A former Durham Police officer indicted on federal drug-related charges after a three-month long investigation, turned himself in to U.S. marshals.

According to Durham Police spokeswoman Kammie Michael, Sherrod Peace, 35, was indicted on Jan. 27 on federal charges of distributing fewer than five grams of crack cocaine and possession of a firearm during a drug trafficking crime.

Peace turned himself in last Friday.

The investigation began after Chief Jose L. Lopez received a complaint in early October 2009 that Peace was involved in illegal activities.

"We take any allegation of misconduct by our employees very seriously and thoroughly investigate all complaints," said Chief Lopez.

According to Michael, Peace joined the department in 2003 and was assigned to the Uniform Patrol Bureau. He resigned on Dec. 31, 2009.