| 7/2/2008 |
Shooting Investigation
New Castle County Detectives are currently investigating an early morning shooting that has left a 31 year old male hospitalized with a gunshot wound to the torso.
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| 7/2/2008 |
Mother Charged with Felony Assault, Endangering the Welfare of Two Children
New Castle County Police have arrested Hazel McCaslin, a 29 year old female who resides in the unit block of Raven Turn in the community of Sparrow Run. She has been charged with striking her four year old son about the face with a “fly swatter” and later leaving him and his seven month old son home alone while she went out to get food for herself around midnight.
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| 7/1/2008 |
Shooting Investigation
New Castle County Detectives have identified the suspect responsible for shooting a 37 year old New Castle man multiple times last Tuesday.
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| 6/29/2008 |
Suspect Wanted for Stabbing, Weapon Offense
New Castle County Police have arrest warrants on file for Oscar Cerezo, a 29 year old male who resides in the unit block of Tulip Lane in the William Penn Village Apartments.
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| 6/28/2008 |
Shooting Investigation, Suspect Sought
New Castle County Police are presently searching for a 19 year old male who shot another man this afternoon in the community of Sparrow Run.
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| 6/27/2008 |
Police Discover “Gaboon Viper” inside an Apartment during Domestic Dispute
New Castle County Police have arrested Anthony Conway, a 23 year old male who resides in the unit block of Peachtree Road in the Fieldcrest Apartments. He has been charged with offensive touching and menacing his girlfriend during a domestic dispute. While investigating the disturbance, police located several glass tanks which were housing snakes. One of the snakes was identified as a “Gaboon Viper” one of the 10 deadliest snakes in the world.
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| 6/26/2008 |
Police Seek Robbery Suspect
New Castle County Police have arrest warrants on file for Wayne “Disco” Thomas, a 38 year old male whose last known address was in the 300 block of E. Hazeldale Avenue in Minquadale. He is wanted for punching a woman about the face and stealing her purse early this morning in New Castle.
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| 6/24/2008 |
Shooting Investigation
New Castle County Detectives are currently investigating an early morning shooting that has left a 37 year old hospitalized with multiple gunshot wounds to the torso.
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| 6/24/2008 |
Police Canine Passes Away Peacefully
New Castle County Police Canine “Haito” passed away peacefully today with his handler and his family by his side. He spent his final hours this morning playing “ball” with his partner and several other police canine officers from a number of surrounding police agencies.
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| 6/24/2008 |
Officer and Motorist Suffer Minor Injuries in Early Morning Collision
A New Castle County Police Officer and a motorist each suffered minor injuries this morning after the officer’s vehicle collided with the second car on Route 1 just north of Smyrna.
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| 6/23/2008 |
Hate Crimes Reported in Colton Meadow Community
New Castle County Police are presently investigating a series of three graffiti cases involving victims whose properties were damaged by subjects spray painting racial slurs.
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| 6/23/2008 |
Suspect Attempts to Remove Officer’s Gun, Arrested for Drugs, Weapons Offenses
New Castle County Police have arrested Terrance M. Jackson, a 19 year old male who resides in the unit block of Seminole Avenue in Claymont, DE. He has been charged with multiple drug and weapon offenses after he fought with an officer and attempted to remove his weapon from his holster. Jackson was later found to be in possession of over 10 grams of crack cocaine, marijuana and a loaded .32 caliber revolver.
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| 6/21/2008 |
“Uncle Al” Charged with Rape, 9 and 10 Year Old Female Victims
New Castle County Police have arrested Alva Calhoun, a 65 year old male who resides in the unit block of Chippendale Circle in the community of Brookside Park. He has been charged with rape and related offenses after sexually assaulting two young girls while they were staying with him (their neighbor) who the girls knew as Uncle Al.
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| 6/20/2008 |
Soccer Player Sought for Biting Sports Official
New Castle County Police have an arrest warrant on file for Rannord A. Jones, a 28 year old male who resides in the unit block of Freedom Trail in New Castle. He is wanted for felony assault after he intentionally bit a sports official who had given him a “red card” for unsportsmanlike conduct.
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| 6/18/2008 |
Two Suspects Charged with Stealing Storm Grates, Recycling Employee to be Arrested
New Castle County Police have arrested two men for operating a stolen car and later linked them to 15 -20 stolen storm grates that had been taken from several area communities.
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| 6/17/2008 |
Burglary Suspect Sought
New Castle County Police presently have arrest warrants on file for John Hinkle, an 18 year old male who resides in the 200 block of Courtney Drive in Elkton, MD. He has been linked to at least four residential burglaries that have occurred in Brookside and Bear communities.
