Posted on: February 26, 2020
Community Nominations Sought for Police Service Awards
Deadline is March 31, 2020
DURHAM, N.C. - The Durham Police Department (DPD) welcomes nominations from the community for two of its Service Awards that recognize commendable law enforcement and public s...
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Posted on: February 21, 2020
Durham Man Arrested on Murder Charge
Durham police have made an arrest in connection with a fatal shooting that happened Thursday morning on Holloway Street near Raynor Street.
Officers were flagged down on Holloway Street shortly after 8:30 a.m. ...
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Posted on: February 20, 2020
Durham Police Investigate Homicide
Durham police are investigating a homicide that happened this morning near the intersection of Holloway and Raynor streets.
Officers were flagged down on Holloway Street shortly after 8:30 a.m. and told that a ma...
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Posted on: February 17, 2020
Durham Police Investigating Shooting
UPDATE: The deceased man has been identified as 28-year-old Cortez Javon Thorpe of Durham. The juvenile shooting victim is in stable condition at this time.
On February 16, 2020 at 2:38 pm, Durham Pol...
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Posted on: February 17, 2020
Durham Police arrest Homicide Suspect
On February 15, 2020, Durham Police Officers responded to the Target located at 4037 Durham – Chapel Hill Boulevard in regards to a shoplifter in custody. During the course of the investig...
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Posted on: February 17, 2020
Runaway Juvenile – Jynell Scott
Durham police are trying to locate 15-year-old Jynell Scott. She is described as a black female, 4 feet 10 inches to 5 feet 2 inches tall with a slender build. She has black hair and brown eyes....
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Posted on: February 14, 2020
Durham Police Asking for Information on La Central Market Armed Robbery
Durham police investigators are asking for information about an armed robbery that happened last week at La Central Market at 2022 Guess Road.
A man armed with a gun...
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Posted on: February 11, 2020
Durham Police Make Arrests in Two Weekend Convenience Store Robberies
Durham police made arrests in armed robbery incidents at two Durham convenience stores over the weekend.
Officers were dispatched to a robbery at the Gazelle convenience store a...
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Posted on: February 10, 2020
Durham police are investigating a fatal crash that happened Thursday night on US70 HWY Bypass near Lynn Road.
The crash happened shortly after 8:30 pm on February 6, 2020 when a 2007 Honda Civic driven by Tegisti Kibrab Asfaha of Raleigh was traveling in t...
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Posted on: February 3, 2020
News ReleaseFor Immediate Release: February 3, 2020
Recruiting Unit to Hold Women in Law Enforcement Open House
DURHAM, N.C. – The Durham Police Department (DPD) Recruiting Unit is set to host a Women in Law Enforcement Open House on Sat...
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Posted on: January 30, 2020
Durham Police Asking for Information on Sexual Assault
Durham police investigators are asking for information about an alleged sexual assault that happened on January 23 in or near a walking tunnel at 800 Woodcroft Parkway near Old Fox ...
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Posted on: January 28, 2020
Durham Police Investigate Wreck with Serious Injuries on Cornwallis Rd
- Durham police are investigating a vehicle wreck on Cornwallis Road between Jan Court and Beechwood Drive.
- The crash happened shortly after 5:00 pm when a vehicle traveling eastbound lef...
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Posted on: January 27, 2020
Durham Man Arrested on Armed Robbery Charges
Durham police investigators have charged a man with committing two armed robberies and an attempted armed robbery within 1 ½ hours on January 18. The man - Kevin Blanding...
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Posted on: January 21, 2020
Durham Police Investigate Homicide
Update:
Durham Police believe there was confrontation between two males inside the residence on Walton Street. The male, who was mentioned in the initial press release, exited the residence where offic...
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Posted on: January 21, 2020
Durham Police Investigate Fatality Wreck on I-40 E
UPDATE: The Traffic and Crash Team responded to a crash on Interstate 40 east neat Mile Marker 274. A 2014 Honda CR-V driven by 26 year old Victoria Lynn Jones of Graham, NC was traveli...
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Posted on: January 21, 2020
News ReleaseFor Immediate Release: January 17, 2020
Durham Police Asking for Information on Plato’s Closet Robbery
Durham police investigators are asking for information about an armed robbery earlier this week at Pla...
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Posted on: January 13, 2020
Vehicle Accident involving a Pedestrian
A pedestrian injured in a vehicle crash that occurred on Monday, January 6, 2020 has died as a result of her injuries. The pedestrian – 89-year-old Betty Colby – died on January 8, 2020.
The crash...
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Posted on: January 9, 2020
Durham Man Charged with Committing Six Commercial Armed Robberies
A Durham man has been charged with committing six armed robberies of commercial businesses between October 27, 2019 and December 23, 2019. Investigators from the DPD&...
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Posted on: January 9, 2020
Investigators Asking for Information on November 2019 Shooting
Durham police investigators are asking for information about a shooting that happened on November 28, 2019 (Thanksgiving Day) on Cheek Road.
The shooting happened around 7:4...
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Posted on: January 9, 2020
Two Men Arrested on Robbery Charges Following Chase
Two men were arrested on armed robbery charges following a commercial armed robbery and chase this morning.
Officers responded to a robbery call at the Subway at 2121 T.W. Alexander Drive at 7:17...
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Posted on: January 6, 2020
Durham Police Investigate Homicide
Durham police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened Monday morning on Gray Avenue.
Officers responded to a shooting call in the 700 block of Gray Avenue shortly after 12:30 a.m. When they ar...
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Posted on: December 17, 2019
News ReleaseFor Immediate Release: December 13, 2019
Officer John Suitt is Recipient of National PAL Recognition
DURHAM, NC – Durham Police Department’s Officer John Suitt has been named the December 2019 Inspirational Law Enfo...
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Posted on: December 6, 2019
Durham police are investigating a single-vehicle crash that happened today on the 1700 block of Cheek Road.
The crash happened shortly before 3 p.m. when a 2005 Ford Explorer driven by Ernest Briggs, 86, of Durham, failed to negotiate a curve in the road a...
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Posted on: December 5, 2019
UPDATE:
Justin T. Johnson, 17 years of age, Charged with Possession of Stolen Vehicle, Discharging a firearm in the City Limits, Injury to Personal Property(2 counts), Felony Conspiracy, Going Armed to Terror of People and Discharging firearm int...
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Posted on: December 4, 2019
Practice Safety All The Way
Durham Police Department Holiday Safety Campaigns and Charitable Outreach
DURHAM, N.C. – The Durham Police Department (DPD) wants residents to practice safety all the way - at home, at work, on the road, while...
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Posted on: November 25, 2019
Durham Police Investigating Fatal Shooting
Durham police are investigating a shooting that left two people dead this morning on Mayfair Street.
Officers were dispatched to a shooting call in the parking lot of an office complex in the 37...
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Posted on: November 25, 2019
Durham Police Investigating Shootings
UPDATE: The man who was found in the vehicle on University Drive has died from his injuries.
Investigators have determined that both shooting victims were in the same vehicle when they were shot and the shooti...
