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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
DCSO Arrests Suspect in Barbee Chapel Rd Assault
Just before 4:30 p.m., deputies from the Durham County Sheriff’s Office were called to the 5100 block of Barbee Chapel Rd for a reported assault.
11/07/2025 9:00 PM
Sheriff's Office Launches New Mobile App & Residents Survey
Durham County Sheriff Clarence F. Birkhead today announced two strategic communications initiatives designed to better connect DCSO with the public.
10/06/2025 11:29 AM
Vehicle Suspected of Street Racing Involved in Crash
DCSO has arrested Kevin Alejandro Ruiz Gomez, 18, of Durham, on multiple charges following a Thursday night incident.
10/03/2025 8:16 AM
DCSO Responds to Fight at Southern School of Energy and Sustainability
Shortly before 11:30 a.m. this morning, the School Resource Officer (SRO) at Southern High School was called to intervene in a fight...
09/30/2025 3:37 PM
Dog Shot During Armed Robbery, One Arrested
A dog was shot during an armed robbery on Sunday evening, September 21, 2025. One suspect has been arrested and charged in the case.
09/22/2025 3:37 PM
Suspect Who Assumed Sibling's Identity During Arrest; Now Charged with Identity Theft
Enrico Jerome Farrington Jr., 34, of Durham, now faces charges of Identity Theft and Resist, Delay, Obstruct after allegedly providing his sibling's information during an arrest last week.
09/09/2025 3:10 PM
Public Notice
The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program is a formula grant program that serves as the leading source of federal justice funding to state and local jurisdictions.
08/04/2026 1:57 PM