October 24, 2025
Crime
Caught Again: Fake Surveyor Arrested For Defrauding Homeowner
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A man with a growing record of impersonating service professionals has once again found himself behind bars—this time accused of posing as a licensed land surveyor and…
Man Arrested After Alleged Assault On Date And Police Officer At Movie Theater
SMITHFIELD – What began as a date night at a local movie theater ended with a Johnston County man in handcuffs, facing assault charges — including one for allegedly striking…
Two Charged After Alleged Break-In At Vacant Brogden Road Home
SMITHFIELD – Two individuals have been arrested and charged with misdemeanor breaking and entering after they were reportedly found inside a vacant rental property east of Smithfield on Sunday night.…
U.S. Postal Service Employee Arrested In Theft Investigation
CLAYTON – A U.S. Postal Service worker and former police officer has been arrested in connection with a mail theft and fraud investigation. James Cartwright, 51, of Clayton, was taken…
Report: Convicted Felon Tries To Grab Shotgun After Crashing Car In High-Speed Chase
JOHNSTON COUNTY – A convicted felon is back in custody after allegedly shooting at an innocent motorist, leading authorities on a two-county pursuit, and attempting to reach for a shotgun…
Former Dollar General Employee Charged With Embezzlement
MICRO — A former employee at a Dollar General store in Johnston County is facing embezzlement charges after authorities say she stole over $1,600 from the retailer through fraudulent transactions.…
Princeton Man Arrested, Charged With Trafficking Methamphetamine
PRINCETON – A 43-year-old man from Princeton has been arrested and charged following a narcotics investigation by the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office. Clifton Dereck Pope, of Barnes Drive, was taken…
Air And Ground Search Leads To Arrests After Stolen Car Flees Police
CLAYTON – A police pursuit involving a stolen vehicle ended Tuesday in Clayton with one suspect arrested on the scene and another taken into custody later in Raleigh. According to…
Man Charged After Buying Trailer With Fake “Movie Money”
FOUR OAKS – A Pembroke man is facing felony charges after allegedly using counterfeit “movie prop” cash to purchase a utility trailer earlier this year, according to the Johnston County…
Thieves Break Into Car Wash Payment Kiosk
SMITHFIELD – Smithfield Police are investigating a break-in at a local car wash that resulted in the theft of an undisclosed amount of cash. The incident occurred in the early…
Police Dismantle Check Fraud Ring Tied To Nearly $200K In Counterfeit Deposits
SMITHFIELD — Smithfield Police have arrested four individuals following a months-long investigation into an elaborate counterfeit check-cashing operation involving fraudulent U.S. Treasury checks. According to authorities, the suspects are accused…
Clayton Man Accused Of Threatening Deputies During Domestic Incident
CLAYTON – A Clayton man was arrested last week after allegedly threatening to kill two Johnston County sheriff’s deputies who responded to a domestic disturbance at his home. Devin Wesley…
