TRIANGLE REGION, NC – Gunfire in Durham and Raleigh. A multi-county drug takedown. A tragic child’s death. A school officer assaulted. These were just a few of the troubling incidents reported across North Carolina’s Triangle region last week, May 5-11, 2025. From urban centers to smaller towns, law enforcement agencies responded to a wave of violence and public safety threats. Below is a county-by-county breakdown of the most significant crimes reported during the week of May 5–11, 2025, including fatalities, arrests, and ongoing investigations.
Alamance County
42 Arrested in Major Multi-County Drug Bust ‘Operation Roadrunner’
The Alamance Narcotics Enforcement Team (ANET), in coordination with the DEA and SBI, carried out Operation Roadrunner, a yearlong investigation targeting drug trafficking networks in central North Carolina. On May 9, the operation concluded with:
- 42 people arrested
- 18.6 kilograms of cocaine
- 159 pounds of marijuana
- 1,000 grams of methamphetamine
- 24.4 MDMA pills
- 25 firearms
- $876,812 in cash
The sheriff’s office said out of the 42 arrested, 25 are Alamance County residents, six from Guilford County, four from Rockingham County, four from Orange County, one from Durham County, one from Randolph County, and one from Johnson City, TN. Authorities say the bust targeted mid-level drug distributors operating across multiple counties.
Child Dies After Accidental Shooting in Mebane (May 8)
A child tragically died after what authorities say was an accidental shooting in Mebane, which is located in Alamance County. Police have not released the child’s name or age. The incident occurred inside a home and is under active investigation as officials determine whether charges will be filed.
Durham County
Teen Killed, Man Wounded in McDougald Terrace Shooting (May 9)…