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County Takes Steps to Increase Rabies Vaccination
So far this year, Durham County has confirmed 10 cases of rabies. Meanwhile, the Board of County Commissioners recently eliminated the animal fee (tax) and reduced the fee for rabies shotss given by Animal Services from $15 to $10.
07/29/2013 9:30 AM
Narcotics Investigation Nets Stolen Gun, Drugs, And Felony Charges
A months-long investigation by sheriff’s narcotics investigators has resulted in the arrest of a 29-year-old Durham man and the seizure of drugs, a stolen firearm, body armor and more.
07/26/2013
35th Sheriff’s Training Academy To Graduate Monday
Durham County Sheriff Mike Andrews is pleased to announce the upcoming graduation of the 35th Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) academy July 15. The ceremony begins at 7 p.m. at Ridgecrest Baptist Church located at 1104 Milton Rd in Durham.
07/12/2013
Veteran Sheriff’s Canine Retires
A life of leisure lies ahead for 8-year-old sheriff’s canine Figo following his retirement July 1. After six years of...
07/12/2013
Durham County Sheriff’s Office And Nextdoor.com Join Forces To Work With Neighborhoods
Twenty-eight percent of people don’t know their neighbors by name, according to a recent survey by the Pew Research Center. The Durham County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the private online social network Nextdoor....
07/09/2013
Eighth Durham County Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies
Durham County sheriff’s officials received notice from the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health July 3 that a recently trapped raccoon has tested positive for rabies.
07/08/2013
2013 Justice Assistance Grant Application
The County of Durham has been approved to make application, in conjunction with the City of Durham, to the Bureau of Justice Assistance.
06/23/2013
Durham Man Wanted In Stolen Vehicle Salvage Yard Scheme
Durham County sheriff’s investigators last week obtained arrest warrants for a man wanted in connection with the theft of at least 10 vehicles in recent weeks.
06/11/2013
Sheriff Seeks 2nd Award For Best Patrol Car
It’s been 10 years since the Durham County Sheriff’s Office won first place in Law & Order magazine’s patrol car design contest, and Sheriff Mike Andrews is looking for...
05/17/2013
Sheriff Raids Two Durham Sweepstakes Cafes
Sheriff’s deputies today raided two Internet sweepstakes cafés after an
05/09/2013
Durham County Public Health, Sheriff’s Office Partner for Free Rabies Shot Clinic on Saturday
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05/01/2013 12:45 PM
Public Health, Sheriff’s Office Partner for Free Rabies Shot Clinic
Rabies is a deadly disease, but its spread can be easily prevented by making sure that cats, dogs, and ferrets are vaccainated.
04/25/2013 2:15 PM
Sheriff Investigates McDonald’s Armed Robbery
Sheriff’s detectives are investigating the armed robbery of an east Durham McDonald’s restaurant that occurred early
04/19/2013
Warrant Round-Up Nets 29 Arrests
Twenty-nine people were arrested on a total of 77 charges during a two-day warrant round-up operation last week in
04/11/2013
Sheriff Seizes Computers, Cash During Sweepstakes Raid
Durham County sheriff’s investigators this evening raided an illegal sweepstakes café after an investigation determined the
04/05/2013
Sheriff’s Detective Investigates Suspicious Fire
Durham County Sheriff’s investigators are appealing for information about a suspicious fire that destroyed an
03/25/2013
Durham County Officials Confirm Fifth Rabies Case Of 2013
Officials with the Durham County Sheriff’s Animal Services Division and Durham County Health Department are advising residents to
03/23/2013
Operation Medicine Drop Take-Back Event This Weekend
The Durham County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with NC Safe Kids and the Durham Police Department, is participating in
03/19/2013
Sheriff Reports Inmate Death
An inmate being held in the Durham County Detention Center died last week. The inmate
03/18/2013
Sheriff To Participate In Global Twitter Event
Durham County Sheriff Mike Andrews is pleased to announce that his office will be participating in a
03/18/2013