White Sox GM's sons arrested
Two sons of the general manager of the Chicago White Sox, in town for Duke graduation ceremonies, were arrested graduation weekend on charges of breaking into two cars.
At 2:41 a.m. May 10, Duke and Durham Police received calls about two males breaking into vehicles at 301 and 302 Oregon Street and 314 Anderson Street. A Durham officer came upon the suspects, and when they saw him, they dropped a black bag and ran. He chased them into the 314 Anderson complex where he overheard them pleading with a resident in one of the apartments to allow them to enter. Durham officers arrived and arrested both suspects for breaking into three vehicles. The suspects were Dedrick Williams, 21, and Kenny Williams, 16.
A fourth vehicle belonging to a student was broken into at 312 Anderson, believed to be connected to the aforementioned incidents.
The Associated Press reported that Ken Williams of Plainfield, Ill., the White Sox's general manager, bailed out his sons before they were booked into Durham County jail. Williams was in town for the graduation of his daughter, Temeka, on Sunday.
Student busted by police impersonators
A student in House AA reported that he had two encounters in his room with men who claimed to be undercover vice police officers. The incidents took place between April 26 and April 29. He said they told him that they were aware he dealt drugs and demanded drugs, money and the names of other students who dealt drugs. He gave them $3,000 and drugs. The men threatened to take him to jail if he was caught again and left. They returned April 29, forced him into his room and would not let him leave until he gave up more money, drugs or names of other drug dealers. They took $500 from him and searched his room for drugs and money.
Police officers do not perform their duties in this manner, Maj. Robert Dean of the Duke University Police Department said. "Normally, any law enforcement officer who wishes to investigate a student will contact Duke Police for assistance," he said.
The first suspect is described as a black male, 25 to 30 years old, 5'8", 190 pounds, with very short hair, tattoos on both arms - one on the forearm with the word "pain" - and a huge scar running vertically down his face.
The second suspect is described as a black male, 20 years old, 6'3'', with a baby face, medium-dark complexion, average to medium build and diamond earrings.
The third suspect is described as a black male, 20 years old, dark complexion, Afro hairstyle about one to two inches in length, wearing a striped shirt and resembling basketball player Michael Finley.
Car vandalized
A student reported that between 1 p.m. May 2 and 11:45 a.m. May 3, while her vehicle was parked in the Blue Zone, someone scratched the words "AC=Slut" into the driver's side door. The word "Whore" was scratched into the rear left door. Scratches were also left on the hood as well as left front and rear quarter panels. Damage was estimated at $2,000.
Defecation reported
A student reported that between 3 and 9 a.m. April 23, someone entered her unsecured room in Wannamaker I dormitory while she and her roommate were asleep, and defecated on her chair and carpet.
Fight escalates among employees
At 6:57 p.m. May 10, Duke officers responded to a report of an employee altercation in progress at the East Union Building. Upon arrival, it was learned that dining services employees were having a May celebration behind the East Union, and were engaged in a water fight. This resulted in a female employee reporting that after a disagreement about the water, a male employee picked her up and threw her against the metal rolling door at the loading dock.
She was able to obtain a warrant for assault on a female for Dwight R. Parham, DOB June 2, 1967. According to Parham, he had repeatedly told the victim to stop throwing water on his wife. He said he attempted to take the hose away from the victim and that a struggle ensued until another employee intervened. He said he did not hit or push the victim, and that the struggle was over the hose only. He was given a June 10 court date. None of those involved could be reached for comment.
Crime briefs are compiled from Duke University Police Department reports. Anyone with knowledge about those responsible for these or other crimes at the University can contact Lt. Davis Trimmer at 684-4713 or Durham CrimeStoppers at 683-1200.
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