Garner
Kilo Of Cocaine Located During Traffic Stop, JCSO Says
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A Garner man is being held under a $2,050,000 bond after his arrest on cocaine trafficking charges. John Aldo Rizo, age 53, of Knoll Court, was arrested…
Verizon Store Robbery Suspects Arrested
CLAYTON – Clayton Police have arrested two suspects they say robbed the Verizon store at 13024 US Highway 70 Business West. Police Chief Greg Tart said the robbery was reported…
Wake County Man And Johnston County Woman Win $1 Million Prize
RALEIGH – Benjamin Haynes III of Garner and Laura McGhee of Angier tried their luck on a Powerball ticket and won a $1 million prize. They bought the ticket at…
Cause Of Home Fire Released
GARNER – Fire departments from Johnston and Wake counties responded to a residential fire at 306 Princess Drive, off Pierce Road, in the Cleveland community. The fire was reported around…
Report: Birthday Cake Shoplifter Assaults Employee
CLEVELAND – An employee at Walmart was assaulted by a shoplifting suspect, according to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were summoned to Walmart, at 5141 NC Highway 42 West…
Johnston County Woman Has Unforgettable Birthday After $1 Million Powerball Win
BENSON – Leslie Husted of Benson had a memorable 58th birthday as it came the day after she learned of a $1 million Powerball win. “I won’t forget this birthday that’s…
Parking Lot Dispute Injures Man, JCSO Says
CLEVELAND – A 51 year-old Johnston County man was beaten during a dispute with a stranger. It happened Friday night shortly after 7:00pm in the parking lot of Food Lion…
Winning $1 Million Lottery Ticket Sold In Johnston County
Monday’s Powerball drawing brings $1 million win, largest nationwide Wednesday’s Powerball jackpot reaches $100 million RALEIGH – One lucky ticket purchased in Johnston County in Monday’s Powerball drawing matched all…
Man Robbed At Gunpoint During Facebook Marketplace Meetup
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A 32 year-old man said he was robbed at gunpoint at his home. The incident was reported just before 7:00pm Monday at an address in the 3800…
Man Run Over By Own Car While Fleeing From Cops
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A 35 year-old man is facing a long list of charges after leading law enforcement officers on a brief chase. Around 7:00pm Thursday, Johnston County deputies were…
Town Of Garner Welcomes New IT Director
GARNER – The Town of Garner has welcomed Tom Howley to its team as its new information technology director. Howley joins the Town with over 15 years of technology leadership…
Man Steals From Walmart By Faking Dog Food Return, Report Says
GARNER – A 32 year-old man was arrested after he reportedly tried to return a bag of dog food for a refund at Walmart, even though he never paid for…
