Johnston County Sheriff's Office

06/13/2026

06/09/2026

Three-day initiative produces 1,582 traffic and criminal violations, 33 DWI charges and eight wanted persons apprehended JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. – A three-day law enforcement initiative resulted in more than 1,500 traffic and criminal violations across Johnston County, highlighting what officials de...

06/01/2026

Congratulations to Deputy Jason Guseman on your retirement and for serving the citizens of Johnston County for over to 20 years!

We wish you the best in your future endeavors.

05/26/2026

JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — Authorities are searching for a vehicle involved in a high-speed chase early Monday morning in Johnston County. According to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office, the pursuit began around 1:48 a.m. when a deputy sheriff on routine patrol spotted a black Chevrolet Camaro t...

05/25/2026

On behalf of the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office, we honor and recognize the heroic men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our freedom. We also want to thank those who continue to serve and protect our country day in and day out.

05/22/2026

https://jocoreport.com/man-sentenced-to-life-without-parole-in-fatal-stabbing-of-gas-station-employee/

JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. – A Johnston County jury has convicted a man in the 2022 fatal stabbing of a 19-year-old employee at a Murphy USA gas station near the Interstate 40 and N.C. 42 interchange. District Attorney Jason Waller announced Friday that a jury on May 21 found Alexander Leon Herrera gui...

04/30/2026

Johnston County Sheriff's Office Media Release
Convicted S*x Offender Sentenced to 58 Years in Prison

On Tuesday April 28, 2026, Fernando Ambriz, 37 years old of Benson, NC, was found guilty by a jury trial in Johnston County Superior Court and sentenced to a maximum prison sentence of 696 months (58 years).

Ambriz was convicted of:

1 count - Statutory R**e of a Child
1 count - Statutory S*x Offence

The investigation began on June 30, 2024, when Deputies responded to a local hospital. Ambriz's live-in girlfriend reported witnessing a s*xual act between Ambriz and her 15-year-old daughter at their residence.

Detectives with the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office conducted a thorough investigation, which led to warrants for Ambriz's arrest on multiple charges, including statutory r**e of a child, s*x act by a substitute parent, indecent liberties with a child, and statutory s*x offense with a child.

04/29/2026

Johnston County Sheriff's Office and Johnston County Emergency Services were recognized by Alliance Health as 2025 CIT Champions of the Year. The Sheriff's Office supports the CIT program by training deputies in this specialized topic.

By receiving additional training on behavioral health, Johnston County Deputies and Paramedics have been able to offer needed services to those suffering from behavioral crisis and substance abuse.

04/22/2026

Happy Administrative Professionals Day to our incredible ladies at the Sheriff's Office! Thank you for all that you do each and every day to keep everything running smoothly while serving our citizens. Your kindness, professionalism, and dedication never go unnoticed. We truly appreciate you!!

04/14/2026

This week is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Our 911 Director and Sheriff would like to honor the true first responders that are answering the calls for service from our Johnston County citizens and relaying that vital information to our Fire, EMS, and Law Enforcement. These men and women are the first to answer your calls for help and potentially change or even save lives. Behind every 911 call is a real person that is dedicated to sending the help you need.

Thanks to all of our Johnston County Telecommunicators. You are appreciated!