Smithfield
Search Warrant Reveals New Details In December Walmart Shooting
Suspect Released Jan. 2nd On $100,000 Bail A search warrant released this week has revealed new details in last month’s shooting at Walmart on North Brightleaf Boulevard in Smithfield. At…
School Board Chairman, Johnson Hold Press Conferences As Both Sides Dig In
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County School Board Chairman Todd Sutton held a press conference this afternoon (Thursday) on the steps of the Johnston County Courthouse in Smithfield addressing recent allegations by…
Minor Injuries Reported In US 301 Accident
Minor injuries were reported in a two vehicle accident tonight (Thursday) on Highway 301 South of Smithfield in front of Holt Lake Barbecue. Around 6:45pm, a vehicle leaving the parking…
JCSO: Real Officers Names Being Used In Jury Duty Scam
The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is once again reminding residents to be aware of an ongoing jury duty scam. Officers said they have received multiple reports from local citizens who have…
Smithfield Attorney Jimmy Narron Honored By NC Bar Foundation
The North Carolina Bar Foundation held its Winter Dedication ceremony on Thursday, December 5, at the N.C. Bar Center in Cary. A NCBF Endowment Justice Fund was named in honor…
Law Enforcement Agencies Receive Funds To Buy Bulletproof Vests
Several law enforcement agencies in our area are recipients of federal funds to help them purchase body armor vests. The Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program, through the US Department of Justice,…
Gunman Robs Smithfield Convenience Store
Smithfield Police are investigating the robbery of a convenience store. Police said it happened at 12:35am Thursday at the Speedway at 2103 S. Brightleaf Boulevard at Wal-Pat Road. A lone suspect…
Woman Loses $1,500 In Johnston County Jury Duty Scam
Its Christmastime, but scammers are still hard at work trying to steal your money. Unfortunately, a Johnston County woman is the latest victim of a jury duty scam. A 57…
Porch Pirates Steal Amazon Package
Smithfield Police are investigating the theft of an Amazon package stolen from the front porch of an East Smithfield home. Officers said a package containing $30 in items was stolen…
Assisted Living Facility Employee Accused Of Raping Elderly Patient
SMITHFIELD – An employee at a Johnston County assisted living facility was arrested this afternoon (Monday) on allegations he raped an elderly female patient. The alleged incident occurred at Brookdale…
Christmas Shopper Assaulted, Injured Outside Smithfield Business
Officers are investigating an assault involving two shoppers at Carolina Premium Outlets on Outlet Center Drive in Smithfield. Smithfield Police said a 20 year-old Robeson County woman was shopping at…
Ronald Johnson Files For Second Term On Johnston County School Board
Joined by more than 50 of his supporters, Ronald Johnson of Clayton filed this afternoon (Thursday) for his second term on the Johnston County School Board. “I think the public…
