Garner
Authorities: Toxic Vapors Allegedly Led To DWI Arrest In Walmart Parking Lot
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A Willow Spring man was arrested after deputies say he was found unconscious behind the wheel of a running truck in a Walmart parking lot. Johnston County…
Annual Toll Rate Increase For The Triangle Expressway
RALEIGH – The annual toll rate increase for the Triangle Expressway and Monroe Expressway will take effect Thursday, January 1, 2026. NC Quick Pass account holders in a traditional 2-axle vehicle can…
Garner PD Selects Katherine Christian As Its Next Deputy Chief
GARNER – The Garner Police Department announced that Katherine Christian has been selected as its next deputy chief and will begin in her new position on Jan. 12. Ms. Christian…
Child’s Mother Charged Months After 2-Year-Old’s Death
JOHNSTON COUNTY – More than five months after the death of a 2-year-old boy in Johnston County, the child’s mother has been charged as the investigation into the case continues.…
Garner Town Manager Named Chair Of ICMA Credentialing Advisory Board
GARNER – Garner Town Manager Jodi Miller on Dec. 5 was appointed chair of the International City/County Management Association’s Credentialing Advisory Board (CAB), which oversees the ICMA’s Credentialed Manager program.…
Report: Dirt Bike Ride Turns Into Chase On Cleveland Road
CLAYTON — What started as a deputy’s routine patrol on Cleveland Road turned into a quick chase Tuesday afternoon when two dirt bike riders decided not to stop, according to…
Inmate Accused Of Biting Detention Officer
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A man accused of firing a shotgun at a motorist and leading deputies on a two-county chase in September is now facing additional charges after authorities say…
Tis The Season… For A Holiday Grinch?
Someone’s on the Naughty List JOHNSTON COUNTY — Bah humbug, indeed. A Johnston County family is dealing with a real-life Grinch after their outdoor Christmas lights were intentionally damaged not…
BMW Seized Following US 70 Chase
SMITHFIELD – A 24-year-old Garner man was arrested Nov. 20 following a high-speed chase on US Highway 70 (Market Street) that ended with a seized BMW. Around 6:57 p.m., Smithfield…
JCSO: Driver, Passenger Arrested After Brief Parking Lot Chase
CLEVELAND COMMUNITY – A routine traffic stop in a busy retail area turned into a dangerous chase Sunday morning, ending with two Clayton men in custody on drug and felony…
Report: Deputy Finds Marijuana, Pills During NC 42 Traffic Stop
KENLY — A Johnston County deputy arrested a Garner man last week after a traffic stop led to the discovery of marijuana, prescription pills, and other drug-related items. According to…
Johnston County Man Charged With Embezzlement In Catawba County Case
RALEIGH – A Johnston County man has been charged by North Carolina Department of Insurance investigators with embezzlement, a felony. Tyler Dionysius Englin, age 26, of Callahan Trail, Garner, a…