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Posted on: November 25, 2019
Durham Police Investigate Homicide
Durham police are investigating a homicide that happened this afternoon on Wabash Street in McDougald Terrace.
The shooting was reported shortly before 1:15 p.m. in front of Building 37. When officers a...
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Posted on: November 25, 2019
Durham Police Asking for Information on Subway Robbery
Durham police investigators are asking for information about the November 18 armed robbery of the Subway at 3600 Hillsborough Road.
A man armed with a gun and wearing a mask entered the business around...
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Posted on: November 25, 2019
Durham Man Arrested on Robbery and Larceny Charges
Durham police arrested a man today and charged him with several counts of robbery and larceny in connection with thefts of money from four commercial businesses on November 16.
Investiga...
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Posted on: November 25, 2019
Durham Police Investigating Shooting
Durham police are investigating a shooting that happened early this morning at Duke Manor Apartments at 311 South LaSalle Street.
The shooting happened shortly after 4 a.m. during an argument when a tow truck driver att...
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Posted on: November 25, 2019
Durham Police Asking for Information on Robbery
Durham police investigators are asking for information about an armed robbery that happened late Tuesday at Family Fare at 4161 Old Chapel Hill Road. No one was injured.
A man armed with a ...
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Posted on: November 25, 2019
Durham Police Asking for Information on Robbery
- Durham police investigators are asking for information about a robbery that happened early this morning at Circle K at 2322 N.C. 54 Highway East.
- A man entered the business around 2:45 a.m. and deman...
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Posted on: November 18, 2019
Durham Police Investigate Single-Vehicle Fatal Crash
Durham police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that happened Saturday night on Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard near Academy Road.
The crash happened shortly before 9 p.m. wh...
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Posted on: November 18, 2019
Durham Police Asking for Information on Robbery Suspect
Durham police investigators are asking for information about a man suspected of committing several recent commercial armed robberies.
The suspect is described as a black man with a ...
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Posted on: November 14, 2019
Durham Police Investigate Fatal Pedestrian Crash
UPDATE: The pedestrian has been identified as Gaynor Songer, 73, of Durham.
Investigators are still trying to identify the hit-and-run driver and vehicle
- Durham police are investigating a fatal crash...
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Posted on: November 13, 2019
Durham Teen Charged in Connection with Robbery and Shooting
A Durham has been arrested and charged with shooting a man and robbing him Tuesday afternoon near Angier Avenue and Laurel Avenue. The teen – 17-year-old Joseph Demario Cates &...
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Posted on: November 8, 2019
Missing Person – Tonita Michelle Brooks
Durham police investigators are trying to locate Tonita Michelle Brooks who was reported missing by her family. Family members told officers they have been unable to contact her for several weeks....
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Posted on: November 8, 2019
Durham Police Department Receives $1 Million SAKI Grant
A The Durham Police Department has been awarded a three-year $1 million 2019 National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) project grant to provide additional resources for investigating col...
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Posted on: November 5, 2019
Pedestrian Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash Has Died
A pedestrian injured in a hit-and-run crash late Friday has died as a result of his injuries. The pedestrian – 33-year-old Brandon Zeigler – died this morning.
The crash happened...
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Posted on: November 4, 2019
Durham Police Investigate Fatal Hit and Run Crash
Durham police are investigating a fatal hit and run crash involving a pedestrian that happened late Friday night at the intersection of Riddle Road and Briggs Avenue.
According to a preli...
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Posted on: October 30, 2019
Durham Police Investigate Shooting
Durham police are investigating a shooting that happened Tuesday evening near the intersection of West Club Boulevard and Watts Street.
Officers responded to a shooting call shortly before 5:30 p.m. Whe...
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Posted on: October 29, 2019
Durham Police Investigate Homicide
Durham police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened this afternoon on North Driver Street.
Officers responded to a shooting call in the 100 block of North Driver Street shortly before 2 p.m. today. Whe...
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Posted on: October 29, 2019
Durham Police Investigate Single-Vehicle Traffic Fatality
UPDATE: The driver has been identified as John Robert Mitchell, 51, of Durham
Durham police are investigating a single-vehicle traffic fatality that happened this morning on Cole ...
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Posted on: October 29, 2019
UPDATE: Investigators have located the Dodge Ram. They are still trying to locate the Ford F150.
We would appreciate it if the Ford F150 could be shown again on the news. Thank you.
UPDATE: The victim has been identified as 17-year-old Zaeveon Hershel Tucke...
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Posted on: October 25, 2019
A Durham man was arrested Thursday and charged with murder in connection with a June 2019 fatal shooting on East Geer Street.
Members of the U.S. Marshals Service’s Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force (Wilmington) arrested Elvin Fernando Lara,...
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Posted on: October 24, 2019
Prescription Drug Take Back Initiative – October 26
The Durham Police Department will be participating in the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Initiative from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 26 at four locations...
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Posted on: October 21, 2019
Four Men Arrested on Murder Charges in 2018 Homicide
Four men have been indicted and arrested for murder in connection with the November 2018 fatal shooting of 18-year-old Zykari Rhone on Dowd Street.
Officers responded to a “s...
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Posted on: October 21, 2019
Durham Police Investigate Fatal Crash on Farrington Road
Durham police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that happened early this morning on Farrington Road near Dunbrook Drive.
The crash happened around 4:45 a.m. in the 630...
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Posted on: October 15, 2019
Durham Man Charged in Murder of Z’Yon Person
UPDATE: Yesterday, two additional suspects were indicted by a Durham County grand jury in the death of 9-year-old Z’Yon Person. The grand jury issued indictments against 2...
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Posted on: October 14, 2019
Durham police are investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian that happened late Friday on Old Oxford Road near Craven Street.
The crash happened around 10:30 p.m. in the 900 block of Old Oxford Road. According to investigators, a 2007 Nissan Altima...
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Posted on: October 11, 2019
Durham police investigators are trying to identify two women suspected of being involved in an armed robbery on October 7.
A male victim arranged to meet the women to sell an iPhone in a parking lot at Walgreens at 6405 Fayetteville Road around 7 p.m. on O...
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Posted on: October 10, 2019
Durham police investigators are trying to identify three men suspected of using fraudulent credit cards to purchase merchandise worth thousands of dollars.
The suspects made fraudulent purchases at a Target store and a Walgreens store in Durham in recent w...
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Posted on: October 8, 2019
Durham Police Investigating Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash
UPDATE: Durham police investigators have charged Martir Maldonado, 31, of Durham in connection with this case. Maldonado is not in custody at this time.
Maldonado is wanted on one count of felony...
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Posted on: October 1, 2019
Police Department to Kick Off National Crime Prevention Month with Citizen Police Academy Graduation Tonight
A Variety of Events in October will mark the Observance
DURHAM, N.C. – The Durham Police Department (DPD) is holding several even...
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Posted on: August 30, 2019
Durham Police Department investigators are trying to locate Bryan Jose Guzman who is charged with murder in the death of 19-year-old Marlene Yamileth Portillo-Posada.
Portillo-Posada’s body was found in the woods in the 6400 block of N.C. 751 in ...
