October 25, 2025
Garner
Break-In Reported At HVAC Business
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Detectives are investigating a break-in at a Johnston County business. It happened in the early morning hours of April 6 at Biggs HVAC at 298 Shipwash Drive,…
Garner PD Recognized For Reaching 30-Year Mark In Continuous Accreditation
GARNER – The Garner Police Department has reached an impressive milestone, earning advanced law enforcement national accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) for the…
Suspicious Vehicle Call Leads To B&E Arrests
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Two people were arrested on breaking and entering charges after Johnston County deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle call. Gerry Albert Bjork, age 61, of Stage Drive,…
Investigation Continues Into Weekend Shooting Outside Johnston County Business
CLEVELAND COMMUNITY – The investigation into a weekend shooting outside a Johnston County bsuiness is still continuing. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office said it happened Saturday, March 29 in the…
Police Chief Lorie Smith Announces Retirement
GARNER – Garner Police Chief Lorie Smith has announced that she is retiring effective May 1, 2025. Chief Smith has led the Police Department since December 2021. She joined it…
Ex-Employee Accused Of Stealing Gift Cards
GARNER – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jalill Xzavion Howell, age 20, of Laniey Street, Garner on a single felony count of larceny by an employee. On December 10,…
Names Released Of Husband And Wife Shot To Death In Murder-Suicide
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A Johnston County couple was killed in an apparent murder-suicide. The incident was reported at 10 Chaney Drive, Garner, off Cornwallis Road in the Cleveland community. The…
Garner Council Member Named A North Carolina Main Street Champion
GARNER – Town Council Member Demian Dellinger was honored as a 2024 North Carolina Main Street Champion at this year’s NC Main Street Conference. Mr. Dellinger was recognized for his…
Pair Linked To Car Break-Ins
CLEVELAND COMMUNITY – A Johnston County deputy, on routine patrol, reportedly caught two people moments after they allegedly broken into two commercial vehicles. Johnny Rodriquez-Gonzalez, 33, of Bud Lipscomb Road,…
Matt Poole Selected For Assistant Town Manager Position
GARNER – The Town of Garner is excited to announce that it will be welcoming a familiar face to join its senior leadership team starting today (March 3). Retired Garner…
April Wood Selected To Become Next Downtown & Economic Development Administrator
GARNER – The Town of Garner has announced that lifelong Garner resident April Wood will become its new downtown and economic development administrator starting Feb. 17. Ms. Wood brings more…
New Traffic Pattern For Garner Road
GARNER – Starting today (Friday), a section of N.C. 50 (Benson Road) features a newly updated traffic pattern. Contractors for the N.C. Department of Transportation have completed their work, and…
