October 25, 2025
Crime
Trooper Shoots At Driver Who Pointed Gun At Him
The NC Highway Patrol says a trooper fired his gun during an incident on Interstate 40 early this morning (Wednesday). At approximately 3:26 a.m., Trooper J.F. Smith stopped to check…
Homeowner Reports $10,000 In Cash Missing
A Kenly area resident says someone stole $10,000 from his home. The alleged theft occurred Sunday afternoon. The 62 year-old victim said he left his home, on Highway 222 West of…
Family Pet Killed In Attack
A family’s pet Chihuahua was killed after being attacked by two dogs. Smithfield Police and Animal Control are now investigating. The 72 year-old victim said his Chihuahua was killed May…
Smithfield Woman Loses $6,000 In Scam
A 72 year-old Smithfield woman lost $6,000 in a scam last week. Police are investigating and warning others any type of payment requested to be made with a gift card…
Thief Steals $4,368 Worth Of Sunglasses
Smithfield Police are trying to identify a shoplifter who stole $4,368 worth of sunglasses. The theft was reported at 4:44pm on May 15th at Sunglass Hut at 1223-A Outlet Center…
Hit & Run Driver Strikes Man Taking Out The Trash
A Smithfield man said he was knocked unconscious by a hit and run vehicle that struck him while taking his trash to the curb. Smithfield Police said the accident happened at…
Police: Driver Was Arguing And Speeding When He Crashed
Charges have been filed against the driver of a car that police said caused a two car crash that injured three people. Emergency crews responded to the 11:08pm collision Saturday,…
Publishers Clearing House Scam Costs Smithfield Man $4,277
The scam telephone call starts out by saying you are the winner of the Publishers Clearing House (PCH) sweepstakes. The caller claims to be a PCH attorney who will assist you…
Suspect In 1972 Murder Of Bonnie Neighbors Returned To Johnston County
SMITHFIELD – A Florida man arrested last month for the 1972 cold case murder of Bonnie Wheeler Neighbors of Benson was extradited from Florida today (Friday) and returned to Johnston County. Larry…
$32,994 Property Stolen During Smithfield Break-In
Smithfield Police are following up on leads following a residential break-in discovered Wednesday in South Smithfield. Police said the break-in happened between 8:00AM Tuesday and 11:00AM Wednesday at the home…
Suspect In Custody Following Standoff At Benson Motel
BENSON – A Cumberland County man is in custody following a 3-1/2 hour standoff with law enforcement officers in southern Johnston County. Around Noon today (Thursday), the NC SBI…
Trooper Injured After Patrol Car Is Struck
The NC Highway Patrol has filed charges against a Garner woman who collided with a state trooper on Highway 70 in Johnston County. The wreck happened at 7:50am Wednesday on Highway…
