In a new development from the Johnston County Detention Center, Zacharie Michael Kauffeld, a 26-year-old inmate, now faces additional charges. Kauffeld, originally held for robbery with a dangerous weapon and felony conspiracy, has been accused of interfering with a jail’s fire system by damaging a fire sprinkler head. The estimated cost for the repairs amounted to $1,000. Kauffeld was initially arrested on December 17, 2024, following a Smithfield Police warrant related to a robbery on November 4, 2024, where $3,000 was allegedly stolen. Authorities continue to investigate the recent incident within the detention facility.
