Crime
Shooting Reported At Johnston County Airbnb
SMITHFIELD – A 26 year-old man was shot at a Johnston County Airbnb. The incident happened at the Airbnb in the 900 block of Barbour Road just outside the Smithfield…
Lumber Stolen From Construction Site
With the rising price of lumber, construction thefts are becoming more common. One recent theft occurred at a new home construction site on Twilight Trail in the Willow Spring community.…
Early Morning Shooting Reported In Smithfield
Smithfield Police are investigating a shooting reported Sunday morning. Around 3:00am, officers responded to the 900 block of Blount Street for a report of shots being fired. Officers found a…
Another Pit Bull Stolen During Second Animal Shelter Break-In
SMITHFIELD – For the second time in less than a week a dog at the Johnston County Animal Shelter has been stolen during a burglary. On April 27th, security cameras…
Princeton Woman Charged After 13 Year-Old Overdoses
A Princeton woman has been arrested for felony child abuse after a young girl reportedly overdosed. On April 21st, Goldsboro Police responded to the Economy Inn on W. Grantham St.…
Angier Man Pleads Guilty To Production Of Child Porn
RALEIGH – An Angier man pled guilty Monday to Production of Child Pornography. According to court documents and other information presented in court, Raul Ayala Jr., 72, was accused of…
SBI Assisting With House Fire Ruled Arson
Local and state investigators have ruled the cause of a fire that destroyed a Johnston County home last week as arson. On Thursday, April 22nd at 11:19am, Johnston and Nash…
Suspect Wanted For Stealing Dog During Johnston Co. Animal Shelter Break-In
UPDATE: The dog is okay and has been returned to the the animal shelter. SMITHFIELD – Detectives with the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a break-in this morning (Thursday)…
Video Released Of 2020 Hit And Run Crash That Seriously Injured Amazon Delivery Driver
This video may be disturbing for some people to watch Its been nearly eight months since a hit and run driver seriously injured an Amazon delivery driver in Johnston County.…
Update: Detention Officer Remains In Critical Condition, 19 Year-Old Suspect Charged
The Sampson County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of the suspect charged Tuesday night with the shooting of a detention officer on her lunch break. Jahleek Joyner, 19, of…
Smithfield Business Break-Ins Reported
Smithfield Police and the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office are investigating three business break-ins reported Monday. Deputies discovered Mi Carta and Ana’s Restaurant and Pizza, adjacent businesses on Highway 70 Business…
Detention Officer In Critical Condition After Being Shot On Lunch Break
A detention officer with the Sampson County Sheriff’s Office is hospitalized in critical condition after being shot on her lunch break today (Tuesday). Around 1:00pm Sampson County deputies responded to…
