DURHAM, N.C. (WPTF) – Durham Police say multiple arrests has been made in connection with car thefts, firearm thefts, and related property crimes throughout the city.
On September 25, the Durham Police Department executed a search warrant in the 10th block of Moore Place
Investigators seized 14 firearms including two that were reported stolen and two that had been modified. Firearm accessories, ammunition, and a small quantity of narcotics were also seized.
As a result of the investigation, Kaleon Pruden, 18; Sherod Thomas, 18; and Tiffany Tapp, 44, were arrested; all are residents of Durham. Markel Howell, 21, of Chapel Hill, was also apprehended. All were charged with the following:
-Four counts of Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor
-Two counts of Felony Possession of a Weapon of Mass Destruction
-Two counts of Possession of a Machine Gun
-Two counts of Possession of a Stolen Firearm
-One count of Possession of Stolen Goods
-One count of Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell or Deliver a Schedule VI Controlled Substance
-One count of Maintaining a Dwelling for the Use or Sale of Controlled Substances
Four juveniles were also charged in connection with this investigation. Consistent with applicable laws and restrictions concerning juvenile information, Durham Police will not release any information that identifies the juveniles or their specific charges.