Durham Ranks Sixth for Phone Theft Nationally
An IT Asset Management Group study places Durham sixth among U.S. cities for phone and handheld theft rates.
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Durham Crime News
Across Durham, coverage here takes in police activity, investigations, court cases and public safety initiatives. The reporting provides a look at the justice system as it functions within the city and the areas around it.
Violence
Durham Neighbors Hold Vigil for Victoria James
The community gathered on Revere Road to honor the mother of two following her death in September.
Property Crime
Durham Juveniles Face 112 Charges for Vehicle Break-ins
Three juveniles are accused of committing a series of vehicle break-ins across 10 locations in Durham earlier this month.
Law Enforcement
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Durham Police Arrest 32 in Operation Autumn Guardian
The three-day initiative targeted rising criminal activity across several high-traffic corridors in the city.
Accidents
Durham Police Identify Nissan in Fatal Hit-and-Run
Investigators are seeking information on a vehicle involved in an October 18 crash that killed 37-year-old Rakesh Babu Poojari.
Crime — General
Driver Charged in Durham Hit-and-Run Death
Julien Joseph faces a felony charge after police say he struck and killed Rakesh Poojari on the Durham Freeway.
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Day to day, that means police investigations, ongoing trials, changes to department policies and sentencing decisions. It reaches across the city and the communities around it as incidents unfold. Court proceedings often follow a predictable schedule of hearings, yet investigations frequently create unpredictable shifts in case status. Public safety concerns and the pace of police reporting drive the frequency of these updates more than any other factor.