Mugshot of Clarissa Bell, 33, who is wanted for assaulting a law enforcement officer
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Durham Police Searching for Woman Accused of Assaulting Officer, Fleeing Crash Scene

Phyllis Coley @phyllis_coley
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DURHAM, NC — Durham police are asking for the public’s help locating Clarissa Bell, 33, who is wanted on multiple felony charges, including assault with a deadly weapon on a law enforcement officer and felony hit and run.

The incident occurred around 9:00 PM on August 5, 2025, when officers attempted to stop Bell’s vehicle near Crown Parkway and Mona Lisa Drive in connection with an earlier felony domestic violence report. During the traffic stop, officers ordered the driver to exit the vehicle. Instead, Bell allegedly accelerated toward an officer and fled the scene, nearly hitting the officer in the process.

Officers initiated a brief pursuit, but lost sight of the vehicle. Minutes later, Bell’s car was discovered crashed on South Miami Boulevard. The other vehicle involved reported minor, non-life-threatening injuries. Bell had fled on foot before police arrived. A K9 search was conducted, but she was not located.

Bell is now wanted for the following charges:

  • Assault with a deadly weapon on a government official
  • Felony hit and run

Have a Tip?

Anyone with information on Bell’s whereabouts is urged to call 911 or Durham CrimeStoppers at (919) 683-1200. CrimeStoppers pays up to $2,000 in cash rewards for information leading to an arrest. Callers can remain anonymous.

Durham CrimeStoppers

CrimeStoppers is a tip line that allows tipsters to report criminal activity anonymously. It is a partnership between the community, the media, law enforcement agencies, and businesses working together to solve crime. Callers are encouraged, via cash rewards and a promise of anonymity, to provide information leading to the arrest of suspected criminals. Information related to unsolved crimes and wanted persons is distributed to the community via various forms of media. Tipsters are encouraged to call CrimeStoppers and anonymously give any information about the unsolved crime or fugitive. CrimeStoppers forwards the information to the investigating law enforcement agency within Durham County. If the information is used by law enforcement and leads to a felony arrest, the tipster may be eligible to receive a cash reward. Reward payments range from a minimum of $100 to a maximum of $2,000, depending on the severity of the crime. Visit www.durhamcrimestoppers.org for more information.