Crime
Victim Tricked By Caller Claiming To Be DEA Agent, Scammed Out Of Money
A retired Johnston County man says he was tricked by someone who called his home claiming to be a federal drug agent. Last month, the 72 year-old man said he…
High Speed Chase And Shooting At Police Leads To Federal Prison Sentence
A Johnston County man was sentenced Thursday to 10 years in prison and three years of supervised release for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. On October 22,…
Sampson County Men Sentenced To Decades Of Imprisonment
WILMINGTON – Three Sampson County men were sentenced Wednesday to a total of 916 months in prison, collectively, for the kidnapping and torture of two victims, one under the age…
Kilo Of Cocaine Seized
A large amount of cocaine was seized during a traffic stop and later from a home in Johnston County. Cpiriano Alvear, 32, of Keith Court, Willow Spring was arrested May…
Clayton Police Need Help Identifying Two Armed Robbery Suspects
The Clayton Police Department is asking for help from the public to identify two armed robbery suspects. On Friday, May 14, around 10:35PM, Sandhu’s convenience store located at 1225 Amelia…
Police Respond To Shots Fired Call
Smithfield Police responded to a report of shots being fired Thursday morning on N. Sussex Drive. Officers responded around 10:15am and cordoned off the street with crime scene tape while…
Suspect Shot By Deputy Released From Hospital, Jailed On Drug Charges
BENSON – A man shot in the wrist by a Johnston County deputy sheriff last week is out of the hospital and in the Johnston County Jail. On May 5th,…
Mother’s Day Tragedy: Details Released In Clayton Murder, Suicide
A young mother was shot and killed during a Mother’s Day murder-suicide in the Clayton city limits. On Sunday at 9:53pm, Clayton Police responded to a 911 call at 120…
77 Year-Old Woman Conned Out Of $14,000
A 77 year-old Smithfield woman was conned out of $14,000 by someone claiming they wanted to fix her computer. Last month, the elderly victim said she received a phone call…
Juveniles Vandalize Restaurant, JCSO Says
Two juveniles are accused of vandalizing a local restaurant. The suspects, both under age 18, allegedly spray painted graffiti and drew obscene images on the vinyl siding at the Pizza…
Murder Arrest Made After Remains Identified As Missing 61 Year-Old Man
NEWTON GROVE – Human remains recently discovered near Newton Grove have been identified as those of a missing 61 year-old Newton Grove man. William “Jimmy” Graham was last seen by…
Extensive Damage Caused During Convenience Store Burglary
Thieves didn’t take anything but did cause significant damage during a convenience store break-in last week. In the early morning hours of Friday, April 30th, someone broke into Myers Community…
