Garner
Burglars Hit Local Toy Store, Steal $1,000 In Pokémon Cards
CLEVELAND COMMUNITY — A local collectibles shop was the target of an early morning break-in Thursday, with thieves making off with valuable Pokémon cards and cash. According to the Johnston…
Man Struck, Killed By Amtrak Train
GARNER — An adult male was struck and killed by an Amtrak train Thursday morning in Garner, prompting renewed warnings from local authorities about railroad safety. The incident occurred around…
UPDATE: Suspect In Sheetz Robbery Surrenders To Authorities
UPDATE 2:59 p.m. OCTOBER 9, 2025 – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of Steve Darrel Sidney Jr. of Cary. Sidney turned himself in today at the…
Wastewater Spill Reported After Sewer Line Is Damaged By Construction
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A construction mishap led to the discharge of approximately 3,000 gallons of untreated wastewater into a local waterway on Monday, Oct. 6 according to Johnston County officials.…
Man Shot During Struggle Over Gun
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A Garner man was injured in a shooting that occurred during a physical altercation over a firearm in the Cleveland community. According to the Johnston County Sheriff’s…
Johnston County Woman Scammed $1 Million In Fake Romance
CLEVELAND COMMUNITY – A western Johnston County resident was manipulated into sending a scammer over $1 million. The 82 year-old woman fell for the romance scam after being showered with…
Chris Adams Named Next Garner Police Chief
GARNER – A 26-year veteran of the Garner Police Department and U.S. Marine Corps veteran has been named the department’s next chief of police. Chris Adams, who has been serving…
Report: Convicted Felon Tries To Grab Shotgun After Crashing Car In High-Speed Chase
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A convicted felon is back in custody after allegedly shooting at an innocent motorist, leading authorities on a two-county pursuit, and attempting to reach for a shotgun…
High-Speed Chase Ends In Arrest
CLAYTON — A Johnston County man was arrested Wednesday afternoon after leading deputies on a high-speed chase that covered multiple highways but ended safely without injuries. The incident began on…
Vandalism Blamed For Untreated Wastewater Discharge
GARNER – Johnston County officials have reported a discharge of untreated wastewater that occurred between September 3 and 4 near 13383 Cleveland Road, Garner, in western Johnston County. According to…
I-40 Reopens After Fatal Crash
JOHNSTON COUNTY — All eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 have reopened after a fatal three-vehicle crash shut down traffic Thursday afternoon near mile marker 311, close to Veterans Parkway. The…
74-Year-Old Johnston County Man Scammed Twice, Loses $10,500
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A 74-year-old man from western Johnston County has fallen victim to two separate scams over the past three years, resulting in a total financial loss of $10,500.…
