October 26, 2025
Four Oaks
Florida Woman Arrested After Two-County Chase
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A Florida woman is facing multiple charges after leading Johnston County deputies on a two-county vehicle pursuit that ended in Newton Grove. The suspect, identified as Melanie…
Serious Crash On I-95 Injures One, Damages Bridge Near Four Oaks
FOUR OAKS – One person was seriously injured Sunday morning in a crash on Interstate 95 that also damaged a bridge near Four Oaks, prompting traffic delays. The crash occurred…
23-Year-Old Driver Arrested After Southern Johnston County Chase
FOUR OAKS – A 23-year-old Sampson County man was arrested after reportedly leading Johnston County deputies on a pursuit. It started around 12:40 am Thursday, July 24, on US 701…
Deputy Involved In Accident With Tractor Trailer
FOUR OAKS – A Johnston County Sheriff’s Office patrol car and tractor trailer were involved in a sideswipe collision. The accident happened Thursday morning on NC Highway 96, just south…
JCSO Executes Second Search Warrant Within A Year At The Same Home
FOUR OAKS – For the second time in less than a year, the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office STAR Team and Narcotics Division executed a search warrant at the same Four…
Four Injured In Golf Cart Crash
FOUR OAKS – Four youths were injured in a golf cart accident. The collision happened around 4:30 p.m. Thursday on Ridgemoore Court, off Sanders Street, in the Four Oaks city…
Melanie Lee Named JCPS 2025 Employee Of The Year For Administrative And Auxiliary Services
SMITHFIELD – Melanie Lee has been named Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) 2025 Employee of the Year for Administrative and Auxiliary Services. As Administrative Assistant for the Assistant Superintendent of…
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…
Firefighters Rescue Two Children Trapped Inside Burning Mobile Home
FOUR OAKS – Firefighters rescued two children trapped inside a burning singlewide mobile home. The fire happened Saturday night at 2339 Strickland’s Crossroads Road, off US 701 South. Authorities said…
Fire Truck Involved In Collision
FOUR OAKS – A Four Oaks Fire Department emergency vehicle was involved in a traffic collision. The two vehicle accident, involving a fire engine and gray passenger car, occurred around…
Fraudsters Steal Money Three Times From Same Victim
JOHNSTON COUNTY – An elderly Four Oaks woman was victimized three times by fraudsters posing as FBI agents. In May 2025, the victim received a pop up alert indicating there…
JCSO: Handgun, Meth Located During Search Warrant
FOUR OAKS – A 47 year-old Four Oaks woman was arrested after the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division executed a search warrant at her home. Mary Susan Beasley, of…
