Durham Police Arrest Eight, Seize Firearms and Drugs in Violent Crime Crackdown
Durham police have arrested eight individuals and confiscated nine firearms, various drugs, and ammunition following a search warrant executed on September 2 at a residence on S. Roxboro Street. The operation, led by the Durham Police Department’s Homicide/Violent Crimes Unit with support from the Special Operations Unit and Selective Enforcement Team, was initiated in response to multiple violent incidents in the area during August, including shootings and a homicide. Among the seized items were 14.6 grams of cocaine, 158.4 grams of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and $219 in cash. Five of the recovered firearms were reported stolen. Sgt. J. Roberts of the Homicide/Violent Crimes Unit stated that the probable cause for the search developed from investigations into homicides, aggravated assaults, and weapons violations. All adults charged are residents of Durham.