Durham County Sheriff's Office Coverage

Alleged porch pirate charged with theft, caught stealing twice in one day

A porch pirate is in custody Friday after authorities in Durham County say he stole packages from a Durham neighborhood twice in the same day. WRAL Durham reporter Monica Casey spoke with the man who saw the suspect stealing the packages.

Man in custody after caught stealing packages twice in Durham neighborhood, possessing marijuana in jail

According to the Durham County Sheriff's Office, deputies received a call Thursday afternoon from a person walking in the Fairfield subdivision. The person said they spotted a man dressed in purple camo pants and a black sweatshirt stealing packages from porches.

Monica Casey, WRAL Durham reporter

Durham sheriff, former mayor criticize vote to discontinue ShotSpotter

Durham County Sheriff Clarence Birkhead and former Mayor Bill Bell are advocating for Durham to extend its contract with ShotSpotter, a gun detection technology, highlighting its success in reducing gun violence despite privacy concerns.

Durham County sheriff, former Durham mayor push for renewal of ShotSpotter gunfire detection technology

Durham County Sheriff Clarence Birkhead and former Mayor Bill Bell are advocating for Durham to extend its contract with ShotSpotter, a gun detection technology, highlighting its success in reducing gun violence despite privacy concerns.

Monica Casey, WRAL Durham reporter

Durham County Sheriff talks spike in juvenile crime

Durham County Sheriff Clarence Birkhead spoke with WRAL News about the biggest issues facing young people in Durham.

Durham County Sheriff calls on community to help steer youth away from crime

Durham County Sheriff Clarence Birkhead spoke with WRAL News about the biggest issues facing Durham youth and what the community can do to help.

Monica Casey, WRAL Durham reporter

Deputies in Wake, Durham shop with kids for Christmas gifts

The annual "shop with a cop" events allow children to pick gifts and create bonds.

Durham Police investigate vandalism of several businesses, including 3 Starbucks

On Saturday, three Starbucks locations in Durham County were vandalized, with one closing for the day due to graffiti.

Manager stole $14,000 in parking deck fees, Durham sheriff says

The parking manager for Durham's Justice Center Parking Deck is charged with pocketing $14,000 in parking fees.

Driver arrested after chase ends in crash into power pole on Clayton Road

A car chase in Durham ended when the driver crashed his car into a tree and power pole on Clayton Road.

Chase in Durham ends with man crashing into power pole & tree

A car chase in Durham ended when the driver crashed his car into a tree and power pole.

Deputy-involved crash in Durham leads to dog's death

At the intersection of Guess Road and Broad Street, a Durham Sheriff's Office vehicle and another driver collided on Thursday afternoon.

Dog dies, driver taken to hospital in crash from Durham deputy pursuit

Sky 5 flew over the scene, capturing a white, unmarked Durham Sheriff Deputy vehicle in the intersection. A silver passenger vehicle was badly damaged with the back window destroyed.

Family friend says 43 bullets hit Durham County home during Monday morning shooting

The Durham County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that happened Monday morning on Dodge Ave.

Struggling to fill jobs, Durham County Sheriff's Office pays $2.7 million in overtime in 1 year

As the Durham County Sheriff's Office struggles to fill job vacancies, WRAL Investigates found it has paid $2.7 million in overtime in one year.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL Durham reporter

Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run crash, driver hit Durham deputy's car in chase

A man is accused of crashing his car into someone on a bike - then ramming a deputy's cruiser.

Durham County Sheriff's Office found two lost sheep

The Durham County Sheriff's Office is searching for the owners of two lost sheep they found on Melbourne St.

Delaney Eyermann, WRAL Multiplatform Producer

Durham deputy celebrates beating cancer

Durham County Deputy Patrick Clark was released from UNC Health's cancer center on Friday.

Dozens come to UNC Health to celebrate Durham deputy beating cancer

It was a time for celebration at UNC Health this week. Durham County Deputy Patrick Clark was released from the hospital's cancer center on Friday.

Durham County sheriff to destroy guns from buyback event

Durham County Sheriff Clarence Birkhead explained how he destroys some guns given to the sheriff's office as part of a buyback program.

Durham County sheriff sees exception to law and destroys guns collected in buyback effort

A state law prohibits law enforcement agencies to destroy most firearms seized. However, Durham County Sheriff Clarence Birkhead explained how he destroys some guns given to the sheriff's office as part of a buyback program.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL Durham reporter

Durham buys back nearly 300 guns from residents Saturday

Two gun buyback events in Durham on Saturday helped people who needed to safely get rid of their firearms.

Durham County deputies on track to seize more guns in 2022 compared to 2021

The Durham County Sheriff's Office has released data on the nature of gun-related incidents so far in 2022.

Durham County sheriff's deputy discovers tracking device planted on vehicle

Durham County Sheriff's Office employees made a disturbing discovery last week, finding a GPS tracking device under one of their cars.

Monica Casey, WRAL Durham reporter

Durham County Sheriff's Office investigating GPS tracker found on deputy vehicle

Durham County Sheriff's Office employees made a disturbing discovery. They found a GPS tracking device under one of their vehicles.