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Posted on: August 30, 2019
DPD Gun Arrests
In an effort to curb gun violence, investigators with the DPD’s Organized Crime Division continue to make gun arrests. Below is information about their recent gun-related arrests.
• Investigators from ...
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Posted on: August 15, 2019
Durham Police Chief Davis Installed as National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) President
Durham Police Chief C.J. Davis has been installed as the 42nd National President of the National Organization of Black Law Enforceme...
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Posted on: August 7, 2019
Durham police investigators are trying to locate Faith McCants who was reported missing by her family.
McCants, 17, is described as a black female, 5 feet 4 inches tall and 140 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information on ...
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Posted on: July 19, 2019
Durham Teen Charged in Connection with Five Internet Buy/Sell Robberies
A Durham teen has been arrested and charged with committing four Internet buy/sell robberies and one attempted robbery in the past month. The teen – Jemarye Farrin...
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Posted on: July 19, 2019
Durham Police Asking for Assistance to Identify Fraud Suspect
Durham police investigators are trying to identify a man who is suspected of using a fraudulent credit card to make multiple purchases at Harris-Teeter and Food Lion stores i...
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Posted on: July 11, 2019
Crime Alert – Catalytic Converter Thefts
There has been an increase in the number of reported thefts of catalytic converters throughout the city. The number of thefts has increased by 86 percent from 35 reported January 1 &...
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Posted on: July 9, 2019
Durham Police Investigate Homicide
Durham police are investigating a homicide that was reported Monday evening on Craven Street near Usher Street.
Officers responded to a shooting call in the 400 block of Craven Street around 5:20 p.m. When they a...
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Posted on: July 3, 2019
Celebrate Responsibly, Safely on July Fourth
DURHAM, N.C. – The first holiday of the summer season is a great time to celebrate with family and friends. The Durham Police Department is reminding residents to celebrate responsibly. Here ...
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Posted on: June 24, 2019
Durham Police Investigating Homicide on E. Geer Street
DURHAM, N.C. - Durham police are investigating a homicide in the 1000 block of East Geer Street. Officers were dispatched to a gunshot wound call shortly before 9 a.m. today. Upon arrival they discove...
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Posted on: June 18, 2019
Registration for the Citizen Police Academy is Underway
2019 Session to run August 20 - October 1
Durham, NC – Durham residents interested in learning about operations and services of the Durham Police Department can register fo...
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Posted on: May 30, 2019
Wanted Person – Dalante Davon Henderson
Durham police investigators are trying to locate Dalante Davon Henderson who is wanted in connection with a 2017 hit-and-run crash that left two women with serious injuries.
Tw...
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Posted on: May 14, 2019
UPDATE: Investigators have taken out warrants charging 27-year-old Jose Luis Baltazar in this case. Baltazar is not in custody at this time.
Investigators have charged Baltazar with felony hit-and-run involving serious injury or death and driving while his...
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Posted on: April 30, 2019
Deadline Extended to May 31 for Durham Police Summer Camp
Space Still Available in July and August Sessions
DURHAM, N.C. – The Durham Police Department’s (DPD) June summer camp session is full to capacity. However spaces are still avail...
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Posted on: April 18, 2019
Durham Police Department Registration is Underway for National Night Out 2019 NNO Registration Ends July 12; Observance is Tuesday, August 6
DURHAM, N.C. - Registration is underway for Durham’s observance of National Night Out (NNO), America&...
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Posted on: April 16, 2019
Durham police are investigating a bank robbery that happened Monday afternoon at Wells Fargo at 2821 Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard.
A man dressed as a woman entered the bank around 4:15 p.m. and handed a teller a note demanding money and threatening the use...
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Posted on: April 11, 2019
Durham Police Investigating Homicide
UPDATE – the deceased man from the homicide that occurred this morning has been identified as Darren Dixon, 22 years of age.
DURHAM, N.C. - Durham police are investigating a homicide in the 1300 block of S. Rox...
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Posted on: April 9, 2019
Update- To better meet the needs of confirmed and prospective registrants, the Durham Police Department Community Resource Unit (CRU) is postponing its Community Safety Workshop for Businesses that was scheduled for Saturday, April 13, 2019. The reschedul...
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Posted on: April 3, 2019
Durham Police Investigating Shooting
Durham police are investigating a shooting that happened Wednesday morning near the intersection of Mangum Street and Dillard Street.
A man was shot multiple times following an apparent argument shortly before...
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Posted on: April 1, 2019
Stabbing at The Streets at Southpoint
DURHAM, N.C. - Durham police are investigating a stabbing that occurred at The Streets at Southpoint shortly after 4:30 p.m. today. A loss prevention officer sustained serious injuries during a confrontation with two f...
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Posted on: April 1, 2019
Durham Police Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting
DURHAM, N.C. - Durham Police Department (DPD) officers were involved in a fatal officer-involved shooting after responding to a domestic incident shortly after 5 a.m. this morning on Bevel Court.
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Posted on: March 29, 2019
Durham Police Department Commemorates National Crime Victims’ Rights Week,
April 7–13
DURHAM, N.C. - Durham Police Department’s (DPD) Community Services Division in commemoration of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week...
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Posted on: March 7, 2019
Durham Police Summer Camps Offer Fun Inside, Out
Application Deadline is May 3
DURHAM, N.C. – The Durham Police Department (DPD) is accepting applications for its 2019 summer camps for youth ages nine to 13. Campers will take daily field trips, a...
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Posted on: March 7, 2019
Durham Police Asking for Information on Bank Robbery
Durham police investigators are asking for information about a bank robbery that happened this afternoon at BB&T at 5407 South Miami Boulevard. A man entered the bank around 3:45 p.m. and ...
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Posted on: February 20, 2019
Durham Businesses Invited to DPD’s Annual Safety Workshop
Registration Deadline April 1
DURHAM, N.C. – The Durham Police Department (DPD) Community Resource Unit is holding its annual community safety workshop on Saturday, Apri...
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Posted on: February 19, 2019
Durham Police Investigating Bank Robbery
Durham police are investigating a bank robbery that happened early this afternoon at BB&T at 1107 West NC 54 Highway.
A man wearing a gray hoodie entered the bank shortly after noon and handed a teller ...
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Posted on: January 28, 2019
The Durham Police Department is kicking off a new crime prevention social media campaign entitled the 9 p.m. routine, joining the movement created by the Pasco Sheriff’s Office.
The goal is to cut down on easily preventable robberies and larcenie...
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Posted on: January 24, 2019
Durham police investigators are investigating a homicide that happened late this morning at HomeTowne Studios at 5008 N.C. 55 Highway.
Officers responded to a shooting call at HomeTowne Studios at 11:45 a.m. today. When they arrived, they found an unidenti...
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Posted on: January 23, 2019
The Durham Police Department has received recent reports of calls from a person pretending to be a Durham police sergeant. The caller told the victims they missed jury duty and then demanded money from them. DPD officers do not call people about jury duty...
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Posted on: January 22, 2019
Durham Police Asking for Information about Shooting Involving School Bus
Durham police investigators are trying to identify two people who may have information about a shooting involving a school bus Friday afternoon on Cheek Road at Hardee Stre...
