| 7/2/2009 |
Three Men Charged with Trafficking in Cocaine
Three men were arrested by the New Castle County Mobile Enforcement Team (MET), after an officer observed the front passenger not wearing his seatbelt. Cocaine, along with money, was seized after a search of the vehicle.
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| 7/2/2009 |
Shots Fired, Suspects Identified and at Large
New Castle County Detectives have arrest warrants on file for two men who pointed a handgun and fired multiple gunshots at a 22 year old Newark man yesterday evening.
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| 7/1/2009 |
Victim, 26, Shot During Attempted Robbery
New Castle County Detectives are currently investigating a reported attempted robbery, “pistol whipping” and subsequent shooting that occurred late last evening in the Maple Hill Townhouses.
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| 6/29/2009 |
Detectives Release Surveillance Photographs of Robbery Suspects
New Castle County Detectives are continuing to investigate a home invasion and armed robbery of seven Hispanic male subjects that occurred in Brookside on May 31, 2009. Investigators have found the images of two female suspects who were with the victims just prior to the robbery and who may have been involved in the conspiracy to commit this crime with three other male suspects.
Read more here. |
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| 6/26/2009 |
Vehicle Strikes Residence
A 44 year old woman was arrested and charged with traffic, as well as criminal charges, after losing control of the vehicle she was operating in the area of Barrett Run.
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| 6/26/2009 |
Two Men Charged with Vehicle Theft
New Castle County Police have charged two men with charges related to the theft of a vehicle belonging to an elderly female.
Read more here. |
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| 6/25/2009 |
Homicide Investigation
New Castle County Detectives are currently investigating the shooting death of an 18 year old male victim who was slain early this morning in Newark.
Read more here. |
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| 6/24/2009 |
Detectives Recover Stolen Shotgun in Hoopes Reservoir, Stolen Jewelry
Two New Castle County Detectives have recovered a shotgun from the Hoopes Reservoir that had been reported stolen from a residence during a burglary this past weekend.
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| 6/23/2009 |
Suspects Arrested for Home Improvement Fraud, at least Eight Elderly Victims
One Suspect still Sought
New Castle County Police have arrested two men for stealing more than $100,000 from at least eight elderly victims in New Castle County. One of the suspects is also wanted as a fugitive in Pennsylvania for similar crimes.
Read more here. |
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| 6/22/2009 |
Woman 66, Assaulted, Robbed of Her Purse
New Castle County Police are currently investigating the robbery of an elderly female who was shoved to the ground by two assailants as they stole her purse.
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| 6/22/2009 |
Suspect Attempts to Stab Officers
New Castle County Police have arrested Darin Jimerson, a 19 year old male who resides in the unit block of Aidone Drive in the community of Buena Vista. He has been charged with multiple felony offenses after he pulled a 13 inch knife on two officers and began charging at them prior to being incapacitated by a Taser.
Read more here. |
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| 6/21/2009 |
Teen Charged with Graffiti, Resisting Arrest
New Castle County Police have arrested a 14 year old New Castle teen and charged him with graffiti and related offenses after officers found him acting suspiciously in a county parkland and later found he was in possession of graffiti instruments.
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| 6/20/2009 |
Police Locate Marijuana Grow Operation, 26 Pounds Seized
New Castle County Police have arrested a husband and wife for felony drug violations after detectives executed a search warrant at their home and found a large scale marijuana grow operation inside. Police found the operation was complete with grow lamps, egg crates, plastic plant pots, 26 pounds of marijuana and a large amount of marijuana seeds.
Read more here. |
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| 6/19/2009 |
Theft Suspect’s Identity Sought
New Castle County Police are currently investigating the theft of a credit card that was taken from an unlocked vehicle in Dartmouth Woods that occurred in May. Investigators have recovered a surveillance photograph that shows a female subject using the card to purchase a carton of cigarettes just after the theft occurred.
Read more here.
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| 6/19/2009 |
Teen Charged with Burglary, Breaks into Home, Steals Condoms
New Castle County Police have arrested a 16 year old Wilmington male who was apprehended as he fled from a burglary scene yesterday morning in Harmony Hills.
Read more here. |
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| 6/19/2009 |
Suspects Arrested after They Stole Chrome Rims and Left Car on Milk Crates
New Castle County Police have arrested two Philadelphia men for multiple criminal offenses after they stole four tires and chrome rims off of a Nissan Altima in Pike Creek. One of the suspects was apprehended by a police canine and the other was found as he attempted to hide in a trash dumpster.
