Because the statue was on county property, Bell would not comment on any possible charges against the protesters for the vandalism.



Shortly after 9:30 p.m., Durham Police issued a response to the protests.



"The DPD is aware that a Confederate monument was toppled at the old Durham County courthouse. Because this incident occurred on county property, where county law enforcement officials were staffed, no arrests were made by DPD officers," the department said in a statement.



Police said the Durham County Sheriff's Office is the agency that has jurisdiction over all county buildings and landmarks.