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Posted on: January 16, 2019
Durham Police Asking for Information about Robberies of Taxi Drivers
Durham police investigators are asking for information about several armed robberies of taxi drivers that have occurred since late November. No injuries have been reported. In ...
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Posted on: January 11, 2019
Durham Police Investigate Homicide
Durham police are investigating a homicide that happened on Suffolk Street on Friday morning.
Officers were dispatched to a shooting call in the 3600 block of Suffolk Street shortly before 10 ...
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Posted on: January 4, 2019
Durham Man Arrested on Breaking and Entering, Assault Charges
DURHAM, N.C. – Durham police investigators arrested Floyd Kelly Harwell today in connection with a breaking and entering and assault on a female that happened shortly before 1 p.m. Thu...
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Posted on: January 3, 2019
Durham Police Investigate Fatal Traffic Crash
An Alamance County man was fatally injured in a crash on N.C. 147 North near the Briggs Avenue exit on Thursday morning.
The crash happened around 9:30 a.m. when a northbound 2014 Chevrolet E...
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Posted on: January 3, 2019
Missing Person (Silver Alert) – Donnie Coats Lee
Durham police are trying to locate Donnie Coats Lee who was reported missing last night. A Silver Alert has been issued.
Lee, 72, was last seen around 10 p.m. on January 2 near Duke Unive...
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Posted on: January 3, 2019
Durham Police Investigate Death
Durham police are investigating a death that was reported early this morning in the parking lot of an apartment complex in the 4400 block of Hopson Road.
Officers were dispatched at 3:41 a.m. today to a call about ...
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Posted on: January 2, 2019
“The Durham Police Department is always concerned about any acts of violence that occur in our city, and investigates such incidents with haste. Based on initial investigative findings, the fatal shootings that occurred last night appear to be i...
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Posted on: December 28, 2018
Wanted Person – Kalil Juwan Stuart
DURHAM, N.C. - Durham police investigators are trying to locate Kalil Juwan Stuart, 26, who is wanted on several domestic violence related charges, including three counts of assault with a deadly weapon, assault...
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Posted on: December 27, 2018
Missing Person – Jerry Sturdivant
DURHAM, N.C. - A Silver Alert has been issued for Jerry Lee Sturdivant, 64, who suffers from a cognitive impairment. He was last seen at 8 p.m. on December 24, in the 700 block of Eva Street. The Durham Police De...
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Posted on: November 29, 2018
Durham Police Asking for Information on Robberies
Durham police are investigating a series of armed robberies that appear to target Hispanic victims. There have been 13 similar robberies reported in the past week. One man suffered minor injuries...
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Posted on: November 27, 2018
Durham Police Asking for Information on Robberies
Durham police are investigating four robberies that have been reported in the past two weeks in the area of the Belmont Apartments on McQueen Drive. No injuries have been reported.
No cha...
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Posted on: November 7, 2018
Durham police are asking for information about a hit-and-run crash that happened early this morning on North Buchanan Boulevard near West Main Street.
Officers were dispatched to a call about a woman lying in the street at that location around 6:25 a.m. to...
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Posted on: November 5, 2018
Durham police are investigating two separate shootings that occurred around 6:30 a.m. today. It is not known if the two cases are related at this time.
The first shooting was reported at 6:29 a.m. A 44-year-old man was found shot in the driver’s ...
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Posted on: October 31, 2018
Durham police are trying to locate Antonio Lee Keith who has been charged with striking and injuring a Durham police officer with a vehicle early Friday on Olivia Court.
The incident happened around 2:30 a.m. on Friday after officers attempted to stop the ...
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Posted on: October 26, 2018
DURHAM, N.C. – The Durham Police Department (DPD) Records Unit at the 505 W. Chapel Hill Street location will be closed to the public on Tuesday, Oct. 30 and Wednesday, Oct. 31 and reopening at 7:30 a.m. on Nov. 1 at the new DPD headq...
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Posted on: September 25, 2018
Durham Police Department (DPD) officers will sit down and chat with residents over a cup of coffee during National Coffee with a Cop Day on Wednesday, October 3.
Coffee with a Cop Day is a national initiative designed to help break dow...
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Posted on: September 6, 2018
Durham police investigators are trying to locate Devon Tyzaih Evans who was last seen at the Budget Inn at 2101 Holloway Street.
Evans, 21, is described as a black male, 6 feet tall and 220 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information o...
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Posted on: August 29, 2018
Durham police investigators are trying to locate Ciaran Pollen who was reported missing yesterday. He was last seen at Duke University Hospital on August 26. He may be in the area of Old Chapel Hill Road.
Pollen, 51, is described as a white male, 5 feet 11...
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Posted on: August 21, 2018
Durham police investigators are asking for information about a recent series of armed robberies targeting Hispanic victims. No one has been seriously injured in these incidents.
Most of the robberies, which usually involve two or three suspects, have occur...
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Posted on: August 3, 2018
The accident is under investigation and no further details are available at this time.
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Posted on: July 31, 2018
Durham Police Investigating Homicide
DURHAM, N.C. - Durham police are investigating a homicide that happened early this morning on West Channing Avenue. Officers were dispatched to a gunshot wound call around 3:45 a.m. today in the 100 block of West Channi...
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Posted on: July 30, 2018
Durham Police Arrest Four People in Series of Robberies
Durham police investigators have arrested four people in connection with a series of six robberies in the Cedarwood Drive/ Willowdale Drive/Cook Road area during the past month. Four of the...
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Posted on: July 30, 2018
Durham Police Investigate Fatal Crash on Interstate 85
Durham police are investigating a fatal crash that happened late this morning on Interstate 85 South near the Cole Mill Road exit.
The crash happened shortly before 11:30 a.m. when a southboun...
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Posted on: July 25, 2018
Pedestrian Critically Injured in Crash
A Durham man was critically injured this morning when he was struck by a vehicle as he was walking across South Alston Avenue near Linwood Avenue.
The crash happened around 6 a.m. when the pedestrian was str...
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Posted on: July 24, 2018
Durham Police Investigate Fatal Traffic Crash
Durham police investigators are investigating a fatal traffic crash that happened this morning on N.C. 55 at Whilden Drive.
The crash happened around 9:45 a.m. when a southbound 2002 Honda Civic driven...
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Posted on: July 18, 2018
Durham police are investigating a bank robbery and shooting that happened Wednesday afternoon.
Officers were dispatched at 2:45 p.m. to a robbery at SunTrust at 2008 East N.C. 54 Highway. When officers arrived, they found a bank teller who had been shot in...
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Posted on: July 17, 2018
Durham Police Asking for Information on Attempted Robbery/Shooting at Wendy’s
Durham police investigators are asking for information about an attempted armed robbery and shooting that happened early this morning at Wendy’s res...
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Posted on: July 17, 2018
Durham Man Shot During Attempted Robbery
A Durham man has been arrested after he apparently was shot during an armed robbery at a convenience store on Guess Road late Monday.
Officers responded to a shooting and attempted robbery at the Guess Roa...
