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Suspect Linked To Sexual Assault, Two Break-Ins

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Suspect Linked To Sexual Assault, Two Break-Ins

SMITHFIELD – Police detectives have linked a 29 year-old man to a sexual assault and two residential break-ins. Alejandro Remigio Palacios, who has addresses in Smithfield and Charlotte, NC, was located in the Garner area Monday afternoon and arrested on warrants from the Smithfield Police Department. On Saturday, June 14 around 5:56am, Palacios is alleged […]See the Story

Scam Emails Mimicking Smithfield Planning Department

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Scam Emails Mimicking Smithfield Planning Department

SMITHFIELD – The Town of Smithfield is alerting residents to a recent scam involving fraudulent emails that falsely appear to be from the Smithfield Planning Department. These emails may reference invoices or request payments and are designed to look official. Officials said the Town does not issue invoices via email for planning services or any […]Read Article

Police: Sex Offender Located At Public Park

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Police: Sex Offender Located At Public Park

SMITHFIELD – A man on the NC Sex Offender Registry is behind bars after reportedly violating conditions of his release. Karl Daquon Beaty of Caswell Street, Smithfield was arrested June 12 after Smithfield Police reportedly found him at Smith Collins Park. Beaty is not allowed to be in a public park. Police said they did […]See the Story

Man Killed After Collision with Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Train

A man was killed Tuesday evening after a collision with a Massachusetts train. According to the Superintendent of the Transit Police Department, Richard Sullivan, an adult male while trespassing on the right of way at Brockton Station was struck by an MBTA Commuter rail train. The male was pronounced deceased as a result of injuries […]Smithfield, North Carolina · Smithfield See the Story

Camden man sentenced to federal prison in firearms case

A Camden man has been sentenced to more than two years in a federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm.Smithfield, North Carolina · Smithfield See the Story

Vehicles Seized From Drivers Busted For Street Racing, Fleeing From Law Enforcement, JCSO Says

SMITHFIELD – Two Johnston County deputies happened to be in the right place at the right time. Two drivers are facing charges of engaging in a prearranged speed competition, then fleeing from Johnston County deputies. Around 10:42pm Thursday, June 12, a deputy sheriff was traveling on US 70 Business just west of Smithfield and spotted […]Smithfield, North Carolina · Smithfield Read Article

Summer Solstice Labyrinth Walk at St. Paul's Episcopal Church's Labyrinth in Smithfield - Triangle on the Cheap

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 218 S 2nd Street, in Smithfield, invites the community to a Summer Solstice Labyrinth Walk on Friday, June 20, 2025, from 6 to 6:30 p.m. There is no charge to walk the labyrinth. Light refreshments will be provided by Daughters of the King. Stay for the 7 p.m. River Jam Concert at nearby Neuse River Amphitheater, hosted by the Town of Smithfield. Learn about this labyrinth and 8 other labyrinths in the Triangle. St.…Smithfield, North Carolina · Smithfield Read Article

High Speed Chase Ends in Arrest

Local law enforcement arrested the driver of a vehicle who led police on a nearly hour-long chase Friday evening (June 13). The pursuit ended near the intersection of US 64 and US 285 in Tres Piedras after police deployed spike…Smithfield, North Carolina · Smithfield See the Story

Burglars Flee with Thousands in Cash After Post Office Break-In

The suspects used tools to break into the premises before fleeing in an AudiCrime · Smithfield See the Story

Chicken Salad Chick Coming To Smithfield

Fast casual concept celebrating grand opening on June 18 SMITHFIELD – Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, has announced the opening of its 17th location in North Carolina, located at 924 North Brightleaf Boulevard in Smithfield. The local community is invited to celebrate this grand opening on Wednesday, June […]Smithfield, North Carolina · Smithfield Read Article

Johnston County Hosting Summer Events To Help Veterans Access VA Services

SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Veterans Services Office will host special outreach events this summer to assist veterans in creating ID.me and LOGIN.GOV accounts. These secure login credentials are now required by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to access online applications, benefits information, and other digital services. Veterans who need help setting up these accounts are encouraged to attend […]Smithfield, North Carolina · Smithfield Read Article

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