October 24, 2025
Crime
Break-In Reported At Glendale Chapel Ballfield
KENLY – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break-in at the Glendale Chapel Ballfield on Glendale Road. On August 4, a citizen discovered the door to the concession…
Thief Leaves Blood Behind During Home Break-In
ANGIER – A Johnston County family returned from vacation on August 4 to find their home on Stancil Drive had been burglarized. According to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office, the…
Fayetteville Man Convicted Of Embezzling From U.S. Postal Service
WILMINGTON, N.C. – A Fayetteville man pleaded guilty to misappropriation of postal funds and to making false entries and reports in U.S. Government records. According to court documents, Robert Raquan…
Johnston County Man Arrested In Online Child Predator Operation
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A Johnston County man was arrested Thursday morning following a multi-agency investigation into alleged online child exploitation. Austin Barrett Crews, 37, of 224 Driver Road in Middlesex—just…
Former Employee Accused Of Stealing Over $150,000 From Smithfield Business
SMITHFIELD – A Selma man has been arrested and charged in connection with the alleged theft of more than $150,000 from a local business over a two-year period. Saul Antonio…
Suspect Arrested In Walmart Parking Lot
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Authorities have arrested a man they said had stolen financial cards in his possession. Seth Boyd Garrett of Garner was arrested in the Walmart parking lot, at…
Arrest Made In Winston Road Construction Site Thefts
CLAYTON – An investigation into a recent rash of thefts from home construction sites off Winston Road near Clayton has led to an arrest. Willis Cale Strickland, age 40, of…
Neighbor Linked To Car Break-In, JCSO Says
WENDELL – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office made a quick arrest following a reported car break-in. It happened July 26 around 11:35 p.m. on Howard’s Crossing Drive, Wendell, off Buffalo…
Felon Caught With Stolen Car, JCSO Says
CLAYTON – A Jeep Wrangler stolen from a Kenly woman was recovered by the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office. David Zapata, age 45, of Apex, NC, was arrested by deputies on…
Johnston County Woman Gave Away $20,000 To Fake FBI Agent
A Johnston County woman lost $20,000 after she gave away $20,000 to an FBI impersonator. The 35-year-old victim said she received a phone call in June from a person who…
5th Person Arrested In “Lizard Lick” Shooting
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A fifth person has been charged in the 2022 shooting death of Alex Shirley. Shirley was the son of Ronnie Shirley, one of the owners of Lizard…
Convicted Methamphetamine Manufacturer Rearrested On Drug Trafficking Charges
BENSON – A Johnston County man with a lengthy history of arrests is once again behind bars. Bradford Christian Calcote, of Byrdtown Road, Benson, was arrested July 18 during a…
