October 24, 2025
Crime
Sheriff’s Office Identifies 2 Of 3 Suspects In Fatal Drive-By Shooting
This story has been updated. Click here for updated story. CLEVELAND – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office has identified two of three suspects wanted for a weekend drive-by shooting that…
15 Year-Old Killed In Drive-By Shooting
Second Victim Wounded Multiples Homes And Cars Struck By Gunfire Two people were shot, one fatally, in a drive-by shooting this morning (Saturday) in the Cleveland community. The Johnston County…
Break-In Reported At Historic Site
Law enforcement officers discovered a break-in this morning (Wednesday) after responding to a burglar alarm at the Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site. The alarm call came in at 3:34AM. The Johnston…
Two Overnight Car Fires Ruled Arson
Two overnight vehicle fires, reported less than 15 minutes apart, appear to be arson. Around 10:40pm Tuesday, the Clayton Fire Department responded to a car fire down a dirt path…
Keys Stolen From Town Equipment
Police in the small town of Micro are investigating an unusual theft. Someone stole the keys from six pieces of equipment used by the public works department. Micro Public Works…
Dog Shot And Killed During July 4th Break-In
Law enforcement officers are asking for help trying to solve a July 4th break-in where a dog was shot and killed. Smithfield Police said the break-in was reported on Flowers…
Teen Assaulted At Micro Park
A teenager was assaulted this week while at a public park in the Town of Micro. The 16 year-old victim, a student at North Johnston High School, said he was…
Police Identify Murder Victim
Smithfield Police have released the identity of a 28 year-old woman murdered in the backyard of her own home. The body of Alanda Mae Abarca was found by police around 7:00am…
Body Found In Smithfield May Be Linked To Man Killed In Chase
Smithfield Police are investigating the death of woman found in the backyard of her home as a homicide. It may be linked to a man who died in a high speed…
Suspect Tries To Rob Smithfield Business
Smithfield Police are looking for a man who tried to rob Little Caesars Pizza. The attempted robbery happened at 12:33PM Wednesday. The suspect walked into the business at 1202 N. Brightleaf…
Attempted Break-In Reported At Micro Elementary
There are no suspects in an attempted break-in reported Saturday at Micro Elementary School at 301 East Main Street in Micro. Someone attempted to break into a concession stand at…
Phony Customer Service Rep Scams $5,900 From Area Resident
Fraudsters posing as Amazon customer service representatives scammed a local woman out of $5,900 this week. The 41 year-old Clayton resident reported Monday that she received a phone call from…
