October 25, 2025
Clayton
Clayton Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase
CLAYTON – A 50-year-old Clayton man, Michael Antonio Boylan, was arrested early Thursday morning following a high-speed chase with Johnston County deputies. The pursuit began around 12:14 a.m. when a…
21 Year-Old Pedestrian Killed By Train Near Downtown Clayton
CLAYTON – For the second time in less than two months, a pedestrian died after being struck by a passing train near Downtown Clayton. The fatal accident occurred Tuesday afternoon,…
First Responder Come Together To Assemble Trauma Kits4Kids
JOHNSTON COUNTY – On August 1, First Responders Kits4Kids visited Clayton and Smithfield to collaborate with Walmart and local first responders in assembling 250 trauma kits designed for children. The…
Clayton Police Hosting Fraud Awareness Event
CLAYTON – The Clayton Police Department will host a Fraud Awareness Seminar on Tuesday, August 12 at 1:00 p.m. at the Clayton Center, located at 111 E. Second Street in…
Congressman Knott To Hold Passport Fair
Congressman Brad Knott (NC-13) will host two passport fair events in Clayton and Franklinton on Aug. 11 and Aug. 12, respectively. The events, hosted in conjunction with the U.S. Department…
Johnston County Priest Arrested On Felony Solicitation Charge
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A Catholic priest at St. Ann Catholic Church in Johnston County was arrested early Monday morning and charged with felony solicitation of prostitution, according to the Johnston…
From Classroom To Community: Clayton’s Interns Make Meaningful Impact This Summer
CLAYTON – Interns are making their mark in Clayton this summer, taking on meaningful roles in departments across local government. From budgeting and inspections to water resources and warehouse operations,…
Vehicles Collide On Powhatan Road
CLAYTON – Minor injuries were reported following a two vehicle accident on Powhatan Road at Colonial Drive. The collision occurred shortly before 11:00 a.m. today (Thursday). Wilson’s Mills Fire, Johnston…
Clayton Man Accused Of Fleeing From Deputies On UTV
CLAYTON – A 24-year-old Clayton man was arrested after he reportedly tried to outrun law enforcement officers on a utility task vehicle (UTV). Cole David Bevelacqua of Windham Way was…
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…
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…
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…
