Newark Police to Participate in the 27th National Take Back Initiative – Saturday October 26, 2024

On Saturday October 26th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Newark Police Department and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will provide the public the opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused…

*Update—Victim Identified* State Police Investigating Fatal Hit-and-Run Bicycle Crash near Newark

Delaware State Police have identified 40-year-old Adam Roberts of New Castle, Delaware, as the man who died in a fatal hit-and-run bicycle crash on October 21, 2024, near Newark. The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this…

Drought Causing Major Problems For Delmarva Agriculture Farmers

Farmers across Delaware are facing severe challenges as a prolonged drought continues to devastate agriculture, leaving crops parched and harvests in jeopardy. With no significant rainfall in the forecast, the risk to both crops and the environment is escalating. In addition to…

State Police Investigating Fatal Hit-and-Run Bicycle Crash near Newark

Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash involving a bicyclist that occurred yesterday evening near Newark. On October 21, 2024, at approximately 5:21 p.m., a 40-year-old New Castle man was riding his bicycle westbound on the right shoulder of Pulaski…

Delaware State Police Announce the Retirement of Colonel Melissa A. Zebley

After more than 32 years of dedicated and faithful service, Colonel Melissa A. Zebley will officially retire on November 1, 2024. Throughout her distinguished career, her commitment to the citizens and visitors of Delaware, coupled with her exceptional leadership, has significantly shaped…

State Police Detectives Arrest Milton Man for Home Improvement Fraud

Delaware State Police have arrested 46-year-old Christopher Russell of Milton, Delaware for home improvement fraud following multiple investigations. Beginning in March of 2024, Troop 3 and Troop 4 Financial Crimes Detectives began investigating Christopher Russell of Great Outdoors Sunrooms and Shade Solutions…