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| 6/18/2009 |
Man Steals Elderly Victim’s Debit Card, Goes on $9,000 Spending Spree
New Castle County Police have arrested Lamar Evans, a 22 year old male who resides in the unit block of the Villas Drive in the Villas Apartments. He has been charged with identity theft (with the victim being over the age of 62) and felony theft after police confirmed he has stolen his elderly neighbor’s debit card from his home. He is accused of using the victim’s credit card to take a vacation at the Poconos, to purchase diamond jewelry, electronic equipment and a used car.
Read more here. |
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| 6/18/2009 |
Community Watch Reports Suspicious Vehicle,
Police Find Drugs and Handgun in Car
New Castle County Police have arrested two Wilmington adults for felony drug and weapon offenses after police responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle and found they were in possession of marijuana and a handgun during a traffic stop.
Read more here. |
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| 6/16/2009 |
Peeping Tom Exposes Himself to Female Victim
New Castle County Police are currently investigating an indecent exposure and “peeping tom” incident that occurred early this morning at the Hunters Crossing Apartments.
Read more here. |
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| 6/15/2009 |
Homicide Victim Identified
New Castle County Detectives have released the identity of the victim killed on Sunday morning in the community of Overview Gardens. He has been identified as Elwood Evans, a 28 year old male whose last known address is located in the 100 block of Halcyon Drive in New Castle.
Read more here. |
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| 6/15/2009 |
Man Pulls Gun on Motorist, Cars Collide Multiple Times in Community
New Castle County Police are currently investigating a possible road rage incident that occurred later Sunday evening in the community of Birchwood Park.
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| 6/15/2009 |
SWAT Officers Arrest Barricaded Teen
New Castle County Police have arrested Donald Scott Harris, an 18 year old male who resides in the Lancaster Court Apartments in Wilmington. SWAT officers arrested him this afternoon after he fired several gunshots during a dispute in his community and later barricaded himself inside an apartment.
Read more here. |
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| 6/14/2009 |
Homicide Investigation
New Castle County Detectives are currently investigating an early morning shooting that has led to the death of a 28 year old Wilmington man.
Read more here. |
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| 6/13/2009 |
Man, 81, Charged with Harassment,
Trying to Lure Girl into His Car
New Castle County Police have arrested James P. Ward, an 81 year old male who resides in the unit block of Miles Road in Claymont, DE. He has been charged with harassing an 11 year old girl who he attempted to lure into his car last week.
Read more here. |
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| 6/12/2009 |
Peeping Tom Enters Home, Fondles 15 Year Old Girl
New Castle County Police have arrested Soloman Royal Lane, a 29 year old male who resides in the unit block of W. Plover Circle in the community of Sparrow Run. He has been charged with trespassing with the intent to peep, burglary and unlawful sexual contact after he broke into a neighboring home (after peeping through the window and watching the female resident) and sexually assaulting the teen.
Read more here. |
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| 6/11/2009 |
Victim 82, Duped out of $4,100 for Faulty Driveway Repair
New Castle County Police are currently investigating a fraud case involving an elderly mane who was targeted by two conmen. The victim, who resides in the Jarrell Farms community, was contacted by the suspects who convinced him that his driveway needed repair. After the job was completed, the suspects originally charged the victim $4,900.
Read more here. |
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| 6/11/2009 |
Suspect Chooses Wrong Home to Burglarize
New Castle County Police have arrested Brian M. Gallagher, a 22 year old male who resides in the 1800 block of S. DuPont Highway in Dover, DE. He has been charged with burglary and related offenses after he was caught in the act of a break-in by the homeowner who was able to detain him. He tried to escape, but was unable to break free from the clutches of the 6’3”, 260+ pound resident.
Read more here. |
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| 6/11/2009 |
Male Subject Grabs Woman, Tries to Pull Her into Car
New Castle County Police are investigating an early morning attempted abduction that occurred in the community of Meeting House Hill.
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| 6/10/2009 |
Seven Teens Charged in Stolen Golf Cart Burglary
New Castle County Police have arrested six teenage males who live in the Woodcreek Community and a seventh male who resides in the nearby Village of Lindell. All seven were linked to a golf cart that was stolen in a burglary two days earlier from the Delcastle Golf Course on McKennans Church Road.
Read more here. |
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| 6/10/2009 |
Man Attempts to Lure 11 Year Old Girl into Vehicle
New Castle County Police are warning area residents in the Claymont community of an elderly male subject who attempted to lure an 11 year old girl into his car yesterday afternoon. The suspect asked the girl to go with him so she could play with his granddaughter. When the girl refused, he offered her candy and told her it was okay and that they would not tell anyone.