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Posted on: July 6, 2018
Durham Police Investigate Fatal Crash
The Durham Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that happened late Thursday on North Duke Street near Minerva Avenue.
The crash happened around 11:30 p.m. when a silver Ford Focus, which ...
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Posted on: June 28, 2018
Durham Man Arrested for 2016 Shooting
A man wanted by the Durham Police Department for a shooting that happened two years ago on Garrett Road was arrested yesterday by Durham County Sheriff’s deputies. Rudy Perez, 20, was arrested on W...
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Posted on: June 20, 2018
Durham police are investigating a triple drowning that happened early Tuesday in a swimming pool at Chapel Towers Apartments at 1315 Morreene Road.
Officers were dispatched to the apartment complex shortly after 3 a.m. on Tuesday and discovered three unres...
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Posted on: June 18, 2018
Durham police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that happened early this morning on North Duke Street between Fairfield Road and Horton Road.
An unidentified man was walking across North Duke Street around 2:40 a.m. when he was struck by a car. T...
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Posted on: June 15, 2018
There has been a recent uptick in the number of reported vehicle break-ins throughout the city. There were 428 cases reported from May 1 through June 9, which is a 15 percent increase over the same period in 2017.
The most commonly stolen items include cre...
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Posted on: May 31, 2018
Durham police are investigating an attempted sexual assault that happened this morning near Duke University Road.
A female told officers a man came to her apartment around 10 a.m. and told her he was there to do a repair. The man came into the apartment an...
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Posted on: May 30, 2018
DURHAM, N.C. - On Thursday, May 31, Durham Police Department (DPD) officers and non-sworn employees will run the department’s leg of the 2018 North Carolina Torch Run Relay that benefits North Carolina Special Olympics. Preliminary activities wi...
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Posted on: May 25, 2018
DURHAM, N.C. - The Durham Police Department (DPD) honored 25 individuals for above and beyond public safety service at its annual service awards ceremony on Thursday, May 24, 2018, at Durham City Hall. An audience of more than 200 was inspired by several ...
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Posted on: May 24, 2018
Durham police investigators have made four additional arrests in the April 2018 fatal shooting of Hong Zheng on Carlton Crossing Drive, bringing the total number of arrests to five in this case. On April 15, shortly after 10 p.m., Zheng and his wife had j...
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Posted on: May 2, 2018
Durham police investigators are trying to locate Devonte Daquan Cozart who is wanted on robbery charges. Cozart is charged with robbing a man and a woman at gunpoint in the 2500 block of South Roxboro Street on April 25.Cozart, 23, is wanted on one charge...
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Posted on: April 27, 2018
For more information call the Durham Police Department Public Affairs Office at (919) 560-4322, extension 29197.
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Posted on: April 27, 2018
National Take Back Drug Disposal Initiative – April 28
The Durham Police Department, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration, will be holding the National Take Back Initiative on Saturday, April 28 at four locations in D...
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Posted on: April 27, 2018
For more information call DPD’s 2018 Summer Camps Coordinator, Ofc. C.C. Davis, at (919) 407-2648.
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Posted on: April 12, 2018
Missing Person – Justin Michael Mallory
Durham police investigators are trying to locate Justin Michael Mallory who was last seen by his family in March.
Mallory, 30, is described as a black male, 5 feet 5 inches tall and 160 pounds. He has black ...
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Posted on: April 4, 2018
Anyone with information is asked to call CrimeStoppers at (919) 683-1200. CrimeStoppers pays cash rewards for information leading to arrests in felony cases and callers never have to identify themselves.
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Posted on: March 29, 2018
News ReleaseFor Immediate Release: March 29, 2018
Durham Police Trying to Identify Assault Suspect
Durham police investigators are trying to identify a woman who allegedly slashed a man’s neck during a dispute on a GoDurham bus on March...
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Posted on: March 26, 2018
Durham Police Charge Two Men with Robbing Five Businesses
Durham police investigators have charged two men with committing five armed business robberies within six weeks. The two men – Frankie George Grimes, 23, and Marquize Jerrell Kni...
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Posted on: March 26, 2018
Durham Officer Injured in Crash
A Durham police officer was injured when he was struck by an SUV while directing traffic Monday morning on Academy Road.
The officer, Lt. J.A. Friedrick, was directing traffic at Durham Academy Middle School at 311...
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Posted on: March 23, 2018
A person with a disability may receive an auxiliary aid or service to effectively participate in city government activities by contacting the ADA Coordinator, voice 919-560-4197, fax 560-4196, TTY 919-560-1200, or send an email to ADA@durhamnc.g...
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Posted on: March 22, 2018
Durham police are investigating a bank robbery that happened Thursday afternoon at BB&T at 5028 North Roxboro Street. No one was injured.
A man wearing an orange mask entered the bank around 3:40 p.m. and demanded money. He fled with an undisclosed amo...
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Posted on: March 22, 2018
Durham Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
Investigators from the Durham Police Department’s Special Victims Unit assisted U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in a child pornogra...
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Posted on: March 21, 2018
Missing Person – Kristin Michelle Rhew
Durham police are trying to locate Kristin Michelle Rhew who has been missing since late February.
Rhew, 31, is described as a white female, 5 feet 7 inches tall and 140 to 150 pounds. She has brown...
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Posted on: March 20, 2018
Operation Medicine Drop – March 23
The Durham Police Department, in partnership with Safe Kids North Carolina, will be holding Operation Medicine Drop on Friday, March 23 at four locations. Operation Medicine Drop allows people to safel...
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Posted on: March 20, 2018
Durham Police Asking for Information on Armed Robbery
UPDATE: Anthony L. Harris, Jr., 41, of Durham has been arrested and charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon in this case. He was placed in Durham County Jail under a $100,000 bond.
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Posted on: March 15, 2018
Missing Person – James Wiley Cates
Durham police are trying to locate 74-year-old James Wiley Cates who was last seen around 1 a.m. today at his home on Marlin Drive.
Cates is described as a black male, 6 feet 2 inches tall with gray hair and haze...
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Posted on: March 14, 2018
A Durham woman was arrested early Wednesday and charged with leaving the scene of a crash that left a man seriously injured.
The crash happened shortly after 2 a.m. Wednesday on Liberty Street at Spruce Street. A red 2006 Honda Accord, which was going west...
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Posted on: February 16, 2018
Durham Police Asking for Information about Sweepstakes Robbery
Durham police investigators are trying to identify two armed men who robbed a sweepstakes business at 2107 Allendown Drive on February 8. No one was injured.
The two men entered the bu...
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Posted on: February 1, 2018
Durham police investigators have charged two people in connection with the fatal shooting of 31-year-old Darelle Harper on January 30. Neither person is in custody at this time.Harper was shot to death in a shopping center parking lot at N.C. 55 and N.C. ...
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Posted on: January 31, 2018
DURHAM, N.C. - The Durham Police Department (DPD) is conducting a death investigation in the 1300 block of S. Roxboro St. Officers were dispatched to the call shortly after 9 p.m.Additional details will be provided as the investigation progresses. No othe...
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Posted on: January 12, 2018
A Durham man has been arrested and charged with robbing two people at gunpoint during transactions involving the “LetGo” app.
