Electronic Highway Message Boards Shot

CLAYTON – Authorities believe the same person or persons may be responsible for shooting two portable highway electronic message boards in Johnston County. The incidents occurred in the early morning hours last Thursday, October 27th.

A DOT contractor reported that two message boards were riddled with bullets on the US70 Clayton Bypass. One sign was located near the Barber Mill Road bridge and the other near the Wake County line.

The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene and located 9mm shell casings at the two scenes.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office at 919-989-5000.