Smithfield
Dog Shot And Killed During July 4th Break-In
Law enforcement officers are asking for help trying to solve a July 4th break-in where a dog was shot and killed. Smithfield Police said the break-in was reported on Flowers…
Police Identify Murder Victim
Smithfield Police have released the identity of a 28 year-old woman murdered in the backyard of her own home. The body of Alanda Mae Abarca was found by police around 7:00am…
Body Found In Smithfield May Be Linked To Man Killed In Chase
Smithfield Police are investigating the death of woman found in the backyard of her home as a homicide. It may be linked to a man who died in a high speed…
Smithfield River Rat Regatta on the Neuse, Cardboard Boat Race, Set for July 13
The second annual Smithfield River Rat Regatta on the Neuse will be held on Saturday, July 13 beginning at 4:00 p.m. The event will feature a race between 2-person teams…
Suspect Tries To Rob Smithfield Business
Smithfield Police are looking for a man who tried to rob Little Caesars Pizza. The attempted robbery happened at 12:33PM Wednesday. The suspect walked into the business at 1202 N. Brightleaf…
Councilman Emery Ashley Will Not Seek Reelection
SMITHFIELD – Smithfield Town Councilman Emery Ashley has announced he will not seek reelection. Ashley was first elected to an at-large seat in 2011. He won reelection in 2015. Councilman Ashley…
Piano Stolen From Smithfield Church
For the second time in three years thieves have stolen from a Smithfield church. Around 8:00PM Saturday, a member of Lanwood Chapel Freewill Baptist Church at 3056 Buffalo Road, arrived…
Junior Women’s League Raises $15,000 For Smithfield Rescue Mission
On Saturday, June 22nd, the ladies of the Junior Women’s League of Smithfield hosted their annual Big Night Out Gala at The Farm at 95. The Gatsby Gala for Giving…
Town Approves One-Way Street Signs At Rose Manor
At the request of residents who live in the Rose Manor area, Police Chief Keith Powell has received approval from the town council to place two one-way street signs at…
Smithfield Shooting Suspect Found In Motel Room
A man wanted for a June 3rd shooting in the parking lot of Pine Needles Shopping Center at 721 N. Brightleaf Boulevard in Smithfield was arrested during a drug search…
Gunmen Rob Smithfield Business
Smithfield Police are searching for three suspects wanted in connection with the armed robbery of a West Smithfield convenience store. The robbery was reported at 10:53pm Wednesday, just minutes before…
84,000 Gallon Sewage Spill Reported In Smithfield
Johnston County Public Utilities has confirmed 84,000 gallons of sewage spilled overnight on Highway 210 near Highway 70 in West Smithfield. The Central Johnston County wastewater collection system had a…
