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Juvenile Petitions Sought for Hillside Student in Lunchtime Disturbance
Juvenile petitions are being sought for a Hillside High School student following a disturbance during lunch today.
03/05/2026 1:07 PM
UPDATE: Investigation into Gunshot Victims Continues
Investigators from the Durham County Sheriff’s Office are continuing to look into the incident that occurred on February 24, which led two people with gunshot wounds to the parking lot of the DCSO East substation.
02/24/2026 2:02 PM
3 charged with assault after post-hearing courthouse fight
At approximately 11:00 a.m. today, Durham County Sheriff’s deputies intervened in an assault on the fourth floor of the Durham County Courthouse.
02/23/2026 4:02 PM
DCSO Arrests 2 In Multi-State Retail Theft Ring
The Durham County Sheriff’s Office Anti-Crime and Narcotics Unit (SAC/Narc), in coordination with the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), has concluded an eight-month multi-state investigation into a sophisticated retail theft ring.
02/23/2026 10:15 AM
Firearms Among Items Taken in Series of RTP Vehicle Break-ins
Firearms stolen from vehicles contribute to violent crime in our community. Safely secure all firearms at all times to help prevent gun violence.
02/20/2026 4:28 PM
Update in Globe Road Shooting Investigation
A Durham man is being treated at a local hospital today after being shot at an intersection in Durham County.
02/17/2026 4:14 PM
DCSO Narcotics Investigators Make Another Bust Involving Fentanyl
The Durham County Sheriff’s Office Anti-Crime and Narcotics Unit (SAC/Narc), in its continued efforts to target local drug dealers, has arrested a Durham man for trafficking in fentanyl.
02/12/2026 4:10 PM
Search for Juvenile Suspect in Non-Fatal Incident
Durham County Sheriff’s Office deputies are searching for a juvenile suspect in connection to a non-fatal stabbing that occurred earlier this morning.
02/11/2026 10:52 AM
Four Kilos of Fentanyl Seized in DCSO Bust
DCSO and SBI Seize Over Four Kilos of Fentanyl as Part of Drug Trafficking Investigation
02/05/2026 1:36 PM
Narcotics deputies arrest convicted felon on multiple charges in overnight bust.
Deputies from the Durham County Sheriff’s Office Anti-Crime and Narcotics Unit (SAC/Narc)...
01/23/2026 2:52 PM
Three Injured in Early Morning Dog Attack; Owner Surrenders Animal
A Durham dog owner has surrendered their pet to authorities following an early morning attack that left three family members injured inside their home.
01/08/2026 11:50 AM
DCSO Makes Significant Drug Bust
The Durham County Sheriff’s Office announces the arrest of a local man following a report of a stolen vehicle last week. The incident occurred on January 3, 2026.
01/05/2026 2:45 PM
Convicted Felon Arrested Stolen Guns & Narcotics Seized
Durham County Sheriff Clarence F. Birkhead announces the arrest of a convicted felon in connection with an incident last night just south of the Durham Freeway
12/30/2025 3:09 PM
One In Custody Following Early Morning Homicide
The Durham County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Monday morning at a residence on Ardsley Drive.
12/22/2025 10:45 AM
DCSO charges Durham Man for Trafficking in Methamphetamine
Durham County Sheriff’s Anti-Crime and Narcotics (SAC/Narc) investigators have charged a wanted man with trafficking in methamphetamine as part of a multi-agency ongoing investigation.
12/12/2025 11:01 AM
Detainee Death at Durham County Detention Center
On Saturday December 6, 2025, Mr. Kenneth Lamont McNeil, age 47, died while in custody at the Durham County Detention Facility.
12/07/2025 11:16 AM
DCSO Patrol Seizes Firearms After Traffic Stop
Durham County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies have charged a Durham teen and are looking for another, after a traffic stop netted guns and drugs.
12/05/2025 4:25 PM
DCSO Narcotics Unit Seizes 1 Kilo of Fentanyl
As part of an ongoing investigation into trafficking of fentanyl in Durham County, members of the Sheriff’s Office Anti-Crime and Narcotics Unit (SAC/Narc) have charged a Durham man with trafficking in Fentanyl.
12/05/2025 11:32 AM
DCSO Urges Firearm Owners: Secure All Guns During the Holidays and Always
As the holiday season approaches, the Durham County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) strongly encourages all firearm owners to ensure every firearm in their home is securely stored.
11/21/2025 3:40 PM
Former School Bus Driver Charged with Having Sex with Student
The Durham County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit has charged a school bus driver after he is alleged to have had multiple sexual encounters with a middle school student.
11/19/2025 4:17 PM