Author: Gregory DElia

The City of Newark is advising motorists of anticipated heavy traffic in the area of South College Avenue near the University of Delaware’s sports complex on Saturday, February 22, 2025, due to a scheduled funeral service and procession. Traffic congestion is expected to begin…

The Newark Police Department is seeking information on the whereabouts of two suspects linked to  a motor vehicle crash that occurred in the early morning hours of January 13, 2025, during which a vehicle struck the St. John AM Church located at the corner…

On February 8, 2025, at about 0048 hours, members of the Newark Police Department were conducting proactive enforcement and conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that had committed multiple traffic violations.   During the stop, driver, Sean Dotson, 21, of New Jersey was found…

On February 6, 2025, at approximately 2:00 a.m., a Newark Police Officer observed a gray Kia Forte fail to stop at a stop sign at Hillside Road and Sypherd Drive. As the officer pulled behind the vehicle, they confirmed that the Delaware registration affixed to the Kia Forte was reported stolen out of Wilmington.

The officer relayed the information to the patrol shift, and additional officers responded to assist. As officers attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver refused to comply and fled at a high rate of speed, committing multiple traffic violations.

During the pursuit, an officer successfully deployed Stop Sticks, which safely deflated the vehicle’s tires. The vehicle then pulled into an apartment complex on Wyoming Road, where officers found it abandoned. The suspects had fled on foot.

Officers conducted a search of the complex and located two suspects hiding in a bush, and they were arrested. The other two suspects surrendered to officers without incident. All four defendants were determined to be juvenile males and were transported to Newark Police Headquarters for processing.

Each defendant was charged with the following offenses:

• Receiving Stolen Property Over $1,500
• Conspiracy 2nd Degree
• Disregarding a Police Officer’s Signal
• No Valid License
• Aggressive Driving
• Unreasonable Speed
• Failure to Stop at a Red Light
• Failure to Stop at a Stop Sign (x2)

Following arraignment at JP Court #11, the defendants received the following bail conditions:

• Defendant 1 (15-year-old male of Wilmington): $3,100 Unsecured Bail, No Contact Order with co-defendants. Released to parents.
• Defendant 2 (14-year-old male of Wilmington): $3,100 Unsecured Bail, No Contact Order with co-defendants. Released to parents.
• Defendant 3 (14-year-old male of Wilmington): $3,100 Unsecured Bail, No Contact Order with co-defendants. Released to parents.
• Defendant 4 (16-year-old male of Wilmington): $3,100 Secured Bail, No Contact Order with co-defendants. Transported to New Castle County Detention Center.

As we celebrate Black History Month, we take this time to reflect on the history and legacy of the Newark Police Department. This year, we’re showcasing an important and mysterious chapter of our story: the legacy of Newark’s first Black police officer, William Thompson….

The Newark Police Department is investigating a Theft by False Promise incident from February 8, 2024, that occurred on the 300 block of East Main Street.   During this incident the suspect received payment for paint work at a business with an agreement to complete…

Newark Police Detectives have been investigating a shooting at a Newark hotel that occurred in 2021.  Detectives identified Abian Plenty, 25, of Wilmington as a person who was present during this shooting.  A warrant for Plenty was obtained charging him with one count of…

On January 10, 2025, at about 1520 hours, members of the Newark Police Department and New Castle County Police Mobile Enforcement Team attempted to apprehend a wanted person.   Officers observed Savion Whyte-Douglas, 23 of Wilmington, who was a passenger in a vehicle, and was…

The Newark Police Department is actively investigating a motor vehicle crash that occurred in the early morning hours of January 13, 2025, during which a vehicle struck the St. John AM Church located at the corner of New London Road and Hillside Road. At…

New London Rd and  East Cleveland Ave is now open.

Due to a crash, New London Rd is closed in the area of East Cleveland Ave.  Use an alternate route and expect delays.