Read more here. |
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| 6/10/2009 |
Man Poses as Church Volunteer and Steals $1,300,
Arrested at Second Church Function
New Castle County Police have arrested John Vattilano, a 39 year old male who resides in the unit block of Millwright Drive in Newark, DE. He has been charged with felony theft after he posed as a volunteer for the St. John the Beloved Catholic Church’s annual carnival and stole cash from the ticket sale booth. Vattilano was arrested a few days later at the St. Anthony’s carnival in Wilmington while acting in a suspicious manner.
Read more here. |
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| 6/9/2009 |
Elderly Victim Falls Prey to Latest Scam
New Castle County Police are once again warning elderly residents of the latest scam involving con artists from foreign countries who prey upon our seniors.
Read more here. |
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| 6/8/2009 |
Man Fakes His Own Kidnapping, Uses Ransom Money to Purchase Drugs
New Castle County Police have arrested two men who were charged with extortion and related offenses after they faked a kidnapping and extorted cash from a family member in exchange for an alleged safe return. The two men later used the money to purchase crack cocaine.
Read more here. |
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| 6/8/2009 |
Police Execute Drug Search Warrant, Seize $10,000 in Cash, Four Cars, and Motorcycle
The New Castle County Drug Unit has executed a search warrant at a Kensington home and arrested the two residents after detectives recovered 785 grams of marijuana, a large amount of drug proceeds (cash), a handgun, a set of brass knuckles, two marijuana plants and gun ammunition.
Read more here. |
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| 6/4/2009 |
Adult Male Exposes Himself to Two Young Girls
New Castle County Police are currently investigating an indecent exposure involving a reported “neighborhood drunk” who exposed his penis to two young girls.
Read more here. |
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| 6/4/2009 |
Three Men Charged with Homicide Stemming from Home Invasion
New Castle County Detectives have completed a “round the clock” investigation into the shooting death of Adam Reed, the 27 year old male who was killed during a home invasion on Friday, May 29, 2009.
Read more here. |
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| 6/3/2009 |
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Bust, Handgun Seizure
New Castle County Police have arrested Andrew Cini, an 18 year old male who resides in the unit block of Whitehall Circle in Wilmington. He has been charged with felony drug and weapon offenses after police stopped his car for failing to use a turn signal. At the time of his arrest, police found a loaded handgun concealed within his waistband.
Read more here. |
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| 6/2/2009 |
Teen Linked to Three Burglaries
New Castle County Police have arrested Stephen Coldiron, an 18 year old male who resides in the 1400 block of Snares Way in Bear, De. He has been charged with multiple counts of burglary and related offenses after police linked him to a series of afternoon residential burglaries.
Read more here. |
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| 6/1/2009 |
Seven Men Robbed in Home Invasion
New Castle County Police are currently investigating a home invasion and armed robbery of seven innocent Hispanic men who were socializing at a Brookside home early Sunday morning. During the robbery, three armed suspects forced their way into the home and held the victims at gunpoint while they ransacked the dwelling and removed cash and other items of value.
Read more here. |
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| 6/1/2009 |
Two Charged with Breaking into Car, Caught in the Act
New Castle County Police have arrested two Chester, Pennsylvania men for breaking into at least two cars overnight in the Harbor House Apartments.
Read more here. |
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| 5/30/2009 |
Man, 27, Shot and Killed During Home Invasion
New Castle County Detectives are currently investigating a late night home invasion that has resulted in the shooting death of one male and "pistol whipping" of another.
Read more here. |
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| 5/29/2009 |
Fleeing Suspect Jumps from 2nd Story Window,
Apprehended later on Rooftop of Local Store
New Castle County Police have arrested a total of four fugitives (who were wanted for local offenses) while they were searching for a particular 17 year old male who was wanted for a residential burglary. As officers were surrounding a residence, the teen jumped from a 2nd story window in an attempt to avoid apprehension. The teen was later found hiding on the roof of the nearby Hank’s House of Liquors package store. At the time of his arrest, he had several injuries that were not necessarily from the jump. Evidently, he had attempted to rob another teen of his IPod earlier in the day in the community of Collins Park. Unfortunately, he chose the wrong kid to rob as the victim defended himself and thwarted the robbery attempt by fighting back and beating the teen in self defense.
Read more here. |
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| 5/28/2009 |
Traffic Stop Leads to Cash, Drug Seizure
New Castle County Police have arrested two Newark men for felony drug violations and seized $1,025 in suspected drug proceeds from them after they were stopped for driving a car with an expired license registration.
Read more here. |
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| 5/27/2009 |
Man Charged with Assaulting Girlfriend, Found with Loaded Handgun
New Castle County Police have arrested Edmond Dejesus, a 25 year old male who resides in the 3000 block of Court Avenue in Claymont. He has been charged with a number of criminal offenses after police found him hiding underneath his girlfriend’s bed while knowing he was wanted for assaulting her. Police later found his loaded handgun concealed in a nearby dresser drawer. Dejesus has previously been convicted of a felony and has since been prohibited from owning/possessing deadly weapons.
