Durham deputies arrested a man on the Durham Crimestoppers' 'Most Wanted' list, who initially barricaded himself in a hotel early Friday morning before finally surrendering to law enforcement.

The incident happened around 1:40 a.m. at a hotel along the 4400 block of NC Highway 55.

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The Durham Sheriff's Office was tipping off that the wanted man was at the hotel.

Craig Smith, 30, of Durham initially barricaded himself, but was eventually taken into custody without further incident. He was transported to a local hospital.

Smith's charges include:

  • Outstanding felony warrants for possession of heroin
    • Financial card identity theft
      • Flee/elude arrest with motor vehicle

        Arrangements are being made to transfer the Smith to the Durham County Detention Center for processing.