Garner

Three Face Charges After Search Of Johnston County Home Uncovers Drugs, Guns
GARNER – Evidence of suspected fentanyl manufacturing was discovered inside a Johnston County home Thursday, where sheriff’s deputies also seized several types of drugs and three firearms. Three people were…

Man Charged After Allegedly Selling Stolen Tool Back To Owner
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A Garner man is facing criminal charges after allegedly selling a stolen power tool back to its rightful owner through Facebook Marketplace. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office…

Garner Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Awarded Accreditation Status For Third Consecutive Time
GARNER – The Garner Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department has been awarded accreditation status for the third consecutive time by the Commission for the Accreditation of Parks and Recreation…

Sheriff’s Office Investigating Storage Unit Break-Ins
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Deputies are investigating a break-in at a Johnston County self-storage facility where approximately 14 units were forcibly entered. The break-in was discovered Oct. 24 at Cleveland Self…

Man Charged With Murder, Robbery In Johnston County Motel Shooting
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A Charlotte man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting at a Johnston County motel was arrested Friday at a hog farm in Pitt County following a…

Man Accused Of Threatening Hotel Clerk, Pulling Fire Alarm To Summon Officers
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A Raleigh man told deputies he intentionally pulled a hotel fire alarm because he wanted law enforcement to arrive faster, according to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office.…

Deputies Investigate Break-In At Johnston County Church
JOHNSTON COUNTY – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a weekend break-in at a church in the Cleveland community. The pastor of Glorious Church of Raleigh discovered the break-in…

Officials Cut Ribbon On Affordable Housing Project In Garner
GARNER, N.C. – Town of Garner and Wake County officials joined the Kelley Development Company and other dignitaries on Oct. 16 for the grand opening of the Tryon Station affordable…

NC State Fair: Winners Announced In Giant Pumpkin And Watermelon Competitions
RALEIGH – The pumpkins and the watermelons had their BIG day at the fair in Tuesday’s giant pumpkin and watermelon competition. The winning entries will be on display in the…

Smithfield Man Faces Felony, Misdemeanor Charges In Shoplifting Case
GARNER — A Smithfield man was arrested Friday afternoon after Johnston County sheriff’s deputies responded to a reported shoplifting at Tractor Supply. Authorities said Kevin Daniel Johnson of N.C. Highway…

Flock Camera Vandalized In Cleveland Community
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. – Law enforcement is investigating after a Flock license plate-reading camera outside a Johnston County business was torn down and vandalized. The incident was reported Sept. 25…

Deputy Town Clerk Earns Prestigious Credential
GARNER, N.C. – Deputy Town Clerk Rebecca Murray was recognized at the Sept. 15 Garner Town Council meeting for recently earning the prestigious Master Municipal Clerk designation from the International…








