Durham Man Arrested in Undercover Drug Investigation
DURHAM, NC – On Wednesday, December 11, the Durham County Sheriff’s Office Anti-Crime and Narcotics Unit (SAC/Narc), in collaboration with the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), arrested Aaron Donald Brooks, 40, following a months-long investigation into methamphetamine distribution.
The investigation began after SAC/Narc detectives received multiple tips regarding narcotics sales on the dating app “Grindr.” Detectives identified Brooks as the suspect and conducted controlled purchases of methamphetamine on multiple occasions, culminating in his arrest on the evening of December 11.
During the execution of a search warrant at Brooks’ residence in Durham, authorities discovered additional controlled substances, including mushrooms and cocaine, along with drug paraphernalia, packaging materials, and a significant amount of cash.
Brooks has been charged with the following offenses:
- Two counts of Deliver Methamphetamine
- Two counts of Sell Methamphetamine
- Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell, or Deliver (PWIMSD) Methamphetamine
- Trafficking Methamphetamine
- Manufacture/Deliver/Sell/Possess Drugs Within 1,000 Feet of a Park
- Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling/Place for Controlled Substances
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Brooks is currently being held in the Durham County Detention Facility without bond.
This arrest demonstrates the Sheriff’s Office’s commitment to combating drug activity and ensuring community safety. Anyone with information about illegal drug activity is encouraged to contact the DCSO.
About the Durham County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO)
One of the largest Sheriff’s Offices in North Carolina, the Durham County Sheriff’s Office is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated Durham County. Close to 500 employees work in various positions representing our office, including deputies, detention officers, and civilians. In addition to patrol and criminal investigations, DCSO operates the Durham County Detention Facility, provides courthouse security at the Durham County Courthouse, protects the animals of our County, and serves criminal warrants and numerous civil documents as mandated by State law. Our jurisdiction covers rural Durham County, sections of Research Triangle Park, urban areas within the City of Durham, and Interstates 85 and 40 connecting “the Triangle.”
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