Hit And Run Accident Injures Pedestrian
SMITHFIELD - A hit and run accident in the Smithfield city limits injured a Four Oaks man.
Police said Jacquan Hooks, age 29, of Four...
Gun Stolen From Unlocked Car
SMITHFIELD - Police are investigating the theft of a handgun stolen from an unlocked vehicle.
The victim said a 9mm gun was taken from their...
Second Person Arrested For Sexual Assault Of Mentally Disabled Juvenile
SMITHFIELD - A second person has been arrested for the alleged sexual assault of a mentally disabled juvenile.Tonya Marie Werner, age 40, of N....
Smithfield FD Adding 3 Full-Time Firefighters
SMITHFIELD - New funding from the County of Johnston will allow the Smithfield Fire Department the ability to hire three new full-time firefighters.
A Fire...
Amazon Officials Say Smithfield Warehouse Will Be Operational In Early 2024
Town and County Extend Amazon Incentives Grant
SMITHFIELD - Johnston County Commissioners and the Smithfield Town Council both have approved grant extensions for the...
Smithfield PD Suspends Narcotics Unit Due To Critical Staffing Shortage
Detectives Division Down To 3 Officers, Police Chief Says SMITHFIELD - There is a police officer hiring crisis in North Carolina and the United...
Smithfield Police Officers To Receive $7,500 Retention Bonuses, $5,000 Incentive For New Hires
SMITHFIELD - In a move to stabilize staffing, Police Chief Pete Hedrick has received approval from town leaders to offer hiring and retention incentives.
The...
Registered Sex Offender Arrested For Sex Offenses
SMITHFIELD - A Johnston County man on the NC Sex Offender Registry has been arrested on new charges.
Joshua Lawrence Turner, age 38, of Smithfield...
Firefighters Rescue Kittens From Burning Building
SMITHFIELD - A Sunday night fire heavily damaged a two story building adjacent to a home.
Smithfield Fire Chief Jeremey Daughtry said the blaze was...
Johnston County DSS Receives High Marks After Completing State Program
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Social Services Department recently completed a state program that analyzed various aspects of the Adult and Family Services Division and held...