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| 6/17/2008 |
Mother and Father Charged with Endangering Children, Home Condemned
New Castle County Police have arrested a Claymont couple and charged them with endangering their three children after police found the home living conditions deplorable and unsanitary.
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| 6/16/2008 |
Brother and Sister Charged with Burglary
New Castle County Police have arrested Kele (20) and Melissa Barry (23) who both reside in the unit block of Augusta Drive in Newark, DE. They have each been charged with burglary and drug related offenses after they were linked to a Sunday morning burglary and later taunted the officer to “get a search warrant.”
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| 6/16/2008 |
Drowning Victim Identified
New Castle County Police continue to investigate the drowning death of a 7 year old Wilmington male who was visiting a birthday party and outdoor barbeque Sunday afternoon. The child has been identified as Damon Emory.
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| 6/15/2008 |
7 Year old Child Drowns in Privately Owned Pool
New Castle County Police are presently investigating the drowning death of a 7 year old Wilmington male who was visiting a birthday party and outdoor barbeque.
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| 6/15/2008 |
Suspect Arrested While Pushing Stolen Lawn Equipment Back to Motel
New Castle County Police have arrested Kurt Learn, a 45 year old male who resides in the Glen Motel located in the 1100 block of N. Pulaski Highway. He was taken into custody after police found him pushing a stolen lawn mover, power washer and hand tools while walking on Pigeon Run Road early this morning.
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| 6/13/2008 |
Administrative Search Leads to Drug Bust
The New Castle County Safe Streets Team has arrested Johnnie Dubose Jr., a 25 year old male who resides in the unit block of Mary Ella Drive in Wilmington. He has been charged with felony drug violations and unlawfully dealing with a child after probation officers found 51 bags of crack cocaine and a four year old child inside his home.
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| 6/12/2008 |
Two Suspects Arrested for Home Invasion, Robbery
New Castle County Police have arrested two men and are seeking others who were responsible for a daytime home invasion that occurred two days prior in the Lancashire Apartments.
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| 6/12/2008 |
Administrative Search Leads to Drug Bust
The New Castle County Safe Streets Team has arrested Sharee Williams, a 28 year old female who resides in the unit block of Baylis Street in the community of Hampton Green. She has been charged with felony drug offenses after Safe Streets officers found 123 grams of marijuana inside her home during an administrative search.
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| 6/12/2008 |
Man Charged with 23 Counts of Rape, Victim 6 Years Old
New Castle County Police have arrested Franklin Mullins, a 28 year old male who resides in the Mount Pleasant Trailer Court in Middletown. He has been charged with raping a six year old female four years ago while he temporarily stayed with her parents in 2001.
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| 6/12/2008 |
Mom Arrested, Charged with Shooting 13 Year Old Son
New Castle County Police have arrested Desiree Hogan, a 38 year old female who resides in the unit block of Grosbeak Lane in Newark. She is accused of shooting her 13 year old son with a handgun this evening.
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| 6/11/2008 |
Daytime Home Invasion, Armed Robbery
New Castle County Police are presently investigating an armed home invasion style robbery that occurred yesterday afternoon.
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| 6/10/2008 |
Ice Cream Truck Driver Robbed, One Arrested, Others Sought
New Castle County Police have arrested Calvin Harper, a 20 year old male who resides in the unit block of Oakmont Drive in the community of Oakmont. He has been charged with robbery and related offenses after he and several other male subjects held up an ice cream truck driver and stole proceeds from ice cream sales.
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| 6/10/2008 |
New Castle County Police Host Training with
The National Police Canine Association
The New Castle County Police Department is hosting a regional training opportunity for police canines and handlers over the next four days. The training, provided by the National Police Canine Association, offers nationally accepted certifications throughout the year, across the United States. This afternoon, 26 canines and handlers will “embark” on field training at the Delaware Technical and Community College in Stanton, Delaware. Officials will be available for media comments at the training today.
Read more here.
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| 6/9/2008 |
Alleged Drunken Driver Strikes Car in Police Parking Lot
New Castle County Police have arrested Emanuel Chambers, a 61 year old male who resides in the Wellington Arms Apartments in Newark. He has been charged with DUI and weapon related offenses after he struck a parked car in the parking lot of the New Castle County Public Safety Building and was later found to be in possession of a handgun.