Read more here. |
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| 5/26/2009 |
Driver in Fatal Crash Identified
New Castle County Crash Scene Investigators have released the identity of the man killed in yesterday’s single car crash in Hockessin. The driver has been identified as Larry D. Greer, a 44 year old male whose last known address was on Pershing Court in the community of Hickory Hills.
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| 5/25/2009 |
Undocumented Resident Points Handgun at Officers, Arrested
New Castle County Police have arrested Tomas Cruz-Carrera, a 30 year old male who resides in the 700 block of Homestead Road in Wilmington. He has been charged with felony criminal offenses after he pointed a replica handgun at two police officers last evening.
Read more here. |
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| 5/25/2009 |
Man Dies in Single Car Crash
New Castle County Traffic Services Officers are currently investigating a single vehicle car crash that has claimed the life of a 44 year old Hickory Hills man.
Read more here. |
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| 5/23/2009 |
Police Canine Locates Stabbing Suspect
New Castle County Police have arrested Melissa Warren, a 29 year old female who resides in the 400 block of Sunnyside Road in Smyrna, Delaware. She has been charged with felony assault after she stabbed a New Castle man in the neck with a screwdriver late Friday.
Read more here. |
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| 5/22/2009 |
Police Seek Suicidal Missing Person
New Castle County Police are currently searching for Earle VanBlarcom, an 18 year old male who resides in the Piermont Woods community. He reportedly fled from his Newark area home this morning after making suicidal statements.
Read more here. |
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| 5/20/2009 |
Police Canine Apprehends Suspect
New Castle County Police have arrested Jonathon S. Hall, a 24 year old male who resides in the 200 block of Fendwik Avenue in Wilmington. He has been charged with multiple offenses after he assaulted his girlfriend, fled from police in his vehicle causing at least four crashes, and trying to outrun a police canine. Hall was unable to out maneuver the four-legged officer who apprehended him after a very brief chase.
Read more here. |
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| 5/18/2009 |
Assailants Target Hispanic Victims in Home Invasion Robbery
New Castle County Police are currently investigating a home invasion style robbery and a second attempted home invasion that occurred over the weekend in the Sparrow Run community.
Read more here. |
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| 5/15/2009 |
Marijuana and Cocaine Seized During Traffic Stop
New Castle County Police have arrested Khalif Freeman-Walton, 23, of the unit block of Duncan Road, Wilmington, DE, Joshua Thompson, 24, of the unit block of Dean Street in New Castle, DE, and Kendall Moon, 25, of the unit block of Lancaster Avenue, Wilmington, DE. They have been charged with felony drug offenses and traffic offenses as a result of traffic violations.
Read more here. |
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| 5/13/2009 |
Police Catch Numerous Suspects with Stolen Dirt Bikes
New Castle County Police have arrested seven suspects from Delaware and Salem, New Jersey, for receiving stolen property and conspiracy. They are currently looking for the eighth suspect, Mark Cool, who fled from detectives on an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV).
Read more here. |
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| 5/13/2009 |
Newark Teen Charged with Attempted Burglary
New Castle County Police have arrested a Newark teen with attempted burglary after a female victim called the police to report someone was removing the screen from her window.
Read more here. |
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| 5/12/2009 |
Polar Bear Found
On Saturday morning (5/9) the stolen eight-foot tall white fiberglass polar bear that was stolen from the miniature golf course of the DelCastle Driving Range was located in a parking area of Middle Run Park, Newark, Delaware. A passerby called 9-1-1 after seeing the bear in the parkland.
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| 5/12/2009 |
Deck Collapses, Several Subjects Injured
New Castle County Police, Paramedics and members of the Volunteer Fire Service have responded to a home in the 100 block of Fantasia Drive, Harmony Woods, Newark Delaware after a deck collapsed, injuring several subjects.
Read more here.
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| 5/11/2009 |
Apartment Manager Charged with Felony Theft
New Castle County Police have arrested Constance Brooks, a 41 year old female who resides in the unit block of Pennsylvania Avenue in Claymont, DE. She has been charged with felony theft after taking over $46,000 from her former employer.
Read more here. |
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| 5/8/2009 |
Police Release Composite Sketch of Carjacking Suspect
New Castle County Detectives are currently investigating a carjacking style robbery that occurred last month in the community of Sparrow Run.
Read more here. |
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| 5/7/2009 |
Men Charged with Numerous Counts of Burglaries during the Nighttime Hours
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