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Investigators Seek Information In Fatal Highway Drive-by Shooting
The Durham County Sheriff's Office is conducting a homicide investigation today, Sunday, July 17.
07/17/2022 9:20 PM
DCSO reports 134 Firearm Incidents so far this year
Durham County Sheriff Clarence F. Birkhead released statistical data indicating there have been 134 incidents involving firearms so far this year across Durham County.
07/09/2022 9:15 AM
Investigators Stop Fentanyl Delivery In Durham
As part of an ongoing investigation into fentanyl trafficking investigators from the Durham County Sheriff's Office, Anti-Crime and Narcotics Unit (SAC/Narc) intercepted a package en route to Durham containing one (1) kilo of fentanyl pills.
07/06/2022 5:42 PM
Sheriff's Office Reports Death of Detainee
Durham County Sheriff Clarence F. Birkhead reports that a resident at the Durham County Detention Center died after being transported to a local hospital.
06/30/2022 4:43 PM
Sheriff Clarence Birkhead Advocating for Responsible Gun Ownership
Durham County Sheriff Clarence F. Birkhead released the following statement after this weekend's compromise gun safety law was signed by U.S. President Joe Biden:
06/27/2022 11:19 AM
Investigators Seek Identity of Suspect in Lab Break-In
On the morning of Thursday, June 16th, 2022, the Durham County Sheriff’s Office was called to Shattuck Labs on Alexandria Way in Research Triangle Park after an employee with the company reported an overnight break-in.
06/22/2022 4:47 PM
DCSO Investigates Shooting Incident
The Criminal Investigations Division (CID) of the Durham County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting incident today. Sunday, June 5th.
06/05/2022 12:54 PM
DCSO Promotes Ten (10) At Courthouse Ceremony
Durham County Sheriff Clarence F. Birkhead is pleased to announce the promotion of the following Durham County Sheriff's Office personnel:
06/03/2022 2:30 PM
Local Man Arrested Following Incident Outside Detention Facility
Sheriff Clarence F. Birkhead announces the arrest of a local subject responsible for allegedly damaging a window on the exterior of the Durham County Detention Facility.
06/01/2022 10:56 AM
Sheriff Birkhead Reacts to Texas School Shooting
n Uvalde, Texas, this was the last week of school and the beginning of summer break for 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary School.
05/25/2022 5:10 PM
Discussion Series Starts May 24 at Durham County Public Library
Sheriff Birkhead will kick off a series of public discussions this week in a new partnership established with Durham County Public Library.
05/23/2022 2:47 PM
Durham County Sheriff's Office Participating In Memorial Day Click It or Ticket Enforcement Campaign
You may want to think twice before deciding to drive or ride without a seatbelt this Memorial Day. Starting today (May 23, 2022), DCSO will be on the lookout for unbuckled motorists and passengers during the annual Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket” enforcement campaign
05/23/2022 10:00 AM
Joint Statement from Sheriff Birkhead and Durham Public Schools Regarding Incident at Southern School of Entergy & Sustainability
The Durham County Sheriff's Office and Durham Public Schools (DPS) have identified the source of social media posts that alleged a threat against Southern School of Energy and Sustainability earlier today.
05/19/2022 10:00 PM
Juvenile Petition Obtained in Rosemont Parkway Shooting
On the evening of Wednesday, May 11th at approximately 9:20 p.m. deputies from the Durham County Sheriff's Office patrol division responded to the report of a shooting on the 7600 block of Rosemont Pkwy in Durham County.
05/12/2022 10:47 AM
Arrest Made in Cooper Thefts
The Durham County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division (CID) has charged 48-year-old Frederick Jermaine Pullen Jr. of Durham with breaking and entering///
05/05/2022 10:26 AM
Apparent Road Rage Incident Leaves Two Injured
The Durham County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an apparent “road rage” incident over the weekend. The incident occurred early Sunday morning, April 24th.
04/25/2022 4:16 PM
Sheriff's Office Investigators Seek Armed Robbery Suspect
Durham County Sheriff’s Office investigators would like the public to take a look at the surveillance photos from an armed robbery that occurred on the night of Friday, April 22.
04/25/2022 2:40 PM
Reward Offered for Information on suspects who fired on deputies
Sheriff Birkhead announced DCSO is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to an identification and arrest ...
04/11/2022 5:00 PM
Alert Patrol Deputies Recover Stolen Property
On Tuesday night, a deputy from the patrol division’s D Squad was in the area of the 300 block Avon Lake Dr when...
04/08/2022 10:45 AM
Teamwork from DCSO’s Patrol and Investigation Divisions Lead to Quick Armed Robbery Arrest
On the evening of March 17 at approximately 7:45 p.m. DCSO patrol deputies were called to the JoyMart..
03/18/2022 3:40 PM