Shelly Maurice Fields, 19, of Durham was arrested and charged with two counts of robbery with a dangerous weap...
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Posted on: January 6, 2018
The Durham Police Department (DPD) has received reports of scammers posing as DPD officers. Typically the criminals involved in the fraud schemes try to convince potential victims that they have warrants or unpaid fines, and ask them to send money to an a...
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Posted on: January 5, 2018
Durham Police Asking for Assistance to Identify Shooting Suspect
Durham police investigators are trying to identify a man who shot a female on December 23 in a parking lot at Northgate Mall at 1058 West Club Boulevard.
The shooting was reported at 5:10 p.m...
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Posted on: December 5, 2017
The Durham Police Department offers simple safety strategies that could lessen, or even eliminate, the opportunity for a crime to occur. Whether in town or travelling, in general be aware of surroundings at all times, be alert to suspicious people and veh...
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Posted on: December 5, 2017
December 22, 2017—January 5, 2018
Dispose of electronic boxes and other recyclablepackaging at these disposal sites:
District 1Long Meadow Park - North Hyde Park Ave / Liberty StreetDistrict 2Bed, Bath and Beyond - 1515 N. Pointe Drive (on the sid...
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Posted on: December 21, 2017
Missing Juvenile – Shania Mitchell-Smith
Durham police investigators are trying to locate 14-year-old Shania Mitchell-Smith who apparently ran away from the Comfort Inn on Hillandale Road last week.
Mitchell-Smith is described as a black female, 5...
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Posted on: December 21, 2017
Missing Person – Susan Marks
Durham Police Department investigators are trying to locate 63-year-old Susan Marks who was last seen approximately three weeks ago.
Marks is described as a white female, 5 feet 4 inches tall and 117 pounds. ...
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Posted on: December 21, 2017
Durham Police Investigate Crash on Interstate 40
Durham police are investigating a wrong way collision on Interstate 40 that left one man with serious injuries. The crash happened shortly before 1 a.m. today on Interstate 40 West near Interstate 540.
A whit...
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Posted on: December 19, 2017
Durham Police Investigating Shooting
The Durham Police Department (DPD) is investigating a shooting that occurred Monday evening in the 3900 block of Fayetteville Street shortly after 5:45 p.m. A 20-year-old man was transported to a local hospital for tre...
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Posted on: December 18, 2017
Durham Police Investigating Traffic Fatality on N. Roxboro Street
Shortly before 2:30 a.m. today, Durham Police Department officers responded to the 5500 block of N. Roxboro Street where a single-vehicle traffic crash had occurred. Two people were pronoun...
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Posted on: December 14, 2017
Durham Police Investigate Hit-and-Run Crash on Garrett Road
Durham police are investigating a hit-and-run crash involving a bicyclist that happened late Wednesday on Garrett Road.
Officers were dispatched to the crash shortly before 11 p.m. in the 5300 blo...
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Posted on: December 13, 2017
Apex Man Arrested on Murder Charge
An Apex man was arrested today and charged with second-degree murder and delivering heroin in connection with the August death of a Durham woman.
Officers with the U.S. Marshals Eastern District Violent Fugitive Task Forc...
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Posted on: December 10, 2017
Between 5 and 6 p.m. on December 9, a 32-year old female was attacked near a wooded area in the 5300 block of Penrith Street while walking her dog. The victim was sexually assaulted and was later found lying in the grass unconscious.
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Posted on: December 8, 2017
Durham Police Investigate Shooting
Durham police are investigating a shooting that happened Friday morning on Lakewood Avenue.
Officers responded to a shooting call shortly after 8 a.m. near the intersection of Lakewood Avenue and University Drive. Upon ar...
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Posted on: December 6, 2017
A Durham man was arrested this afternoon and charged with murder in the November 29 shooting death of 35-year-old Felix Morales on East Cornwallis Road.
Members of the U.S. Marshals Service Joint Fugitive Task Force arrested the man – Robert Earl...
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Posted on: December 6, 2017
Durham police investigators are asking for assistance in identifying a man who is suspected of breaking into two occupied residences on South LaSalle Street and Ratcale Lane in the past week.
The suspect was described as a black male in his mid-twenties we...
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Posted on: December 6, 2017
Homicide Stems from S. Woodcrest Street Shooting
The Durham Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one male dead. Officers were dispatched shortly after 5:15 p.m. to a shooting call in the 300 block of S. Woodcrest Street. Upon arrival, th...
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Posted on: December 4, 2017
Durham police are investigating a shooting that happened late Monday morning at an apartment complex on Bedford Street. One man was critically injured and a woman has been arrested.
Officers responded to the call shortly after 11:15 a.m. today in the 2000 ...
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Posted on: November 30, 2017
Durham Police Asking for Assistance in Identifying Robbery Suspect
Durham police investigators are trying to identify a man suspected of robbing T.J. Maxx at 4600 Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard on November 7.
The suspect entered the store shortly before 8:30...
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Posted on: November 30, 2017
Durham Police Investigating Homicide
Durham Police Department detectives are investigating a homicide that happened Wednesday evening in the 100 block of E. Cornwallis Road. Officers were dispatched to a shooting call at approximately 6:20 p.m. Upon arriva...
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Posted on: November 30, 2017
Durham Police Trying to Locate Stolen Dogs
Durham police investigators are trying to locate two dogs stolen during a Thanksgiving burglary on Alpine Road.
The stolen dogs are both Yorkshire Terriers. Promise is 14 years old and Chaddy is seven years old.
Th...
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Posted on: November 29, 2017
Durham Police Investigating UTV Accident
The Durham Police Department is investigating a utility terrain vehicle (UTV) accident at the Durham Police Range involving a Durham police officer.
The accident happened shortly before 3:30 p.m. on a gravel road at...
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Posted on: November 28, 2017
Durham Police Asking for Information about Robbery
Durham police investigators are asking for information about an armed robbery that happened in the parking lot of Bojangles at 2801 Guess Road late Tuesday morning.
Officers were dispatched to a shooting c...
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Posted on: November 27, 2017
Durham Police Arrest Two on Robbery Charges
Durham police arrested two people late Sunday and charged them with an armed robbery at Triangle D Food Mart at 403 West Trinity Avenue.
Two men armed with guns and wearing black bandanas over their faces robbed ...
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Posted on: November 22, 2017
Durham police have received recent reports of scams involving home repairs and maintenance. In one case, a woman said a man knocked on her door and offered to do jobs such as cleaning her gutters, pressure washing her house and trimming her hedges to earn...
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Posted on: November 22, 2017
We are encouraging motorists to be safe on the roads during this holiday season. Our officers will be participating in the N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program’s Click It or Ticket seatbelt safety campaign. The campaign will run thro...
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Posted on: November 20, 2017
Durham Police Investigating Homicide on E. Weaver Street
The Durham Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a 30-year-old man dead. Officers were dispatched shortly before 3:15 a.m. to the 3000 block of E. Weaver Street. Upon arrival the of...
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Posted on: November 17, 2017
Two suspects were shot and critically injured and a third suspect was arrested during a home invasion Thursday night on Dallas Street.
