October 24, 2025
Crime
Shoplifting Suspect Faces Drug Charges After Arrest
SMITHFIELD – A man suspected of shoplifting is now facing drug-related charges following his arrest at a local outlet store. On October 12, around 5:00 p.m., Smithfield police responded to…
Break-In Reported At Selma Business
SELMA – Authorities are investigating an early morning break-in at a business just outside the Selma city limits. At approximately 2:35 a.m. on Saturday, October 18, deputies from the Johnston…
Accused Thief Arrested After Returning To Area, Police Say
SMITHFIELD – A man accused of stealing thousands of dollars in tools from a parked vehicle outside a Smithfield store was arrested after reportedly returning to the same area just…
10 Pounds Of Marijuana Seized During Traffic Stop
SELMA – A routine traffic stop on U.S. Highway 70 near Selma led to a significant drug seizure, according to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office. On October 13, a deputy…
Relative Charged In $275K Elder Fraud Case
SMITHFIELD – A 30-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with embezzling more than a quarter of a million dollars from her 87-year-old grandmother in a case authorities are calling…
Smithfield Man Charged In Child Sex Offense Case
SMITHFIELD – A 61-year-old Smithfield man is out of custody after posting a $100,000 secured bond following his arrest in connection with a child sex offense investigation. Santiago Consuelo, of…
Scam Alert: Woman Defrauded Of $15,000 In Elaborate Hoax
CLEVELAND COMMUNITY – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a scam that cost a local woman $15,000 in cash. A 61-year-old woman recently fell victim to fraud after receiving…
Kenly Woman Charged With 190 Insurance-Related Crimes
WILSON COUNTY – North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced Thursday the arrest of Heather Ann Robinson, 37, of 7354 N.C. Highway 42 W., Kenly, (Wilson County) on 86 counts…
Burglars Hit Local Toy Store, Steal $1,000 In Pokémon Cards
CLEVELAND COMMUNITY — A local collectibles shop was the target of an early morning break-in Thursday, with thieves making off with valuable Pokémon cards and cash. According to the Johnston…
Stolen Property Listed Online Leads To Arrest In Kenly Break-In
KENLY – A break-in at a vacant residence outside Kenly has led to the arrest of a suspect, after stolen property was found listed for sale on social media. The…
Man Caught At The Scene Of Break-In, JCSO Says
SMITHFIELD – A Smithfield man was taken into custody after he was reportedly found at the scene of a burglary in the Brogden community. Deputies with the Johnston County Sheriff’s…
UPDATE: Suspect In Sheetz Robbery Surrenders To Authorities
UPDATE 2:59 p.m. OCTOBER 9, 2025 – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of Steve Darrel Sidney Jr. of Cary. Sidney turned himself in today at the…
