In a charged email sent to Durham County residents in January, Sheriff Clarence Birkhead accused county leaders of failing to address problems at the jail, including broken fire alarms ...

The Durham County commissioners passed a $1 billion budget Monday night that will raise homeowners' tax bills to provide more ...

Durham Sheriff's Office reports one hospitalized after a shooting on Ellis Rd; details remain under investigation.

Officials say the budget focuses on supporting education, funding public safety needs and maintaining the county's core services.

is suing Durham County District Court Judge Doretta Walker and Durham County Sheriff Clarence Birkhead in federal court, alleging the pair have systematically kept members of the public from ...

Durham's Southpoint Mall reopened Sunday morning after two days of incidents, including a bomb scare and fireworks mistaken ...

Understaffing, aging infrastructure, and more inmate assaults are all issues plaguing the Durham County Detention Center.

On Monday night, the Durham County Board of County Commissioners voted 3-2 to approve funding for a new Durham Sheriff’s Office training facility on Electra Road. The proposal was originally ...

If you see Alexander Glenn Jr., do not approach, but call 911 immediately; he should be considered dangerous,” the Sheriff’s Office says.