Officers responded to a shooting call in the 2200 block of Dallas Street at 7:15 p.m. They found a 16-year-old female sus...
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Posted on: November 16, 2017
Durham police investigators are trying to identify a man robbed a branch of Wells Fargo Bank this afternoon. A man entered the bank at 900 West Club Boulevard around 3:15 p.m. and handed a teller a note demanding money. The man implied he had a gun. The m...
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Posted on: November 16, 2017
Durham Police Investigating Homicide
The Durham Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one male dead. Around 10:30 p.m. officers heard the sound of multiple shots near the intersection of Liberty Street and Elizabeth Street. While investi...
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Posted on: November 15, 2017
Durham Police Asking for Assistance in Identifying Burglary Suspect
Durham police investigators are trying to identify a man who broke into an office building on Broad Street earlier this month.
The break-in happened between 6 p.m. on November 7 and 8 a.m. ...
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Posted on: November 13, 2017
Durham Police Department’s (DPD) Police Athletic League (PAL) will hold the final soccer games of the season on Saturday, November 18, 2017, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Holton Career and Resource Center, 401 N. Driver St., Durham.
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Posted on: November 13, 2017
The Durham Police Department (DPD) is investigating a shooting that occurred in the 400 block of S. Driver St. shortly before 12:45 a.m. A 38-year-old man sustained possible life-threatening injuries stemming from a gunshot wound. The victim was standing ...
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Posted on: November 9, 2017
Durham police are trying to locate two teens who have been charged with shooting an employee outside McDonald’s at 3844 South Roxboro Street on October 31. A third teen was arrested in the incident earlier today.
The 18-year-old victim was taken ...
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Posted on: November 8, 2017
Durham Seeks Public Art Submissions for New Police Headquarters & 911 Center
December 1 Submission Deadline
DURHAM, N.C. – Local, regional and national artists are invited to apply for the opportunity to design, fabricate and install public a...
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Posted on: November 7, 2017
Wanted Person – Judah Immanuel James
Durham police investigators are trying to locate Judah Immanuel James who is wanted on more than a dozen charges including felony stalking, violations of domestic violence protective orders and fleeing from la...
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Posted on: November 6, 2017
Durham Police Investigate Pedestrian-Involved Hit-and-Run Crash
Durham Police Department officers are trying to locate a vehicle involved in a pedestrianhit-and-run crash on Saturday night. The accident occurred shortly before midnight ...
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Posted on: November 3, 2017
Durham police investigators are trying to locate Isam Fathee Mohamed Rahmah who is wanted for multiple incidents involving first degree kidnapping and indecent liberties with a child.
Rahmah, 51, of Durham, is the operator of a red ice cream truck, which h...
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Posted on: November 2, 2017
Durham Man Charged with Robbing Two Hotels
A Durham man has been arrested and charged with robbing two hotels during the past five weeks. The man, 40-year-old Alito Cross, was arrested by members of the U.S. Marshals Service Joint Fugitive Task Force on E...
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Posted on: October 31, 2017
Durham Police Department investigators have charged five suspects in connection with two armed robberies that occurred early today.
Marcus Cofield, 17, of Durham, Jarrien Smith, 18, of Durham, and three male juveniles were each charged with three counts of...
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Posted on: October 31, 2017
Four in Custody as Durham Police Investigate Robberies
The Durham Police Department (DPD) is investigating multiple robberies that occurred early Tuesday morning. Four people are in custody following a vehicle pursuit that began in Durham shortly before 4...
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Posted on: October 31, 2017
Durham Police Asking for Information on Sweepstakes Robbery
Durham police investigators are trying to identify a man who robbed Pat’s Business Center Sweepstakes Café at 3115 Guess Road this afternoon.
A man armed with a gun entered th...
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Posted on: October 26, 2017
Wanted Person – Antonio McGhee
Durham police investigators are trying to locate Antonio McGhee who is wanted on robbery charges.
McGhee is charged with robbing a man and a woman at gunpoint on October 5 on Foster Street. The victims were walking o...
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Posted on: October 26, 2017
Wanted Person – Daquan Kincy
Investigators are trying to locate 16-year-old Daquan Kincy who has been charged with committing four armed robberies of businesses within three days. A 15-year-old male juvenile has also been charged with committing ...
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Posted on: October 25, 2017
When citizens place a call for service (CFS) through 911, police, firefighters, or paramedics respond. In urban settings across the US, demand for these services are high and resources are limited. Operating efficiently is critical but often challenging t...
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Posted on: October 25, 2017
Durham police investigators are trying to locate Jeremiah Royster who is wanted on robbery and trespassing charges in connection with an October 16 incident at Walmart at 1525 Glenn School Road.
Two men entered Walmart around 7:30 p.m. on October 16 and tr...
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Posted on: October 18, 2017
Durham police investigators are trying to locate Robert Edward Jeffers who is charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon.
Jeffers, 32, is charged with robbing a female victim of her purse and other personal items while in possession of a black handgun on...
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Posted on: October 18, 2017
Durham police investigators are trying to identify two men suspected of robbing two businesses at gunpoint minutes apart on October 16. No one was injured in either robbery.
The first robbery was reported at Cruizers at 2716 Guess Road at 3:22 a.m. Two men...
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Posted on: October 13, 2017
Durham police investigators are trying to identify a man who shot and wounded a store employee during an attempted robbery at Smoke 4 Less on Avondale Drive on September 28. The man is also suspected of robbing a fast food restaurant at gunpoint 30 minute...
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Posted on: October 13, 2017
Durham police are conducting a death investigation in the 1500 block of Savannah Place. Officers were dispatched to the call shortly after 1 a.m. Upon arrival they located a male in the parking lot with an apparent gunshot wound. The man was tran...
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Posted on: October 11, 2017
Durham police investigators are trying to locate two missing women. The two cases do not appear to be related.
The first woman, 38-year-old Nancy Tanya Gonzales, was last seen at her home on Chaucer Drive. She is described as a Hispanic female, 5...
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Posted on: October 11, 2017
The Durham Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a 27-year-old man dead. Officers were dispatched shortly after midnight to a cul-de-sac on Yorkfield Court. Upon arrival the officers located a man outside on the ground with an apparent g...
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Posted on: October 9, 2017
A CrimeStoppers reward is being offered for information about two armed robberies that happened in the downtown area over the weekend. No one was injured in the incidents.
The first robbery, which was reported on Saturday, happened Friday night. A male and...
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Posted on: October 4, 2017
Durham police investigators are trying to locate Deshawn Devonte Evans who is charged with committing two armed robberies of businesses during the summer.
Evans, 23, of Durham is charged with robbing the Trinity Food Mart at 403 East Trinity Avenue on June...
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Posted on: September 28, 2017
Members of the Durham Police Department (DPD) will sit down and chat with residents over a cup of coffee during National Coffee with a Cop Day on Wednesday, October 4.
Coffee with a Cop Day is a national initiative designed to help break down th...
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Posted on: September 27, 2017
Durham police investigators are trying to locate Gadist Claiborne who is wanted on robbery and conspiracy charges.
