Pair Arrested On Criminal Charges
BENSON – Two southern Johnston County residents were arrested this week following a burglary and larceny in the Meadow community.
On May 5, a man...
Serial Bank Robber Who Flaunted Stolen Cash Convicted By Federal Jury
WILMINGTON, N.C. – A federal jury convicted a Fayetteville man on Friday on one charge of bank robbery, three charges of armed bank robbery,...
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...
Sheriff: Children Found Living In “Horrible And Unsanitary Conditions” During Drug Raid
BENSON – Two people are facing felony charges following a drug raid in the Benson city limits. The Johnston County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) Narcotics...
Missing Juveniles Located In Florida, Two Suspects Apprehended
CLAYTON - Clayton Police have located two missing juveniles and charged two suspects with kidnapping. On Saturday, May 3 around 10:00am, Clayton Patrol officers...
Convenience Store Clerk Killed During Robbery
HARNETT COUNTY - A convenience store clerk was killed during an armed robbery. It happened at 11:16pm Saturday at the Value Mart at 5231...
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...
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...
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...
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...
