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Have You Seen Him? Newark Police Search for Suspect in Fraud Investigation

February 5, 2025February 5, 2025 - by Zainuddin Harinder

NEWARK, DE — Authorities are requesting assistance from the public in locating a suspect accused of involvement in a February 8, 2024 incident, described as Theft by False Promise.

Crime & Safety / Regional

Man Wanted in Hotel Shooting Captured After Years on the Run

February 1, 2025February 1, 2025 - by Zainuddin Harinder

NEWARK, DE — Newark Police have arrested a Wilmington man in connection with an ongoing investigation into a 2021 shooting at a Newark hotel.

Crime & Safety / Regional

Stolen Gun, Drugs, and a Chase: Two Men Arrested in Newark Bust

January 22, 2025January 22, 2025 - by Zainuddin Harinder

NEWARK, DE — A 23-year-old Wilmington man, Savion Whyte-Douglas, and a 23-year-old Newark man, Dontaye Lewis, were arrested on January 10, 2025, after police apprehended them in connection with various …

Crime & Safety / Regional

Stolen Vehicle Smashes Into Newark Church, Police Launch Investigation

January 14, 2025January 14, 2025 - by Zainuddin Harinder

NEWARK, DE — Newark Police are investigating an early morning crash in which a stolen vehicle struck St. John AM Church at the intersection of New London Road and Hillside Road.

Crime & Safety / Regional

Traffic Stop Twist! Lincoln Man Allegedly Found with Unlicensed Firearm

January 4, 2025January 4, 2025 - by Zainuddin Harinder

NEWARK, DE — A 23-year-old man from Lincoln, Delaware, was arrested on December 27, 2024, following a traffic stop in Newark, during which police reportedly discovered an unlicensed firearm.