Garner Police Shop With A Cop Program Helps 35 Children
The Garner Police Department held its annual Shop with a Cop program on Sunday. With the generous support of longtime primary sponsor TT&E Iron and Metal the Police Department was able to provide a...
View ArticlePolice: Drunk Driver Caused Head On Crash
Smithfield Police said a man driving without a license and intoxicated caused a head on crash Saturday night that injured another motorist. At 10:12pm, police said Felipe Ortega, 35, of North 7th...
View ArticleNC Court Of Appeals Rules In Favor Of Police Officer Charged With Manslaughter
The NC Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of a Kenly police officer charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of a suspect following a 2016 high speed chase and tasering. The Court ruled...
View ArticleJohnston County Mayor Resigns
The Mayor of Archer Lodge announced his resignation Monday night during the December monthly meeting of the Archer Lodge Town Board. Mayor Michael A. Gordon said he would be stepping down as mayor...
View ArticleNew Tip Received On 45th Anniversary Of Bonnie Neighbors Murder
On December 14, 1972, Bonnie Wheeler Neighbors of Benson disappeared on the way to pick up her oldest son from school in Benson. Neighbors, a 33 year-old homemaker, and her 3 month-old son Glen, were...
View ArticleDrugs Seized During Selma Search Warrant
A drug investigation by the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division resulted in a search warrant at a home on Meadowbrook Lane off Highway 39 North on Monday. Agents said they seized a...
View ArticlePolice: Meth, Firearm Found During I-95 Traffic Stop
Two Johnston County residents were arrested Monday during a traffic stop on Interstate 95 near Brogden Road in Smithfield. A Smithfield police officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. During...
View ArticleDrugs, Gun Found Inside Van
Two people were arrested after authorities responded to a report of a suspicious van in the parking lot of a Johnston County convenience store. Around 11:45am Monday, Johnston County deputies were...
View ArticleCharacter Education Students Recognized
The Johnston County Board of Education recognized students who demonstrated compassion during the month of December. Those who were recognized on the front row (from left) are Innovation Academy at...
View ArticleDecember Advisory Board Appointments
The Johnston County Board of Education made appointments to five school advisory boards during their December monthly meeting. Sandy R. Jones was appointed to the Corinth Holders High School Advisory...
View ArticleWanted Person Arrested At License Checkpoint
A Johnston County man was arrested for outstanding warrants at a license checkpoint Tuesday afternoon in southern Johnston County. SAFE Team deputies had set up a checkpoint on Highway 96 South in the...
View Article$500,000 Bond Set For Clayton Woman
A Clayton woman was arrested Tuesday night following a search at her home. 31 year-old Rosezette Iteasha Jones had been the focus of a 6 month undercover investigation by the Johnston County Sheriff’s...
View ArticleFirefighter Suspended Following Felony Arrest
A Johnston County man arrested on prescription pill trafficking and fraud charges has been suspended from his job as a firefighter. On Nov. 25th, a man reportedly entered Realo Pharmacy at 601 N. 8th...
View ArticleSchool Dropout Rate Falls To 10 Year Low
Johnston County Schools continues to focus on preventing students from dropping out of school. Based on the latest statistics, their efforts are paying off. During the 2016-17 school year, 151 Johnston...
View ArticleSmith Named Freshman All-America by Phil Steele
Buies Creek – Campbell quarterback Daniel Smith has been named First Team Freshman All-America by Phil Steele. Phil Steele also named Smith the PFL’s Freshman of the Year and Second Team All-PFL in the...
View ArticleNC DOT Suspends Most Lane Closures to Ease Holiday Travel
The N.C. Department of Transportation will suspend most construction work on major routes across the state to reduce delays during the busy holiday travel season, but drivers should watch out for...
View ArticleStolen Equipment Recovered
An anonymous tip led law enforcement officers to a home off Guy Road near Clayton Wednesday night. Authorities recovered a stolen Bobcat skid steer loader at the home of 53 year-old Gregory Smith of...
View ArticleJCSO: Princeton Woman Sold Meth To Undercover Officers
The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division arrested a Princeton woman on Wednesday culminating a two month drug investigation. Authorities said Crystal Elaine Toler, 29, of the 1900 block...
View ArticlePearce Appointed To Appearance Commission
Jeremy Pearce of E. Lee Street has been appointed to the Smithfield Appearance Commission. Lee was appointed to his first term on the commission by the Smithfield Town Council during their Dec. 5th...
View ArticleFuneral Saturday For Highway Patrol Lt. Ira Grady
The NC Highway Patrol is mourning the loss of one of their own. Lt. Ira O. Grady passed away Sunday at Duke Hospital. He was only 45. Lt. Grady started with the Highway Patrol in Nov. 1994 and worked...
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