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| 6/9/2008 |
Fugitive Arrested, Wanted for Nearly Striking Two Officers with Car
New Castle County Police have arrested Rafael Diodonet, a 41 year old male who resides in the unit block of Stephanie Drive in Bear, DE. He was wanted for recklessly driving away from two officers and nearly striking both with his car. He is also a fugitive who is wanted by the New York City Police Department.
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| 6/9/2008 |
Suspicious Vehicle Stop Leads to Drug Bust
New Castle County Police have arrested Paul A. Norris, a 47 year old male who resides in the 200 block of N. Patrice Road in Newark, DE. He has been charged with felony drug violations after an officer stopped his vehicle parked in an industrial complex in front of a closed business and later recovered drugs.
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| 6/7/2008 |
Drunken Cyclist Pulls Gun on Man, Crashes into Police Cruiser
New Castle County Police have arrested Arismendy Crime-Hughes, a 24 year old male who resides in the 300 block of N. Franklin Street in the City of Wilmington. He has been charged with multiple weapon offenses after he pointed a gun at another man in the Knollwood community and later attempted to flee from police.
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| 6/6/2008 |
Bandit Catches True Bandits, Seizes $8,000 in Drug Proceeds
Police Canine “Bandit,” a 5 year old German Shepherd, has had a successful crime fighting month of May having seized $8,000 in drug proceeds, apprehended two armed robbery suspects, a fugitive car thief, and recovered stolen property from a burglary that had not yet been reported.
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| 6/6/2008 |
New Castle County Police Officials Seek Public Comment
The New Castle County Police Department is seeking public comments on the department’s application for grant funding under the Fiscal Year 2008 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program.
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| 6/6/2008 |
Police Investigate Reported Attempted Abduction
New Castle County Police are presently investigating a report of an attempted abduction of a 15 year old girl who was walking home from the school bus stop this afternoon.
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| 6/5/2008 |
Man Charged with Stealing Copper Downspout from Westover Hills
New Castle County Police have arrested Francis DelCampo, a 51 year old male who resides in the 100 block of Matthew Avenue in the community of Elmhurst. He has been charged with felony theft and related offenses after he stole a copper downspout from a home during the daylight hours and then nearly striking the homeowner with his car as he fled the residence.
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| 6/4/2008 |
Kitten Takes Ride in Police Cruiser, “Detained” After Biting Mechanic
A stray kitten was uninjured this morning after taking a ride in the wheel well of a New Castle County Police Cruiser.
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| 6/4/2008 |
Teen Found with Loaded Handgun
New Castle County Police have arrested Ryan Trice, a 16 year old male who resides in the 1800 block of N. Tatnall Street in the City of Wilmington. He has been charged with felony weapons offenses after he was found to be in possession of a loaded .32 caliber handgun during a suspicious vehicle investigation.
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| 6/3/2008 |
Teen Partially Ejected from Car in Crash
New Castle County Police are investigating a single car crash that has left a 17 year old girl seriously injured after she was partially ejected when the vehicle overturned.
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| 6/2/2008 |
Three Victims Shot, One Deceased in Newark Apartments
New Castle County Police are presently investigating a triple shooting that has left one man dead and two others wounded.
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| 6/2/2008 |
Contractor Wanted for Home Improvement Fraud, Seven Victims
New Castle County Police have arrest warrants on file for Carlton Carroll, a 40 year old male who resides in the 100 block of Saint Louis Drivein Elkton, MD. He is currently wanted for seven counts of home improvement fraud.
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| 6/2/2008 |
Update on Triple Shooting, Homicide
New Castle County Detectives presently have a 21 year old Newark man in custody for three triple shooting, but have not officially charged him with a crime as of 11:15 this morning.
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| 5/29/2008 |
Fugitive from New York City Wanted for Nearly Striking Two Officers with Car
New Castle County Police presently have arrest warrants on file for Rafael Diodonet, a 41 year old male who resides in the unit block of Stephanie Drive in Bear, DE. He is wanted for recklessly driving away from two officers and nearly striking both with his car.
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| 5/29/2008 |
Teen Injured By Hit and Run Driver
New Castle County Police are presently investigating a hit and run crash involving a 15 year old pedestrian who was struck by a car whose operator momentarily stopped, looked out at the victim and then drove off.
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| 5/28/2008 |
18th Citizens Police Academy Graduation
This evening at 6:00 p.m., 26 students will graduate from the 18th Citizens Police Academy during a ceremony at the New Castle County Public Safety Building.
