Smithfield
Four Now Charged In Armed Robbery Of 78-Year-Old Princeton Man
PRINCETON, N.C. – Three more people have been arrested in connection with the June armed robbery of a 78-year-old man inside his Princeton-area home, bringing the total number of defendants…
Four Local High Schools Win $5,000, Could Compete For $1 Million Prize
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Four Johnston County high schools have each won $5,000 and remain in the running for substantially larger prizes, including a $1 million football field upgrade. West Johnston…
Residents Cry Fowl As Smithfield Bird Bath Mystery Deepens
Another One Flies The Coop SMITHFIELD, N.C. — The case of West Smithfield’s disappearing bird baths continues to ruffle feathers. A third resident has now reported a concrete bird bath…
Four Oaks Woman Held On $5 Million Bond In Fatal Smithfield Collision
SMITHFIELD – A Four Oaks woman initially charged with driving while impaired following a fatal collision on South Brightleaf Boulevard is now facing additional felony charges, including aggravated felony death…
New York Pair Returned To Johnston County To Face Fraud Charges
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – Two New York residents have been extradited to Johnston County to face charges stemming from the alleged theft of a Smithfield woman’s identity and fraudulent use of…
Man Charged After Allegedly Entering Disabled Resident’s Home
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – A blind Smithfield man was startled Sunday afternoon when a stranger allegedly ran through his unsecured front door, entered his home and refused to leave. The incident…
Routine Traffic Stop Leads To Assault Charge
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – What began as a traffic stop for speeding on West Market Street quickly became anything but routine after police discovered the driver was wanted on an outstanding…
Woman Charged With DWI Following Fatal Smithfield Collision
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – A 27-year-old man was killed after being struck by a vehicle on South Brightleaf Boulevard, according to Smithfield Police. Around 12:50 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, officers were…
Police Seek Customer Accused Of Spitting Food On Restaurant Worker
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Police are trying to identify a disgruntled customer accused of spitting chewed food on an employee at a Smithfield fast food restaurant. The alleged assault was reported…
Heritage Center To Close For Inventory August 10-14
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – The Johnston County Heritage Center’s research facility at 241 E. Market Street, Smithfield, will be closed from Monday, August 10, through Friday, August 14, while staff complete…
Two Women Accused Of Stealing From Multiple Smithfield Businesses
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A traffic stop by the State Highway Patrol led to the recovery of nearly $3,000 in allegedly stolen merchandise and the arrest of two women accused of…
Driver Sentenced After I-95 Crash Leaves Smithfield Man Double Amputee
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — More than five months after a horrific Interstate 95 crash forever changed the life of a Smithfield man, the Virginia driver responsible has received the maximum punishment…
