WILMINGTON- The Wilmington Police Departmentâs Cold Case Unit is requesting assistance from the public in connection with the 2017 murder of Andrew Pennewell. On November 19, 2017, officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 1200 block of West 3rd Street around 7:23 p.m. Upon arrival, police found 25-year-old Pennewell suffering from gunshot wounds. He later died from his injuries. …
WILMINGTON- The Wilmington Police Departmentâs monthly Community Resource Fair series will continue on Thursday, May 8, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Helen Chambers Park, located in the 700 block of West 6th Street. Since its launch in 2022, the WPD Community Resource Fairs have been held every month, offering residents an opportunity to connect with police officers from various …
WILMINGTON-Â The Wilmington Police Department and Wilmington Fire Department have officially opened applications for the 2025 Youth Public Safety Academy, a free two-week summer program designed to introduce local youth to careers in public safety. Scheduled to run from Monday, June 16 through Friday, June 27, the academy will be held on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants, …
WILMINGTON â The cityâs law enforcement community is expanding, and both Mayor John Carney and Police Chief Wilfredo Campos are calling on individuals interested in a career in law enforcement to apply for the upcoming 105th Wilmington Police Academy. The application period is open from now until May 23. The Wilmington Police Department (WPD) is preparing for the arrival of …
WILMINGTON- The Wilmington Police Department is observing National Crime Victimsâ Rights Week from April 6 to 12, joining agencies nationwide in raising awareness and supporting victims of crime. In recognition of the week, WPDâs Victim Services Unit and Youth Response Unit are playing a key role in educating the community on the support available to crime victims. Through various events …
THIS STORY HAS BEEN UPDATED WILMINGTON- After nine days, 11 year old Jayvion Dennis has been found and is safe, according to Wilmington Police. Last week, the Wilmington Police Department were asking for the publicâs assistance in locating an 11-year-old boy who has been reported missing Jayvion Dennis was last seen on Saturday, March 22 in the 500 block of …
WILMINGTON â The Wilmington Police Department has announced a series of promotions within its ranks following multiple recent retirements, according to an official statement from the department. Captain Andrea Janvier has been promoted to the rank of Major and will now oversee Investigative Operations, which includes investigative and support divisions, as well as the Human Resources Division. Major Janvier was …
THIS STORY HAS BEEN UPDATED. WILMINGTONâ Police have identified the victim whose remains were discovered along Christina River earlier this month. The woman has been identified as 32-year-old Normaris ColĂłn Valles, who was reported missing from Philadelphia in November. Wilmington Police are still requesting public assistance in connection with her death. The WPD Criminal Investigations Division is assisting the Philadelphia …
WILMINGTONâ Authorities are renewing their efforts to identify a young man whose remains were discovered in a Wilmington landfill nearly five decades ago. On April 8, 1978, police were called to a landfill in the 600 block of Terminal Avenue, where they found the body of an unidentified male. Investigators believe he was between 17- 25 years old at the …
