Crackdown on Street Racing Takeovers: Durham Police Arrest Nine in Car Club Sting

DURHAM, NC – A weekend operation targeting illegal car meetups and street racing takeover activity in Durham resulted in nine arrests and multiple charges, according to the Durham Police Department.

Joint Effort to Deter Dangerous Driving

On Saturday, March 29, 2025, the Durham Police Department collaborated with the Durham County Sheriff’s Office and the North Carolina State Highway Patrol to conduct a targeted traffic enforcement operation. The goal was to disrupt reckless driving, speed racing, and other traffic-related offenses commonly associated with large, unauthorized car gatherings.

Authorities conducted multiple focused traffic stops throughout the evening. The following charges were issued as a result of the operation:

• Driving While License Revoked – 1
• Careless and Reckless Driving – 2
• Speed Racing – 1
• No Operator’s License – 4
• Open Container – 2
• Tint Violation – 1
• Providing False Info to Law Enforcement – 1
• Outstanding Warrant (Assault with a Deadly Weapon) – 1
• Hit and Run – 2
• Failure to Maintain Lane – 1
• Registration Violation – 1

Ongoing Commitment to Public Safety

Durham Police officials emphasized their ongoing commitment to curbing disruptive car club meetups and illegal street racing that pose serious risks to the public. The department encourages residents to report suspicious or unsafe activity.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Sgt. J. Wagstaff at 919-560-4454 ext. 29397 or submit a tip anonymously at durhamcrimestoppers.org or by calling (919) 683-1200. CrimeStoppers offers cash rewards up to $2,000 for tips that lead to felony arrests.

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.