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Durham Police Charge Man in Series of Armed Robberies

Meadows

Durham Police investigators have arrested and charged Jaaron Marquis Meadows, 34, in connection to three robberies that occurred at local businesses in the month of April.

On June 16, 2023, Meadows was taken into custody without incident in the 100 block of West Parrish Street. He was wanted in connection with the following robberies:

  • April 28th armed robbery of Boost Mobile in the 4200 block of University Drive
  • April 24th armed robbery of Cricket Cellular in the 3600 block of North Duke Street
  • April 20th attempted armed robbery of Cricket Cellular in the 4700 block of NC 55 Highway

Meadows has been charged with two counts of armed robbery, one count of attempted armed robbery, two counts of possession of a firearm by felon, and a misdemeanor probation violation. He is currently being held in the Durham County Jail on a $26,500 bond.

Meadows is believed to be involved in several additional armed robberies of businesses in Durham and more charges are forthcoming. Anyone with information is asked to call Investigator C. Walker at (919) 560-4440, ext. 29311, or CrimeStoppers at (919) 683-1200. CrimeStoppers pays cash rewards of up to $2,000 for information leading to arrests in felony cases and callers never have to identify themselves.