authorities said she threatened a Johnston County magistrate while being processed at the county detention center. Ashley Brooke…
Break-In Reported At Southern Johnston County Church
NEWTON GROVE — The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break-in discovered last Saturday at a church in southern Johnston County. Deputies responded to a security alarm at 4:17…
Appliances Stolen From Newly Built Homes
SMITHFIELD — Police are investigating a series of break-ins after appliances were stolen from four newly constructed homes in West Smithfield. The larcenies were reported between Jan. 8 and Jan.…
Newton Grove Police Chief Resigns Following Arrest
NEWTON GROVE — Newton Grove Police Chief Greg Warren has resigned from his position, town officials announced Tuesday, days after his arrest on multiple felony charges. In a statement released…
Report: Deputy Finds Drugs During Highway 96 Traffic Stop
FOUR OAKS — A Four Oaks man was arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop for speeding. Authorities said the incident occurred around 7 p.m. Jan. 7 on Highway…
Suspect Arrested In Courthouse Parking Lot Attack
SMITHFIELD — A man accused of attacking and robbing a woman outside the Johnston County Courthouse earlier this week has been arrested. Ryan Markeith Marsh, 31, of Jamestown, NC was…
SBI Arrests Newton Grove Police Chief
NEWTON GROVE — The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation has arrested Newton Grove Police Chief Greg Warren following an investigation requested by the Sampson County Sheriff’s Office. According to…
