October 24, 2025
Crime
Selma Man Arrested For Burglary, Causing Extensive Damage At Business
MICRO — A Selma man was arrested after allegedly breaking into a vacant business in Micro, causing significant damage and stealing numerous items. Charles William Baker, 51, of Batten Farm…
Johnston Man Arrested By NC SBI For Child Porn
JOHNSTON COUNTY — The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has arrested a Johnston County man on eight felony charges involving child sexual abuse material. Dominic Michelo Olivares, 30,…
Four Oaks Man Charged With Felony Breaking & Entering
FOUR OAKS. — A Four Oaks resident has been arrested and charged in connection with a residential break-in and theft reported earlier this summer. According to the Johnston County Sheriff’s…
Former Employee Accused Of Forging Company Checks To Pay College Tuition
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A former employee at a Johnston County arcade bar is facing felony charges after allegedly stealing company checks to pay for his college tuition. Authorities say 33-year-old…
$200,000 In Copper Stolen From Johnston County Solar Farm
WILLOW SPRING — Authorities are investigating the theft of a large quantity of copper wiring from a solar farm in western Johnston County. According to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office,…
Woman Charged In Two Break-Ins At Same Property
SMITHFIELD — A Selma woman is facing multiple felony charges in connection with two separate break-ins at the same Johnston County property earlier this month. Amy Gail Davis, 51, of…
Dunn Woman Charged In Theft And Drug Case
BENSON — A Dunn woman is facing multiple charges after she was arrested in connection with a theft and drug possession case in Johnston County. Emily Matthews, 37, who has…
Man Charged After Spray Paint Vandalism At Smithfield Businesses
SMITHFIELD — A 27-year-old man has been arrested after police say he vandalized four businesses along North Brightleaf Boulevard with pink spray paint. Divine Danthony Lawrence, who is reportedly homeless,…
Unsupervised Child Leads Deputies To Stolen Guns, Drugs In Home
CLAYTON — A welfare check involving an unsupervised child led Johnston County deputies to uncover stolen firearms, drugs, and ultimately arrest a man on 21 felony charges. On September 10,…
Three Suspects Charged In Kenly-Area Break-In
KENLY — Three men have been charged in connection with a residential break-in that occurred in late July near Kenly, according to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office. The incident was…
Nine Arrested In Narcotics Search Warrant In Four Oaks
FOUR OAKS — Nine individuals were arrested Wednesday morning following a narcotics search warrant executed by the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) at a property on Parkertown Road, just outside…
Four Facing Felony Charges In Walmart Shoplifting Case
SMITHFIELD — Four individuals are facing felony charges after allegedly conspiring to steal more than $2,200 in electronics from a Walmart store in Smithfield. According to the Smithfield Police Department,…
