Durham County Sheriff's Office
Law enforcement agency in Durham County
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Governor offers $25,000 reward for information in decades-old Durham murder case
North Carolina is offering a $25,000 reward for information in the 2005 murder of Rosa Lee Crabtree as Durham County investigators take another look at the cold case.
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Sheriff's office: Woman shot, seeks help inside Durham convenience store
A woman with a gunshot wound walked into a convenience store on East Club Boulevard in Durham and asked an employee to call 911 Friday afternoon.
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Person hospitalized in Durham shooting, expected to survive
A person is expected to recover after being found with a gunshot wound Monday evening along Wake Forest Highway in Durham, according to the Durham County Sheriff’s Office.
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'We thought they were cute:' Woman says otter attacked her in Durham while cheering on marathoners
Erin Hogston said the attack happened on Sunday while she was watching her friends run a marathon. She said she had to get six rabies shots and has to go back for more.
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Durham County deputies search for driver who allegedly shot into car with no clear motive
On Tuesday, Feb. 17, Durham County deputies said that the driver got out of his car on Globe Road and fired multiple rounds into a gray BMW.
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Sheriff: Man, woman shot; child in car during domestic dispute that ended at Durham SO substation
A man and woman were taken to the hospital from injuries sustatined during a domestic dispute on the road. A child who was in the car with them was taken into DSS custody.
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Durham County deputies arrest two men accused of 'sophisticated retail theft ring'
On Saturday, deputies arrested Jefferson Dinartes-Chavez, 21, and Edenillson Dinartes-Chavez, 19, after they were accused of stealing items from various retailers across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.
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Deputies: Man shoots into car at Durham County intersection, no clear motive why
Sky 5 flew over Durham deputies as they surrounded a silver sedan with bullet holes in the shattered back windshield.
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4.6 kilos of fentanyl seized in Durham County drug bust
Enough fentanyl to kill more than 2.3 million people seized in Durham County drug bust
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Multiple high-speed chases across Wake and Durham counties end in arrests on Wednesday
Three high-speed chases unfolded across Wake and Durham counties, leading to a massive police response and ongoing investigations. Deputies have not released the names of the people involved in the chases.
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1 man in custody, another sought after chase ends in crash on US-70
Wake and Durham County deputies are searching for one man who ran from a crash after a multi-county chase on Wednesday morning. Deputies took another man into custody.
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Dog surrendered to Durham County after multiple family members were bitten
According to the Durham Sheriff's Office, residents on the 900 block of Main Street called 911 after a family reported that their dog became aggressive after being "spooked" by something outside the residence.
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Durham man charged with stealing a car and possessing 100 grams of drugs, deputies say
Jacquarius Isaiah King, 25, appeared in court for the first time on Monday after he was arrested in connection with a stolen car and drug bust at Southpoint Mall. Deputies found 100 grams of cocaine, fentanyl, marijuana and cash in his possession.
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Durham Starbucks closed after car crashed into building, leaving behind bumper and damage
Durham police did not provide details as to whether or not someone will be charged in connection to this crash.
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Durham man charged with murder of roommate in early morning shooting, deputies say
Durham County deputies arrested Joseph Stevens on Monday morning after he allegedly shot and killed his roommate, John Tyler.
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Durham County crime is down slightly from last year, sheriff's office says
The Durham County Sheriff's Office said crime is slightly down from last year.
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Wake County sheriff seeks his 2nd term, Durham County sheriff plans to run for a 3rd
Two sheriffs from the Triangle are seeking re-election in 2026.
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'It's terrifying': NC school bus driver charged, accused of having sex with middle school student
Kenneth Alexander Thompson Jr. is accused of engaging in sexual activities with a middle school student dating back to November 2024.
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Overturned truck spills sand all over Leesville Road near RDU
Durham County deputies shut down Leesville Road in both directions, starting at the intersection of Shady Grove Road to clear the scene of a crash that involved at least one dump truck.
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Durham deputies identify man shot to death outside a business on Guess Road
Deputies said 28-year-old Alberto Flores died after he was shot on Sunday morning outside of a business on Guess Road. Deputies said the shooting is believed to be an isolated incident and there is no threat to the public.
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Durham caregiver charged with exploiting elderly, accused of financial theft from client's account
Deputies with the Durham Sheriff's Office arrested 35-year-old Kirsten Ranay Gibson. She faces multiple charges, including felony exploiting a disabled/elderly capacity, felony obtaining property under false pretense and felony financial card theft
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18-year-old man held on $1.5M bond, charged in deadly Durham street racing crash
A judge set Ruiz Gomez's bond at $1.5 million, significantly higher than the amounts requested by both the prosecution and defense. Gomez faces charges for his alleged role in a deadly street racing crash.
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$1.5 million bond set for teen charged in deadly Durham street race
A judge set Ruiz Gomez’s bond at $1.5 million, significantly higher than the amounts requested by both the prosecution and defense. Gomez faces charges for his alleged role in a deadly street racing crash.
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Durham intersection closed after chase ends in fatal crash
Officials are investigating after a chase in Durham leading to a deadly crash. The crash has closed a busy intersection for hours, impacting the morning commute.
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Deputies say street racing played a role in the deadly crash that shut down parts of NC 55 in Durham
At least one person is dead, and the intersection of NC 55 and Riddle Road is closed after a chase involving the Durham County Sheriff's Office in Durham late Thursday night.
