October 25, 2025
Crime
Deputies Need Help Identifying This Burglary Suspect
FOUR OAKS – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office has released security photos of a man wanted for a residential break-in. Authorities hope someone will recognize the individual or his white Ford…
Police: Walmart Employee Stole Multiple Items
A former employee at Walmart in Smithfield has been arrested for allegedly stealing items numerous times within the past month. Smithfield Police said they were called to Walmart to investigate…
Former Harbor Inc. Official Indicted For Embezzlement
A former official at Harbor Inc. in Smithfield, a non-profit agency that helps victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, has been indicted by a Johnston County Grand Jury on…
Man Shot In Pine Needles Shopping Center
Smithfield Police are investigating the shooting of a 20 year-old man. It happened around 9:37pm Monday. Officers were initially dispatched to a report of shots being fired in the area of…
Beekeeper Feels The Sting Of Honeybee Theft
A Johnston County beekeeper is feeling the sting following a hive heist. It happened last week in a field on Sandy Road outside of Four Oaks. The beekeeper said someone…
Benson Police Still Trying To Solve 2015 Homicide
It was four years ago today, May 31, 2015, Richard O’Neal Longmire of Thorne Road, Selma was gunned down outside a home on West Harnett Street in the Benson city…
$63,000 In Copper Wiring Stolen From Power Poles
Its not only illegal, it’s very dangerous. The theft of copper wire from utility poles has been on the increase in the last few years. The latest theft happened Monday…
Items Stolen From Johnston County Heritage Center
Law enforcement officers are investigating a theft uncovered at the Johnston County Heritage Center in Downtown Smithfield. The Heritage Center is a department of Johnston County government and stores a…
Senior Caught With Loaded Gun Inside High School Facing More Charges
Update 3:55PM – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office has added a charge of Felony Communicating a Threat of Mass Violence on Educational Property against Donovon Covington. His bond has been…
Joint ALE Undercover Operation Nets 8 Arrests, 100 Charges At Selma Club
Wednesday night, state and local authorities made eight arrests on 100 felony and misdemeanor charges for drug and alcohol violations at the Gentlemen’s Playhouse, an ABC-licensed club in Selma. The club…
Woman Pleads Guilty To Disaster Fraud Related To Hurricane Matthew
A woman awarded more than $11,000 in rental assistance to which she was not entitled following Hurricane Matthew has pled guilty to 15 counts of Disaster Fraud in Federal Court…
Pine Level Police Looking For Attempted Bank Robbery Suspect
Pine Level Police are investigating an attempted bank robbery. It happened at the only bank in the small town. The attempted hold up occurred at 9:45am this morning (Wednesday) at…
