Smithfield
Smithfield Board Appointments – May 2025
The Smithfield Town Council unanimously approved the following Board appointments during their regularly scheduled May council meeting:
Road Rage Fight Erupts After Driver Flips Middle Finger
SMITHFIELD – One person was treated at the emergency room after a road rage assault in Downtown Smithfield. Smithfield Police said it happened around 8:30 Wednesday morning. A motorist had…
Report: School Resource Officer Assaulted By Student
SMITHFIELD – A school resource officer (SRO) at Smithfield Selma High School was reportedly assaulted by a student. That student is now facing criminal charges. On Tuesday, May 6 around…
Bid Awarded To Repave Outlet Center Drive
SMITHFIELD – Its been a bumpy ride for motorists for several years. But relief is in sight. Tuesday night, the Smithfield Town Council voted unanimously to repave Outlet Center Drive.…
Funeral Director Charged With Possessing Stolen Rental Car
SMITHFIELD – A Johnston County funeral director is accused of having a stolen car in his possession. Van Boris Peterkin, 48, of Selma was arrested May 1 by Smithfield Police…
Business Reports Break-In
SMITHFIELD – Police are investigating a break-in reported by employees at Bath & Body Works, located on Outlet Center Drive. On April 30 around 3:15pm, an employee discovered a storage…
39th Annual Ham & Yam Festival Draws Thousands
SMITHFIELD — Thousands of people turned out for the 39th annual Ham & Yam Festival in Downtown Smithfield on May 2-3. The Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation (DSDC) said the event…
Victim Assaulted With Tire Iron
SMITHFIELD – A 37 year-old Smithfield woman is recovering from serious injuries. The victim told Smithfield Police she was assaulted last Thursday, May 1 around 8:25pm on Blount Street near…
Update: Charges Filed Against Driver Who Fatally Struck Pedestrian In Food Lion Parking Lot
SMITHFIELD – The driver of a pickup truck that struck and killed a woman as she walked out of Food Lion with a bag of groceries Friday afternoon has been…
Pedestrian Killed In Food Lion Parking Lot
SMITHFIELD – A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in the Food Lion parking lot, at 851 W. Market Street, in West Smithfield. The accident happened around 5:30pm…
Former Police Officer Of The Year Arrested
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A former Smithfield police officer has been arrested on felony assault charges. Michael Alan Jernigan, age 41, of Whitley Road, Middlesex was charged Thursday morning with felony…
Smithfield Man Accused Of Shooting At Amazon Delivery Vehicle
WILLOW SPRING – An investigation into a shooting involving an Amazon delivery van has led to an arrest. Juelle Amos Thomas, age 21, of Hugh Lane, Smithfield was arrested April…