Claiborne, 25, of Durham is wanted in connection with a robbery and shooting that happened on September 3 on Wabash Street in McDougald Terra...
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Posted on: September 26, 2017
Durham police investigators are asking for information about an aggravated assault that happened early Sunday in the parking lot of the Shell convenience store in the 1000 block of West Main Street.
The incident was reported around 12:30 a.m. on September ...
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Posted on: September 22, 2017
Durham police are investigating a kidnapping and robbery that happened earlier this week. Three women told officers they were walking in the 2000 block of North Roxboro Street around 10:45 p.m. when a man armed with a gun approached them, forced them into...
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Posted on: September 21, 2017
Durham police investigators are trying to locate a construction crane truck that was stolen earlier this week from a construction site in eastern Durham.
The truck, a 2007 Sterling crane truck worth approximately $100,000, was last seen in the 1100 block o...
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Posted on: September 20, 2017
Durham police investigators have arrested three men in connection with an August shooting that left a Durham man seriously injured.
The shooting was reported in the 1600 block of South Alston Avenue shortly after 3:30 p.m. on August 8. The 23-year-old vict...
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Posted on: September 18, 2017
The City of Durham wants community input on what should happen to a prominent block on the western edge of downtown Durham.
Currently, the four-acre site is being used as the headquarters for the Durham Police Department. However, the site will become vaca...
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Posted on: September 11, 2017
Durham police are investigating three armed robberies involving Letgo transactions that have been reported on Troy Street within the past eight days. No injuries were reported.
The victims, who were all from out of town, all made arrangements through the L...
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Posted on: May 23, 2017
Officers responded to a shooting call at 1309 Hudson Ave. shortly after 7 p.m. When they arrived, they found Oliver who had been shot in the parking lot. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Evans, 27, of Durham, is wanted for one count of murder.
Anyone wi...
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Posted on: May 2, 2017
Neighborhoods, agencies and businesses are encouraged to support the celebration by organizing or sponsoring a NNO event or promotion. The evening of August 1 residents are asked to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spend the evening outside wi...
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Posted on: March 30, 2017
Durham Police Department’s Police Athletic League (PAL) will hold its youth basketball “Day of Champions” event on Saturday, April 1, 2017, at 1 p.m., at the Holt Athletic Association Gymnasium, 117 Milton Road, Durham.
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Posted on: March 10, 2017
Durham residents have a positive perception of the Durham Police Department, according to the 2016 Durham Police Satisfaction Survey. The results were presented to the Durham City Council yesterday.
According to the survey, which was conducted by ETC Insti...
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Posted on: January 23, 2017
The Durham Police Department is hosting a Women in Law Enforcement Open House on Saturday, February 11, 2017, from 8 a.m. to noon. Following the check-in/meet and greet hour, consecutive sessions will begin promptly at 9 a.m. Topics presented will be of p...
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Posted on: January 18, 2017
The Durham Police Department is launching its new Police to Citizen (P2C) online service to help people find information related to services provided by the department. P2C will help people enter certain incident reports, perform simple...
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Posted on: October 26, 2016
The Community Resource Unit (CRU) of the Durham Police Department is holding a Trunk or Treat event Saturday, October 29, 2016, at the Walmart Supercenter at 1525 Glenn School Road from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shoppers, passer-byers, and the general public are ...Read on...
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Posted on: October 6, 2016
The City of Durham offers a benefits package that includes comprehensive health, vision and dental and competitive retirement plans. Additionally, the Durham Police Department (DPD) is now offering a new package of hiring incentives for both entry level B...Read on...
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Posted on: September 23, 2016
Durham Police Department (DPD) Chief C.J. Davis has named Officer Charles Strickland Jr. as the department’s first liaison with the LGBTQ community in Durham.
In his new role, Strickland will serve as a resource for members of the LGBTQ community who are...Read on...
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Posted on: August 1, 2016
On Tuesday, August 2, more than 100 Durham neighborhoods and groups will join 16,728 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian sites and military bases worldwide in observing the 33rd Annual National Night Out (NNO) crime and drug prevent...Read on...
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Posted on: May 4, 2016
Registration is underway for Durham’s observance of National Night Out (NNO), America’s Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. Neighborhoods, agencies and businesses are encouraged to support the celebration by organizing or sponsoring a NNO ...Read on...
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Posted on: April 14, 2016
Durham police have filed charges against two men in connection with the April 14 murder of 27-year-old Christopher Alexander Turner on East Piedmont Avenue. The suspects – Ari Shlasinger and Jordan Shlasinger (both 26 years of age) – are not in custody at...Read on...
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Posted on: April 8, 2016
The Victim Services Unit of the Durham Police Department (DPD) is observing 2016 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week with activities that support families and promote community awareness of victims’ rights and the services the unit provides. This year’s n...Read on...
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Posted on: January 9, 2016
Durham police are investigating a bank robbery that was reported Saturday morning at PNC Bank, 3732 North Roxboro Street.
A male entered the bank around 10:10 a.m. and gave a teller a note demanding money. No weapon was seen. The male fled with an und...Read on...
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Posted on: December 31, 2015
Durham police investigators are trying to locate Jamol Louis Dixon who is wanted in connection with the murder of 32-year-old Sanna Manneh on November 18, 2015.
Officers were dispatched at 10:52 p.m. on November 18 to a shooting call at the intersectio...Read on...
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Posted on: December 30, 2015
Durham police investigators are trying to locate Corinthian Eddie Bowens who is wanted in connection with the murder of 53-year-old Paul Jones on November 16, 2015.
Officers were dispatched at 1:12 a.m. on November 16 to a call about a man lying in the...Read on...
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Posted on: December 10, 2015
Durham’s outstanding demonstration of positive police-community relationships on National Night Out (NNO) August 4, 2015, has again earned the City of Durham top national rankings by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW). For its observance Durham...Read on...
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Posted on: October 27, 2015
Officers from the Durham Police Department’s HEAT 2 squad investigated a suspicious vehicle and arrested two men on multiple firearm, robbery and drug charges Friday afternoon in the 100 block of Latta Road near Gatewood Drive.
At approximately 3:50 p...Read on...
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Posted on: October 15, 2015
Special Olympics fundraising, senior citizen recreation and Halloween safety outreach are key events planned for Durham Police Department’s 2015 National Crime Prevention Month observance. The Community Services Division is holding three major activities ...Read on...
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Posted on: October 14, 2015
Police officials from throughout North Carolina held a summit on October 13 in Durham to discuss violent crime issues and trends and to identify violent crime reduction strategies.
The summit, which was held at a major corporation, was chaired by Rock...Read on...
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Posted on: October 12, 2015
Eleven people were arrested for driving while impaired during a DWI checkpoint late Friday/early Saturday on North Duke Street at Trinity Avenue.
Sixteen officers from the Durham Police Department, the Duke University Police Department and the Hillsbor...Read on...
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Posted on: September 4, 2015
Durham police arrested five suspects after they committed a series of armed robberies in East Durham on Thursday, September 3.
Three adults and two juveniles were arrested and charged with several counts of Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon and Assault ...Read on...
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