Durham Police Crack Down on Violent Crime: 18 Arrests Made, 12 Firearms Seized in Operation

DURHAM, NC – The Organized Crime Division of the Durham Police Department conducted an operation last week in collaboration with the FBI and DEA. The operation was part of a broader initiative to combat the recent surge in violent crimes in various areas of the city.

This operation focused on Braggtown, the Glenbrook Drive neighborhood, and Cornwallis Road. As part of the operation, 18 individuals were arrested for various recent crimes, including homicide, traffic-related offenses, drug activity, and other firearm-related offenses.  Additionally, 12 firearms were confiscated due to weapon violations or illegal possession, and a significant amount of various narcotics was also seized.

Photos of the firearms and narcotics that were seized in this operation.

• Drugs Seized:
  • Fentanyl: 2.8 grams
  • Cocaine: 39.15 grams
  • Marijuana: 902.4 grams
  • Oxycodone: 1 DU
  • MDMA: 87 DU
• Currency Seized: $2,135.00 USD
• Traffic Stops Conducted: 21

The individuals arrested and their respective charges are as follows: 

1. TORICO EDWARDS, 31: Charged with Felony Possession of Cocaine, Resisting, Delaying, or Obstructing a Public Officer (RDO) 

2. ZACHARI TAYLOR-BROWDER, 20: Charged with Carry Concealed Gun, RDO 

3. TUMAINI BROWN, 25: Charged with Trafficking Cocaine, Trafficking MDMA, Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver (PWISD) Marijuana, PWISD Cocaine, PWISD MDPV, Carry Concealed Gun, Drug Paraphernalia 

4. DARONTA WEBB, 20: Charged with Carry Concealed Gun 

5. EARL REVELS, 20: Charged with Carry Concealed Gun 

6. FUQUAN CURTIS, 25: Charged with Carry Concealed Gun 

7. ALONTAE LEWIS, 23: Charged with Carry Concealed Gun 

8. MONTA MCDOUGALD, 18: Charged with Possession of Stolen Firearm, Carry Concealed Weapon, Possession of Marijuana (up to ½ oz), and Resisting, Delaying, or Obstructing a Public Officer (RDO)

9. ANTHONY MCCULLOUGH JR, 19: Charged with Fleeing to Elude Arrest with a Motor Vehicle, RDO

10. ISHMAEL MCFARLAND, 23: Charged with Resisting, Delaying, or Obstructing a Public Officer (RDO) 

11. LEON BRINLEY, 50: Order for Arrest: Driving While Impaired (DWI), Driving While License Revoked (DWLR), Speeding, Reckless Driving – Wanton Disregard, Failing to Heed for Lights or Siren 

12. ZION TIKEN LUNSFORD, 19: Charged with Carry Concealed Gun 

13. CHAD LAWRENCE ALLISON, 37: Charged with Carry Concealed Gun, PWISD Schedule II, PWISD Schedule VI, Maintaining a Vehicle, Drug Paraphernalia

14. HERMAN WAYNE EVANS, 39: Charged with PWISD Schedule I within 1,000 feet of a park, PWISD Schedule II within 1,000 feet of a park, Possession of Schedule II, Possession of Schedule VI, Drug Paraphernalia 

15. DAQUAN HAYES, 30: Charged with Carry Concealed Gun

16. LEILA SEID, 28: Charged with Fleeing to Elude

17. 17. MALE JUVENILE, 17: Charged with PWISD Schedule II, PWISD Schedule VI

Additionally, one 18-year-old male was served with a first-degree murder warrant in the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old male that occurred on Ridgeway Avenue in October 2023. He was a juvenile at the time of the homicide, so his name will not be released.

More charges are pending.

Anyone with information about violent criminal activity in the city is asked to call CrimeStoppers at (919) 683-1200 or go online at www.durhamcrimestoppers.org. CrimeStoppers pays cash rewards of up to $2,000 for information leading to arrests in felony cases, and callers never have to identify themselves.