October 24, 2025
Princeton
Town Of Princeton Assists Property Owners With Failing Septic Tanks
PRINCETON – State funds will allow the Town of Princeton to help three families with failing or failed septic tanks. Princeton has been awarded $224,000 from the NC Division of…
Deputy Fires At Suspect Who Rammed Patrol Car During Pursuit
PRINCETON – The search continues for a suspect who intentionally rammed a Johnston County sheriff’s deputy during a pursuit. Around 12:30am Monday, deputies were assisting troopers with the NC State…
Woman Fatally Struck By Car While Riding Bicycle
SMITHFIELD – The State Highway Patrol has released the name of a Smithfield woman struck and killed while riding her bicycle. The accident happened Saturday, September 16 at 7:51pm on…
Driver Crashes Stolen Truck While Fleeing From Highway Patrol
PINE LEVEL – A man who reportedly stole a work truck from a Wayne County convenience store crashed the truck a few minutes later while fleeing from state troopers in…
Driver Involved In Wrong-Way Pursuit Overturns Vehicle After Striking Patrol Car
PRINCETON – A 33 year-old man is facing a long list of charges following a high speed chase with law enforcement officers. Just after 3:00am Sunday, a Johnston County deputy…
Female Suspects Arrested On Felony Charges
PRINCETON – Two Johnston County women have been arrested following an investigation by the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office. On September 5 around 10:43pm, deputies responded to a trespassing call on…
89 Year-Old Passenger Dies From Injuries Sustained In US 70 Accident
PRINCETON – The State Highway Patrol has confirmed the death of passenger involved in a collision on US Highway 70 near Princeton. At approximately 12:12pm Tuesday, troopers said Kenneth Burnette,…
Man Who Pointed BB Gun At Drivers Arrested, JCSO Says
PRINCETON – A 30 year-old Princeton man was arrested after he allegedly pointed a BB pistol, which looked like a real firearm, at passing motorists. Around 5:28pm Monday, the Johnston…
5 Injured, 1 Critically After Boom Lift Crashes Into Cars
PRINCETON – Westbound lanes of US Highway 70 near Princeton have reopened following a serious accident just before Noon today (Tuesday). A small boom lift in tow behind an eastbound…
Fire Destroys Eastern Johnston County Home
KENLY – A late-night fire destroyed an eastern Johnston County home. The blaze was reported, around 9:30pm Wednesday, at 25 Old Pebble Lane off Sunshine Road. Kenly, Nahunta, Pine Level,…
Read To Grow JoCo Hosts 12 ‘Paws For Reading’ Events
JOHNSTON COUNTY – During the week of July 10th, Read to Grow JoCo celebrated National Summer Learning Week by hosting their Paws for Reading Events for the third consecutive year.…
Wayne County Deputies Kill Man Who Pointed Shotgun At Them
PRINCETON – The NC SBI is investigating an officer involved shooting. Around 3:06pm today (Monday), Wayne County 911 received a call from an individual at 219 Capps Bridge Road outside…
