Gun Buy Back #3 Nets Close to 150 Weapons

Durham County Sheriff Clarence F. Birkhead is pleased to announce the positive results of today’s “Gun Buy Back” event at two separate locations:

11/18/2023 11:30 AM

Former Justice Center Parking Manager Charged with Embezzlement

In September, Durham County finance staff notified the Durham County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division (CID) that the county was missing more than $14,000...

11/07/2023 9:48 AM

Former Durham County Employee Charged with Stealing from 401k Accounts

In March of this year, the Durham County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Division was contacted by Durham County administration regarding an employee suspected of fraudulently accessing funds in employee retirement accounts.

11/03/2023 3:14 PM

Durham County Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Man Wanted for Multiple Felonies

Just before 2:00 p.m. on the afternoon of Thursday, October 5, 2023, deputies with the patrol division...

10/06/2023 4:19 PM

SAC/Narc Investigators Charge Two in Drug Investigation

After receiving several complaints about drug sales in the area of the Durham Hosiery Mill Apartments ...

09/21/2023 12:01 PM

Patrol Deputies Locate Wanted Man, Seize Weapons & Drugs During Arrest

Friday evening just before 11:00 p.m., deputies from the Durham County Sheriff’s Office patrol division ...

09/18/2023 1:31 PM

2023 JAG Program Narrative

08/28/2023 11:19 AM

One Injured in Shooting

The Durham County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate a shooting and armed robbery incident earlier today.

08/26/2023 3:30 PM

Home Health Aide Charged in Fraud of Deceased Woman

Investigators from the Durham County Sheriff's Office have charged a person who was supposed to care for a dying woman with stealing from her.

08/24/2023 3:44 PM

Juvenile Driver in Stolen Vehicle Strikes Pedestrian

At approximately 8:45 a.m. a Durham County Sheriff’s Office deputy was in the area of the 400 block of E. Main St

08/01/2023 2:30 PM

Exchange of Gunfire Leads to Two Arrests

07/31/2023 5:05 PM

DCSO Increases Starting Pay for Deputy Sheriffs & Detention Officers

The Durham County Sheriff's Office announces competitive hiring salaries for both Deputy Sheriff (DS) and Detention Officer (DO) positions.

07/20/2023 10:22 AM

2 Charged After Crash

Durham County deputies have charged the driver and the passenger of the suspect vehicle after a vehicle crash today.

06/15/2023 3:40 PM

Deputy involved in crash during drug investigation

Just after 1:00 p.m. today investigators from the Durham County Sheriff’s Office Anti-Crime and Narcotics Unit (SAC/Narc), as part of an ongoing investigation into heroin and fentanyl trafficking,

06/01/2023 5:09 PM

Multi-Agency Response for Bomb Threat at Durham Courthouse

Just before 9:30 a.m. this morning, the Durham Emergency Communications Center received a telephone call from an unknown person

05/26/2023 1:22 PM

Sheriff’s Targeted Enforcement Program Nets Multiple Arrests

Durham County Sheriff Clarence F. Birkhead announces the results of a recent STEP Operation (Sheriff’s Targeted Enforcement Program) which resulted in the arrest of multiple individuals.

05/25/2023 3:36 PM

No Injuries in Durham County Shooting Incident

Investigators from the Sheriff’s Office are speaking with witnesses this morning after a drive-by shooting was reported on the 3900 block of Dodge Ave.

05/22/2023 11:54 AM

Local man faces multiple charges for Trafficking, Fentanyl, Cocaine & Heroin

A Durham man is in the detention center tonight ending a months-long drug investigation.

05/19/2023 6:49 PM

Man Charged with Impersonating an Attorney Is Now In Custody

Investigators from the Durham County Sheriff's Office have made an arrest in an ongoing fraud case.

05/17/2023 5:19 PM

Felon in possession of firearm, drugs charges

Just after 10 am this morning, Monday, May 15, a deputy with the Durham County Sheriff’s Office attempted to make a traffic stop on a speeding vehicle driven by Laron Malik McCrae.

05/15/2023 4:26 PM