October 25, 2025
Garner
Driver Accused In High-Speed Chase Nabbed At Home
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A 20-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly leading deputies on not one, but two high-speed chases just minutes apart early Wednesday morning. Steven Daniel Haze Starling,…
Gregory Poole Equipment Announces Plans For New Garner Headquarters Campus
GARNER – Gregory Poole Equipment Co. and the Town of Garner have announced the planned relocation of Gregory Poole headquarters from Beryl Road in Raleigh to Waterfield Drive in Garner.…
Burglars Hit Local Toy Store, Steal $1,000 In Pokémon Cards
CLEVELAND COMMUNITY — A local collectibles shop was the target of an early morning break-in Thursday, with thieves making off with valuable Pokémon cards and cash. According to the Johnston…
Man Struck, Killed By Amtrak Train
GARNER — An adult male was struck and killed by an Amtrak train Thursday morning in Garner, prompting renewed warnings from local authorities about railroad safety. The incident occurred around…
UPDATE: Suspect In Sheetz Robbery Surrenders To Authorities
UPDATE 2:59 p.m. OCTOBER 9, 2025 – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of Steve Darrel Sidney Jr. of Cary. Sidney turned himself in today at the…
Wastewater Spill Reported After Sewer Line Is Damaged By Construction
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A construction mishap led to the discharge of approximately 3,000 gallons of untreated wastewater into a local waterway on Monday, Oct. 6 according to Johnston County officials.…
Couple Linked To Shoplifting At Springhill Outfitters, CVS
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A Clayton couple is facing charges after authorities linked them to two separate shoplifting cases reported in Johnston County over the past month. Mitchell Glen Kuenzler, 32,…
Former Employee Accused Of Forging Company Checks To Pay College Tuition
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A former employee at a Johnston County arcade bar is facing felony charges after allegedly stealing company checks to pay for his college tuition. Authorities say 33-year-old…
Man Shot During Struggle Over Gun
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A Garner man was injured in a shooting that occurred during a physical altercation over a firearm in the Cleveland community. According to the Johnston County Sheriff’s…
Johnston County Woman Scammed $1 Million In Fake Romance
CLEVELAND COMMUNITY – A western Johnston County resident was manipulated into sending a scammer over $1 million. The 82 year-old woman fell for the romance scam after being showered with…
Chris Adams Named Next Garner Police Chief
GARNER – A 26-year veteran of the Garner Police Department and U.S. Marine Corps veteran has been named the department’s next chief of police. Chris Adams, who has been serving…
Report: Convicted Felon Tries To Grab Shotgun After Crashing Car In High-Speed Chase
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A convicted felon is back in custody after allegedly shooting at an innocent motorist, leading authorities on a two-county pursuit, and attempting to reach for a shotgun…
