Smithfield
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…
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…
Smithfield’s National Night Out Rescheduled For Aug. 15
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Smithfield’s annual National Night Out celebration has been rescheduled after Tuesday’s event was postponed. The free community event will now be held Saturday, Aug. 15, from 5…
Smithfield Police Arrest Nursing Home Employee In Oxycodone Theft Case
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A Johnston County nursing home employee has been charged after police say dozens of prescription oxycodone pills intended for residents were stolen. The investigation began around 4:27…
Smithfield To Dedicate New Downtown Pocket Park On Aug. 11
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A new public gathering space in downtown Smithfield is complete, and community members are invited to celebrate its official opening. The Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation will host…
Smithfield Council Approves Rezoning For Proposed Storage Facility
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A proposed commercial storage facility along Buffalo Road moved one step closer to reality after the Smithfield Town Council unanimously approved a conditional rezoning request for the…
Report: Homeowner Finds Stranger Sitting Inside His Car At 2 A.M.
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A Smithfield resident got an unexpected surprise when he stepped outside his Birch Street home in the early morning hours and reportedly found a stranger sitting inside…
