On April 4, 2024, at about 1651 hours, Newark Police responded to a single vehicle crash into a telephone pole on Capitol Trail (SR 2) near East Cleveland Avenue. Responding officers were advised that the driver of the vehicle fled from the…
In a ceremony on April 3, 2024, Chief Mark Farrall presented awards to Newark Police officers & employees, an officer from the University of Delaware Police Department and civilians for their work in 2023. Additionally, Chief Farrall formally introduced the Newark Police…
Due to a crash, southbound South Chapel Street is closed at East Cleveland Avenue. Eastbound East Cleveland Avenue is closed at North Chapel Street. Use caution in the area and expect delays.
On March 30, 2024, at about 2324 hours, a Newark Police Officer conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle on South Main Street near Beverly Road. While the police officer was seated in his vehicle attending to the traffic stop, a 2017…
The Newark Police Department is attempting to locate Matthew Lynch, 42, of Newark. On March 25, 2024, the Newark Police Department was contacted by a person expressing concern for the welfare of Matthew Lynch. Lynch was last known to be at a…
The First State Half Marathon will be held in Newark on Saturday March 23, 2024 from 7:30 am until about 12:30 pm. The race will be held in the central and western parts of Newark and will result in road closures and…
On February 27, 2024, at about 1947 hours, a City of Newark parking enforcement vehicle was parked in the unit block of East Main Street. While parked on the street, the tire was intentionally punctured by a person walking on the sidewalk.…