Johnston County Deputies Arrest Juvenile In String Of Break-Ins

FOUR OAKS – A series of recent break-ins in the Four Oaks area has been solved following the arrest of a juvenile.

Authorities say a 16-year-old suspect is believed to be responsible for approximately seven vehicle and storage building break-ins, as well as one residential break-in, all reported within the past week. The incidents occurred in the Heath Road area between N.C. 96 South and U.S. 701 South.

On Wednesday, Dec. 17, members of the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division, along with the Narcotics Division, executed a search warrant at the juvenile’s residence. Deputies reported that the suspect became verbally confrontational and attempted to flee on foot.

During efforts to take the teen into custody, authorities say he assaulted two deputies by striking them with a closed fist.

As part of the search, investigators recovered several items believed to have been stolen during the break-ins from a shed on the property. Deputies also seized cell phones that reportedly contained photographs of additional stolen property connected to the incidents.

The juvenile has been charged with felony assault on a law enforcement officer and was transported to a juvenile detention center, where he is being held in secure custody. Authorities said additional charges related to the breaking and entering cases are pending.

The suspect’s name has not been released due to his age.