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The Newark Police Department is attempting to locate Elijah WOODARD, 27, of Newark, Delaware. WOODARD was last seen on November 29, 2024, at approximately 8:00 PM in the area of Terrace Dr and East Cleveland Ave. Attempts to contact or locate WOODARD…
The Newark Police Department is attempting to locate Ryan Padovani, 34, of Newark, Delaware. Padovani was last seen on November 27, 2024, at approximately 5:00 PM in Newark. Attempts to contact or locate Padovani have been unsuccessful, and Padovani’s condition is such…
On November 24, 2024, the Newark Police Department began investigating a reported shots fired and weapons offense incident that had occurred at a local hotel. The investigation by detectives assigned to the Criminal Investigations Unit revealed that a small gathering had taken…
On October 8, 2024, at approximately 4:14 P.M. the Newark Police Department was notified by staff at Newark Charter School and by New Castle County Police that they had received reports that a school bus driver had made students leave the bus…
The train issue has been resolved. The train has moved on from the area and the crossings are no longer blocked. There will be no further updates on this incident. Original Post
A freight train is currently stopped on the train tracks that run through town between Cleveland Avenue and Main Street. The crossings on North College Avenue and West Main Street are currently blocked by the stopped train. The railroad company is aware…
All westbound lanes of Ogletown Road entering Newark are open. Original Post
One lane of Ogletown Road is temporarily closed between Stafford Way and Marrows Road for a crash investigation. Please use caution when traveling in the area and seek an alternate route if possible.
In the continuing effort to provide some measure of comfort to members of our community during challenging moments, the Newark Police Department has partnered with Robin Broomall, a member of the Newark community, to help with her creation of police teddy bears…
The Newark Police Department is investigating a motor vehicle crash, during which the vehicle struck the St. John AM Church at the corner of New London Road and Hillside Road on August 9, 2024, at approximately 2:06 AM. Early investigative efforts revealed…