New Castle
CRIME & SAFETY
Teen shot in New Castle, suspect at large
Delaware State Police are currently looking for suspects from a shooting late last night in New Castle, Delaware. At around 11 p.m. on July 20, troopers responded to a report of a shooting in the 3100 block of New Castle Avenue. Two teenage boys, 17 and 18, were riding their...
7-month investigation into suspected drug operation leads to Middletown man's arrest
A Middletown man is behind bars following a seven-month drug investigation. State Police said Friday a Middletown residence and a New Castle business property associated with 41-year-old Ziare Miller were searched Thursday. Miller was taken into custody without incident. The search, according to police, turned up a fentanyl-heroin-xylazine mix that...
New Castle County Man Charged with Solicitation of Minor in Millsboro
MILLSBORO, DE– The Millsboro Police Department arrested a New Castle County man for alleged solicitation of a minor Saturday. Millsboro Police requested the public’s help to locate David Dellorse on July 18 in order to serve two active warrants. Officials say Dellorse is believed to be homeless in...
University of Delaware Student Latest Victim in Sextortion Surge
NEWARK, Del. — A disturbing trend has spread to the University of Delaware, leaving a student victimized by a crime that authorities warn is spreading rapidly across college campuses. Known as “sextortion,” the criminal offense involves individuals threatening to release explicit photos of victims unless they pay a ransom. Earlier this week, the university sent a crime alert urging caution and vigilance about the sextortion at UD.
Delaware Woman Sentenced to Five Years for Series of Thefts and Robberies Across Wilmington Retail Chains
In Wilmington, a woman's year-long theft spree has culminated in a five-year prison sentence, delivering a conclusion to her string of shoplifting and robbery offenses. Jasmine Williams, 36, was sentenced in New Castle County Superior Court after pleading guilty to multiple charges, including Robbery First Degree, Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony, Robbery Second Degree, and two counts of Shoplifting under $1,500, the Delaware Department of Justice announced.
Wilmington Man Arrested After Traffic Stop in Dewey Beach
A traffic stop by Dewey Beach Police Friday night led to the arrest of a Wilmington man on a variety of charges. Police detected the odor of burnt marijuana coming from inside the vehicle and the driver handed police a New York driver’s license belonging to another person. The driver was later identified as 36 year old Ramone Shy of Wilmington. Shy attempted to run off on foot, but was arrested after a brief foot race. A search of the vehicle turned up black gloves, a flashlight, wire cutters, glass window punch and a flat-head screwdriver – which are commonly used for burglary. Shy is charged with the following offenses:
Cecil County Sheriff's Office sergeant facing theft charges
ELKTON — A Cecil County Sheriff’s Office sergeant is facing criminal charges for allegedly failing to report to work without proper leave on several days over a one-and-a-half-year period and for “numerous incidents of unauthorized overtime hours,” translating to an overall theft of nearly $10,000, the agency reported Thursday. CCSO officials identified the suspect as 41-year-old Brian Soler, who has been employed by the Cecil County Sheriff’s Office for 16 years and holds the rank of sergeant. After the Cecil County State’s Attorney’s Office filed...
Kennett Square Man Sought on Assault and Robbery Allegations
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Cesar Sanchez, 33, is currently being sought by police after being charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, robbery, and other related offenses stemming from an incident on June 9, 2024. According to the Kennett Square Police Department, officers were dispatched around 12:30 PM that day to respond to an EMS call and found Sanchez bleeding from a cut on his arm. The injury was sustained approximately an hour earlier, but Sanchez did not provide details.
Radnor police reports: Arrest warrant issued for “armed and dangerous” man
RADNOR — Radnor police have issued an arrest warrant for a Wilmington, Delaware, man police described as armed and dangerous. Police have identified the suspect as 25-year-old Shawn Davis. According to police, Davis was stopped on Monday for various traffic violations. Police reported that while officers spoke to Davis,...
Woman Trapped Under Overturned Vessel In The Delaware River Saturday
Middletown, DE — On Saturday, July 20, 2024, at approximately 11:45 AM, a 67-year-old woman was rescued after being trapped under an overturned boat in the Delaware River near Augustine Beach. The incident occurred off of Fishers Wharf Road. The woman, who was trapped in an air pocket under...
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