24 people arrested in Durham violent crime operation conducted by police

DURHAM, NC (WTVD) — Durham Police Department's Special Operations Division arrested 24 people in a violent crime operation that took place in different parts of the city.

The sting took place last week to combat the recent surge in violent crime.

Areas of McDougald Terrace, Cornwallis Road, and the Fayetteville Street corridor were part of the investigation.

Police say those arrested were linked to various recent crimes including shootings, drug activity, and gun-related offenses.

More than 11 guns were seized, a substantial amount of various drugs were confiscated, and a stolen scooter was also seized.

Two juveniles were charged with carrying concealed guns, possession of firearms by minors, and resisting, delaying, or obstructing an officer.

The adults arrested are below:

Jahlil Bond28: Charged with Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver (PWISD) Schedule II and Schedule III controlled substances within 1000 feet of a park, Simple Possession of Schedule VI, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Nicholas Clayton32: Charged with PWISD Schedule II, Schedule III, and Schedule VI controlled substances within 1000 feet of a park, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Vaughn Brito43: Arrested on an outstanding True Bill of Indictment for Assault with a Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury (AWDWISI).

Daryl Scales45: Arrested on outstanding misdemeanor warrants.

Christiana Bright27: Charged with PWISD Marijuana, Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling for Controlled Substances (CS), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Driving While License Revoked (DWLR).

Triston Richardson24: Charged with Carrying a Concealed Gun and Resisting a Public Officer (RDO).

Antoine Blake26: Charged with Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle.

Kelvis Epps34: Charged with PWISD Schedule II, Schedule II (MDMA), and Schedule VI controlled substances, Carrying a Concealed Gun, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Kinshasa Hibbitt19: Charged with Carrying a Concealed Gun and resisting, delaying, or obstructing an officer (RDO).

Shyree McCrea23: Charged with PWISD Crack Cocaine within 1000 feet of a park and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Keyshawn Lewis19: Charged with Carrying a Concealed Gun.

Micah Branch23: Charged with Simple Possession of Schedule II.

Gabrielle Shaw34: Charged with Trafficking Schedule II (2 counts), Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling for CS, and PWISD Cocaine within 1000 feet of a park.

Thomas Griffin29: Charged with PWISD Schedule II and Schedule VI controlled substances.

William McClure27: Charged with Carrying a Concealed Gun.

Joshua Holloway23: Charged with Carrying a Concealed Gun.

Cordero Bright37: Charged with PWISD Schedule II controlled substances.

Jacarri Lassiter23: Arrested on an outstanding warrant for felony fraud charges.

Derrick Earls25: Arrested on an outstanding warrant for communicating threats, identity theft, and probation violation, with an additional new charge for identity theft.

Tarrio Hemingway37: Arrested on an outstanding warrant for conspiracy to sell/deliver Schedule II controlled substances.

Patrick Holeman23: Arrested on an outstanding warrant for possession of a firearm by a felon, and resisting, delaying, or obstructing an officer (RDO).

Evelyn Hardnett21: Arrested on an outstanding warrant for PWISD Schedule II and felony fraud.