Crime
Sheriff’s Office Executes Search Warrant, Charges Wendell-Area Couple
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A northern Johnston County couple is facing drug charges following the execution of a narcotics search warrant at their home, according to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office.…
Deputies Charge Woman In Walmart Price Tag Switching Case
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A Durham woman faces multiple misdemeanor charges after officers allege she deliberately altered price tags to reduce the cost of merchandise during a transaction at a Johnston…
Sheriff’s Office: Stolen Vehicle Used In Fuel Theft
KENLY — A Selma woman faces felony and misdemeanor charges after deputies said she was found driving a stolen vehicle shortly after a larceny at a Johnston County construction site.…
Authorities Identify Victim, Suspect In Smithfield Homicide
SMITHFIELD — A Smithfield man was charged with first-degree murder after an overnight shooting. Smithfield Police said Albert Abdelnor, 23, is accused of fatally shooting Rene Antonio Maldenado-Garay, 28, in…
$300 Check Turns Into $800: Benson Resident Arrested
BENSON — A local woman is facing felony charges after authorities say she altered a business check from $300 to $800. Tina Marie Williams, 44, of Amy Lane, Benson, was…
State Paroles Johnston County Man Convicted Of 1994 Shooting Death
SMITHFIELD — A Johnston County man convicted of first-degree murder in a 1994 shooting death is scheduled to be released on parole. The North Carolina Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission…
Arrest Made In Series Of Mailbox Check Thefts
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A Durham man has been arrested in connection with a series of mailbox check thefts and forgeries in western Johnston County. Authorities say about 10 victims reported…
Man Arrested After Deputies Find Blue Lights, Firearms In Car
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A Columbus County man was arrested after Johnston County sheriff’s deputies said they discovered emergency-style lights, multiple firearms and drugs during an investigation of a suspicious vehicle…
Man Faces Multiple Charges In Vehicle Theft Case
BENSON, N.C. — Four vehicles were reportedly stolen from a McGee’s Crossroads area property and sold to a local towing company under false pretenses. Harold Mack Nall Jr., 54, of…
Report: Stranger Gets Into Car, Refuses To Leave
MICRO — A 53-year-old woman was arrested after law enforcement officers said she entered a stranger’s vehicle and refused to leave. Barbie June Bailey, of Main Street, Micro, was taken…
Wanted Man Arrested After Chase, Passenger Rescued From Burning Car
CLAYTON — A wanted man was arrested Thursday afternoon after a brief chase that ended with his car crashing, catching fire, and a passenger being rescued by police. Clayton Police…
Sex Offender Accused Of Indecent Exposure Incidents In Selma And Smithfield
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A Fayetteville man listed on the North Carolina Sex Offender Registry is in custody after police said he exposed himself to children inside retail businesses in Smithfield…
