* Canceled* Gold Alert – Missing Newark Man – Mitchell Hollobaugh
The Gold Alert is canceled. Mitchell Hollobaugh has been located. Original Post
Author: Lt Andrew Rubin
Gold Alert – Missing Newark Man – Mitchell Hollobaugh
The Newark Police Department is attempting to locate Mitchell Hollobaugh, 37, of Newark. On January 4, 2025, the Newark Police Department was contacted by a person expressing concern for the welfare of Mitchell Hollobaugh. Hollobaugh was last known to be at a…
Lincoln Man Charged With Possessing Concealed Firearm
On December 27, 2024, at about 0103 hours, a Newark Police Officer was on patrol on Library Avenue and stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. Upon contacting the driver, the officer determined he was wanted by a court for an unrelated…
Traffic Alert – East Main Street Now Open
East Main Street is now open.
Traffic Alert – East Main Street Closed at Library Avenue (SR 72)
Due to fire department activity, East Main Street is closed between Library Avenue (SR 72) and Tyre Avenue. Use an alternate route and expect delays.
Newark Man Charged With Drug and Firearm Offenses Following Traffic Stop
On December 15, 2024, at about 0141 hours, a Newark Police Officer stopped a vehicle displaying a fictitious registration on Marrows Road. The driver, Adrian Reyes Diaz, 21, of Newark, was found to be driving under the influence of a combination of…
Newark Man Charged Following Drug Investigation
Pursuant to an ongoing investigation into drug crimes in the Newark area, the Newark Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit became aware of drug offenses occurring at a residence in the unit block of Martindale Drive. On December 3, 2024, Newark Police, with…
UPDATE – Arrest – Wilmington Man Wanted For Fleeing Police and Striking Pedestrian
On December 7, 2024, Roger Brown, 22, of Wilmington, was taken into custody by Wilmington Police when he was located in the City of Wilmington. He was formally charged with the following offenses: Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of…
UPDATE – Arrest – Motor Vehicle Crash Into a House of Worship
Following an investigation into this incident, George Shaw, 36, of Newark, was identified as a suspect. The identification was made using forensic evidence, video evidence and witness interviews. The investigation determined that Shaw had just stolen the vehicle from a car dealership…
Traffic Alert – Turkey Trot Runs Saturday
The annual Newark Turkey Trot 5K and 10K runs will occur this weekend on Saturday November 23. The races begin at 9:00 am at Handloff Park on Barksdale Road. The races will interrupt traffic on Barksdale Road, Valley Road, Church Road and…