October 25, 2025
Crime
Second Break-In Reported At Same Business
JOHNSTON COUNTY – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the second break-in within three months at the same business. Between July 5 – 8, someone broke into Biggs HVAC…
Accused Killer Arrested In New Murder Case
Second suspect still at large By Emily Weaver and Robert Jordan Daily Record of Dunn A Lillington man out on bond and awaiting trial for a 2021 murder is facing…
Man Charged With Indecent Liberties With A Child
SELMA – A Selma man was arrested following a month-long investigation by the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office. Jose Hernandez-Duran, age 54, of Trailwood Lane was arrested July 1 on a…
2 Year-Old Murdered, Mother’s Boyfriend Arrested
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A 30 year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of his girlfriend’s 2 year-old son. Lance Nolan Pearce of the 10400 block of Cleveland…
Shoplifting Suspect Charged With Organized Retail Theft
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A Cumberland County man has been arrested for felony larceny and felony organized retail theft. The charges against Dakota Rae Brady, age 30, of Fayetteville stem from…
Stolen Property Recovered During Search Warrant, JCSO Says
PRINCETON – A larceny investigation led to the arrest of a Princeton man and the recovery of stolen items, according to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office. On May 2, 2025,…
Drug Investigation Leads To Arrest Of Selma Man
SELMA – A 39 year-old Selma man was arrested on 11 felony drug warrants. Ronta Tyshoan Brown of Crooked Branch Drive was taken into custody on June 27, 2025 during…
Fraud Charge Filed Against Four Oaks Man
FOUR OAKS – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office has charged Jesse James Hall, age 33, of Spring Lake Road, Four Oaks with obtaining property by false pretense. Hall is accused…
Johnston County Search Warrant Leads To Seizure Of Guns, Drugs And Cash
JOHNSTON COUNTY – On Tuesday, July 1, a narcotics search warrant was executed at a home on Old Barn Way, off NC 231 in northern Johnston County. The search warrant…
Arrest Made In Attempted Business Break-In
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A homeless 29 year-old man is charged with attempting to break into a Cleveland community business. Around 3:42 a.m. Saturday, June 28, the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office…
Defense Attorney Sentenced After Pleading Guilty To Felony Drug Offense
WILMINGTON, N.C. – A Harnett County defense attorney was sentenced in federal court after his guilty plea to a felony drug offense. Jeffrey Stall, 45, was sentenced to two years…
Man Accused Of Stealing Car Parts
SELMA – On June 28 around 12:48 p.m., a concerned citizen called Johnston County deputies after seeing suspicious activity at a home on Bizzell Grove Church Road. Officers said the…
