Four Oaks
Strickland’s Crossroads Fire Department Fundraising Dinner A Big Success
By John Payne FOUR OAKS – It was perfect weather for a “all hands on deck” event at the Strickland Crossroads Fire Department on Saturday, as hungry residents from all…
Caught On Camera: Owner Abandons Wrecked Car Then Reports It Stolen, JCSO Says
FOUR OAKS – Multiple charges have been filed against a Four Oaks man who allegedly wrecked his car, abandoned the vehicle in a business parking lot, then reported it stolen. …
Jury Finds Four Oaks Man Guilty Of Second Degree Murder
FOUR OAKS – Following a two-week jury trial in Johnston County Superior Court, Adam Clayton Stewart of Four Oaks was found guilty of second degree murder, Friday Feb. 24th. A…
Convicted Sex Offender, Former Pastor, Facing New Charges
FOUR OAKS – Less than two years after being sentenced to prison for sex crimes involving three juvenile victims, Stephen Arthur Morris of Four Oaks was returned to Johnston County…
Equipment Valued At $66,000 Reported Stolen
FOUR OAKS – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of $66,000 in property. On February 14th, deputies responded to a cell phone tower site on Parker Road…
Break-In Reported At Bentonville Business
FOUR OAKS – Deputies with the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a break-in discovered Monday, February 13 at Smithfield Grain Inc., at 2917 Harper House Road, in the Bentonville…
Vandalism Reported At School, Church
Detectives with the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office are investigating two vandalism incidents. On February 12, a priest at Saint Ann Catholic Church, at 4057 US Highway 70 Business West, Clayton,…
JCSO Arrests Benson Man For December Theft
FOUR OAKS – A Benson man is behind bars after his arrest on felony charges. Roger Alvester Geddie Jr., age 22, of S. Walton Drive, was arrested January 15, 2023…
Blackman’s Crossroads FD Could Be Forced To Close, According To Board Of Directors
County Says Department Is Not Meeting Minimum Response And Training Requirements; Fire Department Board Says That’s In The Past County Commissioner Wants Four Oaks Fire Department To Take Over Blackman’s…
Pair Arrested On Drug Charges
FOUR OAKS – Two women were arrested at their home on felony charges. On January 27, 2023, the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office was requested to assist NC Probation & Parole…
ALE Joint Operation In Johnston County Yields 31 Arrests, 76 Charges
JOHNSTON COUNTY – On Friday, January 20, NC ALE coordinated a joint operation to address criminal activity in and around ABC permitted establishments in Johnston County. The Johnston County Sheriff’s…
Commissioners Authorize Abandonment Of Portion Of Dirt Road
NCDOT will make final decision on road abandonment SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Commissioners voted 6-to-1 to authorize the abandonment of a secondary dirt road. Three property owners on Old Olive…
