Deceased Fox Found Near Neighborhood Tests Positive for Rabies

Late this afternoon, test results confirmed that a fox that was found deceased near the Carolina Arbors Community on Thursday, July 31, was rabid.

07/30/2025 3:25 PM

Mid-Point Year 2025 Crime Data Released by DCSO

Durham County Sheriff Clarence F. Birkhead released crime statistics covering the first six (6) months of the current calendar year 2025.

07/28/2025 10:38 AM

DCSO Seizes More Than 4 Kilos Fentanyl as Part of an Ongoing Joint Trafficking Investigation

As part of the Durham County Sheriff’s Office’s ongoing efforts to remove illicit drugs from the community...

07/17/2025 4:04 PM

Pair Arrested in Elaborate Phone Scam

The Durham County Sheriff’s Office has seen a significant rise in complaints of a common scam in recent weeks.

07/16/2025 3:44 PM

Durham County Refutes DHS Designation as Sanctuary County

05/30/2025 7:33 PM

Sheriff's Office Arrests Man in May Shooting

The Durham County Sheriff's Office has arrested a 19-year-old Durham man in connection with a shooting that seriously injured a juvenile in May.

05/28/2025 11:31 PM

NC Official Juneteenth Flag-Raising Ceremony on June 2

05/27/2025 6:26 PM

Arrest Made In Durham County Homicide

Shortly after 1:00 P.M. today, the Durham County Sheriff's Office was called to a home on the 4500 block of Red Mill Rd.

05/15/2025 4:30 PM

Quick Action by School Resource Office Averts Potential Shooting

Today, at approximately 12:33 p.m., a Durham County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officer (SRO) witnessed a disagreement among multiple students at Lowe’s Grove Middle School.

05/08/2025 4:36 PM

Deputy Arrested

The Durham County Sheriff's Office announces the arrest...

05/07/2025 4:25 PM

Fatality Crash Under Investigation

Vehicle involved in shots fired call crashes, resulting in multiple fatalities

04/20/2025 8:43 PM

Drugs, Guns, Cash Seized

The investigation found Mr. Mack to be in possession of two (2) handguns, an assault rifle, over 13 ounces of marijuana, and a large sum of cash.

04/03/2025 3:48 PM

DCSO Conducting Search at Falls Lake

Just after 2:00 a.m. Tuesday morning a deputy on patrol observed a vehicle being operated in a careless and reckless manner.

03/11/2025 8:13 AM

Lockdown Lifted at Jordan High School

Deputies are investigating a report of a student with firearm on campus this afternoon.

03/06/2025 2:59 PM

2024 Crime Statistics Released

heriff Clarence F. Birkhead is releasing comprehensive crime statistics from last year reflecting a steep drop in “top eight” overall crimes covering the jurisdiction of Durham County.

02/24/2025 10:17 AM

Many Roads Remain Impassible in Durham County

24 hours after snow began to fall in in Durham County, the Sheriff’s Office continues to respond to calls for service related to the weather.

02/20/2025 2:40 PM

Report of multiple students with guns on campus cause lockdowns

The Durham County Sheriff’s Office responded to Riverside High School just after 10:00 a.m. this morning...

02/18/2025 12:12 PM

Argument Leads to Fatal Stabbing of Durham Man

The Durham County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in an overnight stabbing that resulted in the death of a Durham man.

02/11/2025 12:45 PM

A Message from Sheriff Clarence F. Birkhead

Dear Durham – A Message From Your Sheriff

01/17/2025 3:04 PM

Deputies Use Training to Save Life of Courthouse Patron

On the morning of Tuesday, January 14, deputies on duty at the Durham County Courthouse were called to the civil clerk’s office after a man who was conducting business in the building collapsed.

01/15/2025 10:29 AM