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Durham Police Arrest 30, Seize 22 Guns and Narcotics in Multi-Day Operation Targeting Violent Crime

@SpectacularMag Staff

DURHAM, NC – In a focused effort to combat violent crime, the Durham Police Department’s Organized Crime Division, in partnership with the FBI Safe Streets Task Force, conducted a three-day sweep that led to the arrest or citation of 30 individuals, the seizure of 22 firearms, and the recovery of large quantities of narcotics.

The operation took place June 25–27, 2025, and involved search warrants, traffic stops, violent crime fugitive apprehensions, and high-visibility foot patrols throughout targeted areas of the city.

Seizures and Charges

As a result of the operation, officers recovered:

  • 20 grams of Fentanyl
  • 65 grams of Schedule II narcotics
  • 1,182 grams of Schedule VI substances
  • 86 dosage units of pills
  • $4,230 in cash
  • 22 firearms, including two with illegal “switches” and one confirmed stolen

Charges included:

  • 54 narcotics-related offenses
  • 21 weapons-related charges
  • 8 misdemeanor/infraction citations
  • 14 outstanding warrants served

List of Individuals and Charges

1. Charles Wiley, 29 – Maintain dwelling for controlled substances; PWIMSD (Schedule II, Marijuana); possession of drug paraphernalia.
2. Willis Evans, 36 – Cited: Flee/Elude (M), no insurance, concealed weapon, headlamp violation.
3. Rashard Norman, 22 – Carry concealed gun (2); PWIMSD within 1,000 ft of park; warrant: assault on female, sexual battery, DV.
4. Pierre Roseau, 32 – Felon in possession of firearm; simple possession (Schedule VI); paraphernalia; warrant: probation violation.
5. Kevin Morgan, 34 – Alter/destroy evidence; PWIMSD (Schedule II); resist officer; warrants: DL revoked, felony flee to elude.
6. Dominique Dargan, 32 – Warrant: domestic violence, assault on female.
7. Brandon Ray, 34 – Cited: carrying concealed weapon.
8. Jordan Lyons, 25 – Cited: carrying concealed weapon (2).
9. Ashley Gooch, 38 – Possession (Marijuana, Cocaine); felony flee; maintain dwelling/vehicle; paraphernalia; PWIMSD (Schedule I & Marijuana); trafficking opium/heroin (2).
10. Tkyree Speller, 29 – Concealed weapon; felon in possession; stolen firearm; property damage; possession of WMD, machine gun; PWIMSD (Marijuana); trafficking cocaine (2), opium/heroin (2).
11. Dekarei Polite, 23 – Concealed weapon.
12. Mercer Weatherspoon, 21 – Concealed weapon; stolen firearm.
13. Kenthy Shealey, 23 – Concealed weapon.
14. Roosevelt Webb, 29 – PWIMSD within 1,000 ft of park; misdemeanor child abuse.
15. Isaiah Powell, 22 – Cited: simple possession (Schedule VI).
16. Mailque Ubiles, 35 – Simple possession (Schedule VI); paraphernalia; warrant: same.
17. Jahki Cox, 20 – PWIMSD (Schedule II).
18. Kasia Kelly, 19 – Warrant: felony conspiracy.
19. Jamison Brockington, 28 – Warrant: sale and delivery (Schedule II).
20. Leon Council, 27 – Warrant: conspiracy to sell/deliver; PWIMSD (Schedule II).
21. Daneria Jones, 31 – Warrant: failure to return rental property.
22. Kinshasa Hibbitt, 20 – Concealed weapon; paraphernalia.
23. David Herring, 32 – Trafficking opium/heroin; possession (Cocaine, Marijuana); warrant: trafficking, PWIMSD within 1,000 ft of park; maintain dwelling; paraphernalia.
24. Justin Atwater, 25 – Felon in possession of firearm; concealed weapon.
25. Jakarie Williams, 18 – Warrant: felony conspiracy.
26. Thomas Toler, 21 – Felony possession (Schedule II); paraphernalia; warrant: robbery, simple possession (Schedule VI).
27. Jasmine Evans, 23 – Cited: concealed weapon, simple possession (Schedule VI), paraphernalia.
28. Okieth Taylor, 40 – Flee to elude; possession (Cocaine); paraphernalia; resist/delay/obstruct.
29. Alden Rainey, 28 – Warrant: sell/deliver cocaine (2), PWIMSD cocaine (2).
30. Male Juvenile, 17 – Minor in possession of firearm; concealed weapon; stolen firearm.

Public Safety Message

Durham Police said the operation demonstrates their ongoing commitment to reducing violent crime through strategic enforcement and partnerships. Officers urge the public to report any criminal activity by contacting CrimeStoppers at (919) 683-1200 or submitting a tip anonymously at www.durhamcrimestoppers.org.

CrimeStoppers offers cash rewards up to $2,000 for information leading to felony arrests.