Four Oaks
Deputies Arrest Check Fraud Suspect
FOUR OAKS – A Smithfield man is facing charges after he reportedly forged and cashed two checks. John Joseph Brinchek III, age 54, of the 2900 block of US 70…
South Johnston High Freshmen Learn The Art Of Debate
FOUR OAKS – Who doesn’t love a good debate? In various forms, debating has a long history, and can be traced back to the philosophical and political debates of Ancient…
Kenly Man Fled From Deputies In Stolen Car, JCSO Says
FOUR OAKS – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office has charged a Kenly man with several violations after he reportedly fled from deputies in a stolen car. On March 26th, Smithfield…
Five Fire Departments Awarded Supplemental Funding
Johnston County Commissioners will provide additional funding to five fire departments that have an annual fire tax revenue income of $300,000 or less. The Blackman’s Crossroads, Bentonville, Bethany, Micro, and…
3 Four Oaks Residents Facing Drug Charges
FOUR OAKS – Three Four Oaks area residents were arrested by narcotics agents with the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office. On March 17, officers were conducting an investigation into illegal activity…
Officer Hospitalized Following Two County Pursuit
FOUR OAKS – One officer was hospitalized and several patrol cars were damaged during a high speed pursuit this morning (Thursday) through Johnston and Harnett counties. Just after 10:00am, Four…
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…
