Johnston County man charged with first-degree kidnapping and strangulation in Smithfield

Smithfield Police Department files multiple felony charges in case now moving through Johnston County courts.

Smithfield, North Carolina – A Johnston County man is facing multiple felony charges, including first-degree kidnapping and assault by strangulation, following an incident investigated by the Smithfield Police Department on April 10. Authorities confirmed that the case is being prosecuted through Johnston County District Court, though limited details have been released about the circumstances.

Bobby Gene McLean Jr. was arrested the same day as the alleged incident and formally charged with first-degree kidnapping, a felony under Nor...