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Crime drops in Durham County, violence reduction remains focus

Monday, August 10, 2026 4:36PM

Crime drops in Durham County; violence reduction remains focus

Durham County Sheriff Clarence F. Birkhead noted that for the first six months of 2026, what he called "Top 8 Crimes" decreased by 8.7% vs. the same period last year.

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