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| 5/28/2008 |
Former Belvedere Fire Chief, Girlfriend Arrested for $18,883.75 Internal Theft
New Castle County Police have arrested Priest D. Aiken, a 36 year old male who resides in the unit block of Glisten Court in Newark, DE. He and his girlfriend, Deeanna J. Custis (age 29, of the same address and an EMS Captain) have been charged with embezzling funds from the Belvedere Fire Company EMS account.
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| 5/20/2008 |
Murder Suspect Arrested in Philadelphia
A second suspect has been arrested for the slaying of Kevin Rafferty who was shot to death on Saturday, July 22, 2006. The suspect, Kevin Jerome Robinson, was arrested Monday afternoon by members of the U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force and the Philadelphia Police Department.
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| 5/20/2008 |
Mother Charged with Assaulting Daughters, ages 7 and 9
New Castle County Police have arrested Theresa T. Jenkins, a 27 year old female who resides in the unit block of Kimberton Drive in the Kimberton Apartments.
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| 5/19/2008 |
Officer Saves Elderly Woman’s Life, Uses Automated External Defibrillator
New Castle County Police Officer Gregory Meyer has been credited with saving the life of a 70 year old woman who was found in cardiac arrest inside her home.
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| 5/18/2008 |
Murder Suspect Arrested in Gloucester Township, New Jersey
New Castle County Police, with the assistance of the Gloucester Township Police Department, have arrested Ricky Lamar Wiley (30) and charged him with murder in the first degree.
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| 5/17/2008 |
Murder Suspect Arrested
New Castle County Police have arrested Victor "Bruce" Landy, a 26 year old male who resides in the 1600 block of W. 6th Street in the City of Wilmington. He has been charged with murder in the first degree and possession of a deadly weapon during the commission of a felony after he fatally stabbed a male victim during a verbal altercation in the Hampton Walk Apartments.
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| 5/16/2008 |
Victim Suffers Fatal Stab Wound
(New Castle, DE) New Castle County Detectives are presently investigating a homicide that occurred this evening in the Hampton Walk Apartments. At 9:18 p.m., County Police and Paramedics responded to the intersection of Carvel Avenue and New Jersey Avenue for a report of a male subject who had been stabbed.
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| 5/16/2008 |
Pedestrian Stop Leads to Drug Bust
New Castle County Police have arrested Sandy Golden, a 20 year old male who resides in the 900 block of Lexington Road in Newark. He has been charged with felony drug offenses after he and his friend were stopped by police for walking on the roadway without a light and later found to have 31 individual packages of crack cocaine on his possession.
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| 5/16/2008 |
Police Address Quality of Life Issues in the Lancaster Court Apartments
On Thursday (5/15), a team of officers from patrol, the community services unit, and the mobile enforcement unit conducted a joint operation in the Lancaster Court Apartments. The premise of the venture was to target quality of life issues and traffic violations in the complex.
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| 5/15/2008 |
Car Crashes While Attempting to Flee From Police
New Castle County Police have arrested Dewane Stevenson, a 25 year old male who resides in the 2200 block of Carter Street in Wilmington. He has been charged with felony traffic related offenses and resisting arrest after he crashed his grandmother’s Oldsmobile while attempting to flee from police.
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| 5/14/2008 |
Police Warn of Public of Rash of Residential Burglaries
68% of Homes, Sheds, and Garages Left Unsecured
During the week of May 5th through May 11th, the New Castle County Police Department investigated 28 residential burglaries throughout the county. Investigators have found that 19 of the break-ins occurred at homes and sheds that were left unsecured or completely open. Over the years, the police department has pleaded with residents to lock your homes, cars, shed and any other locations where valuables are kept. Once again, we would like to remind the public of the importance of securing your valuables.
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| 5/14/2008 |
Cyclist Killed in Car Crash
The New Castle County and Elsmere Police Departments are conducting a joint investigation into the fatal crash that claimed the life of a 59 year old Elsmere man.
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| 5/13/2008 |
Ten Foot Tall Giraffe Statue Stolen, Other Inanimate Objects Missing
During the past ten days, the New Castle County Police has investigated thefts of at least three statues that have been stolen from homes in New Castle and Newark and a business in Pike Creek. The most recent theft investigation involved the larceny of a 10 foot tall giraffe stolen from the Delcastle Miniature Golf Course on Millcreek Road.
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| 5/12/2008 |
Estranged Boyfriend Wanted for Early Morning Burglary, Terroristic Threatening
New Castle County Police have arrest warrants on file for Matthew Zambanini, a 28 year old male who resides in the 600 block of Loveville Road in Hockessin, DE. He is wanted for b |
