NEWARK- The City is moving forward with a range of proposed safety enhancements along Main Street aimed at improving mobility and reducing traffic conflicts for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. In collaboration with the Newark Police Department, Aetna Hose, Hook, and Ladder Company, the University of Delaware, DelDOT, and a contracted transportation consultant, the city has released a detailed outline of …
A 24-year-old University of Delaware graduate student was killed and another seriously injured after a stolen U-Haul van driven by a man crashed on East Main Street Tuesday afternoon. Police announced Wednesday afternoon that Gordon Turner, 22, of New Castle, was arrested following the incident, which began shortly before 4:30 p.m. on April 29. Officers had been searching for a …
NEWARK — A high-speed crash involving a stolen U-Haul truck left one person dead and several others injured Monday evening in downtown Newark. The incident began around 4:30 p.m. when Newark Police located a U-Haul vehicle reported as unauthorized after it was not returned on its scheduled due date of March 18. The truck, occupied by two individuals, was found …
NEWARK – The Newark Police Department, in collaboration with the Newark Police Athletic League (PAL), is set to unveil its brand-new community policing mascot in an effort to strengthen connections between local youth and law enforcement. The unveiling event is scheduled for Friday, April 4, at Downes Elementary School in the Christina School District. The mascot, which draws inspiration from …
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The Newark Police Department held a ceremony to honor the exceptional service and dedication of its officers, civilian employees, and a community member. The event, which took place at the Courtyard by Marriott Newark-University of Delaware, recognized the contributions of over 30 individuals, highlighting their hard work and commitment to the city over the past year. The highlight of the …
NEWARK – The Newark Police Department has unveiled a new Behavioral Health Unit aimed at improving the response to mental health crises within the community. Developed in collaboration with ChristianaCare and funded through the Delaware Criminal Justice Council‘s federal Connect and Protect Grant, the unit seeks to provide specialized, compassionate care to individuals in need. The innovative program was established …
Update (Friday, Aug. 30, 2024 at 9:12 a.m.): Newark Police announced the identity of the motorcyclist. 27-year-old Brian Briddle of Newark was released from Christiana Hospital and is now being held at Howard Young Correctional Institution on $362,005 cash bail. He’s charged with second degree murder and a number of traffic offenses. The day after the University of Delaware welcomed the …
There have been no arrests made yet in connection to last week’s incident at Newark High School involving an anonymous caller making threats. At approximately 1:10 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 4, the Newark Police Department Communications Center received a phone call from a subject claiming that they were outside of Newark High School, in Christina School District, and were planning …
This story has been updated with new information at 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 5. An active investigation is happening at Christina School District’s Newark High School. The Newark Police Department announced the investigation Thursday, as it is looking into threats made to the school and school staff. “There is not believed to be a threat to the public and …
The camaraderie between Delaware’s police and communities in the First State will be celebrated Tuesday, Aug. 1. For the eighth straight year, the First State will participate in National Night Out where citizens throughout the state and across the nation are asked to turn on their front porch lights and spend the evening outside with neighbors and law enforcement. The …
Click on the image below to view the PDF This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Community Meet the Learning Collab’s 3 parent representatives New 2-story Newark library to be built on same site Business Warehouse announced on 28 acres in First State Crossing Food & Dining Espresso yourself: 4 new coffee shops open in Delaware Government Bill to add retirees to …
