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Detectives Seek Public's Help In Identifying Larceny Suspects
The Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Division (CID) is seeking the public's assistance in identifying the suspects ...
03/10/2022 4:16 PM
DCSO Detectives Make Arrest in Armed Robbery of Fisherman
ust before 5:30 p.m. on the afternoon of Sunday, March 6, Durham County Sheriff’s deputies were called to a wooded area...
03/07/2022 5:21 PM
Sheriff's Office Investigated Fatal Hit and Run
On February 19, 2022, at approximately 1:15 a.m. deputies were dispatched to exit 280 on I-40 East (Davis Dr.) for the report of a person lying in the roadway.
03/01/2022 1:52 PM
BLET Class Underway at Durham Technical Community College
On Monday, the Durham County Sheriff's Office kicked off its 44th Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy (BLET).
02/22/2022 4:48 PM
Body-Worn Camera (BWC) Program Now Online
After years of planning and months of testing, Durham County Sheriff Clarence F. Birkhead is pleased to announce DCSO law enforcement officers are now equipped with body-worn cameras.
02/18/2022
Recent Crime Spree Connected to Durham
DCSO joins fellow law enforcement across Triangle charging Durham man suspected of multiple crimes
02/11/2022 10:46 AM
COVID-19 Variant Affecting Durham County Detention Center
Wednesday evening, Sheriff Birkhead notified Durham County leadership about a recent rise in COVID-19 cases at the Durham County Detention Facility.
01/20/2022 1:55 PM
Phishing Scam Targeting Durham Residents
A resident of Durham County recently contacted the Sheriff’s Office regarding a voice message they received at their place of business...
01/12/2022 4:38 PM
Old Oxford Rd Death Investigation
Durham County Sheriff’s Office investigators are conducting a death investigation at this hour.
01/08/2022 2:52 PM
Sheriff's Office Reports Officer Involved Shooting
Durham County deputies were involved in an officer-involved shooting this afternoon at approximately 4:00 p.m.
01/04/2022 6:30 PM
Reminder to Lock Cars When Exiting Vehicle
The Durham County Sheriff’s Office reminds the general public to lock vehicles upon exiting to prevent the potential of car theft.
01/04/2022 11:22 AM
STOLEN WEAPON RECOVERED; DRUGS, CASH ALSO SEIZED
The Durham County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) seized a stolen handgun from Raleigh along with drugs, cash, and ...
12/28/2021 1:04 PM
DCSO Investigators Arrest Cary Man for Trafficking in Fentanyl
Investigators with the DCSO STEP Team (Sheriff’s Targeted Enforcement Program) were in the area of Lawson St and Ridgeway Ave...
12/17/2021 4:49 PM
Raleigh Man Arrested for Kidnapping Woman Across County Lines
The Durham County Sheriff’s Office announces the arrest of Jordan Alexander Jefferys, 24, of Raleigh, for multiple charges stemming from a domestic dispute.
12/17/2021 12:23 PM
Durham County Sheriff's Office Is the Recipient of Governor's Highway Safety Program Grant
Durham County boasts an estimated 400,000 residents and over 300 companies. As a result, the county's roads handle over 55,000 people traveling to and from work every day.
11/30/2021 9:20 AM
Felon in Possession of a Firearm Charged
Sheriff Clarence F. Birkhead announces DCSO patrol deputies have arrested a local man for possession of a firearm by a felon and
11/29/2021 4:50 PM
DCSO Veteran Received Prestigious State Award
Major Elijah Bazemore received the “North Carolina Dogwood Award” from State Attorney General Josh Stein yesterday in Raleigh.
11/24/2021 9:52 AM
Two Injured in Shooting
At approximately 7 p.m. last night Thursday, November 4, a vehicle in the drive-thru of the Burger King located on the 1600 block of US 70 in Durham County was struck by a bullet.
11/05/2021 10:57 AM
Animal Cruelty Arrest
On Thursday, October 14, 2021, a deputy from the Durham County Sheriff's Office went to an apartment in the 2900 block of Rochelle Street...
11/01/2021 1:27 PM
Message From The Sheriff: Hoke County Sheriff Peterkin
"It is with a heavy heart I remember my dear friend and colleague, Dr. Hubert A. Peterkin.
10/24/2021