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Longtime Durham Deputy Charged with Solicitation Offenses, Investigation Ongoing

@SpectacularMag Staff

DURHAM, NC – A 19-year veteran of the Durham County Sheriff’s Office has been arrested and charged with two misdemeanors related to solicitation of prostitution, officials confirmed Tuesday.

Charges Filed

Deputy Derrick Neville, 48, was arrested earlier Wednesday, May 7, and charged with:

  • Solicitation of Prostitution
  • Patronizing a Prostitute

Neville was released on a $5,000 unsecured bond. He is currently on administrative leave pending the outcome of the internal and criminal investigations.

Department Statement

The Durham County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) confirmed the arrest and stated it is cooperating fully with the investigation. No further comment has been made at this time.

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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 a variety of 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 as well as Interstates 85 and 40 connecting “the Triangle.”