WILMINGTON — Ten new police officers were officially sworn into the Wilmington Police Department on Friday, graduating as the latest class from the 104th Wilmington Police Academy. The graduation ceremony, held at the JPMorgan Chase Building, drew family, friends, and supporters to celebrate the achievements of the recruits. The new officers — Austyn Adcock, Christian Connor, Amanda Grieco, Dielle Holloman, …
The Delaware State Police announced the promotion of Captain J. Andrew Lloyd to the rank of Major, which went into effect on June 27, 2025. Major Lloyd now serves as the New Castle County Operations Officer, bringing over two decades of law enforcement experience to his new leadership role. “This will continue to strengthen the Delaware State Police,” said …
WILMINGTON — The City Council is reviewing a resolution to accept a $63,000 grant from the State of Delaware’s SLEAF (Special Law Enforcement Assistance Fund) program to support new police equipment and community engagement efforts. A resolution discussed at the May 12 Public Safety Committee meeting would allocate $63,000 in state grant funding to the Wilmington Police Department for a …
WILMINGTON — On April 28, The Diocese of Wilmington announced Vincent P. Fiscella as the new director of its Office of Safe Environments. Fiscella, a Hockessin resident and parishioner at St. Mary of the Assumption, succeeds Brian Moore, who stepped down to pursue another opportunity. He brings a long history of law enforcement experience to the role. RELATED STORY: Pope …
A New Jersey man has been sentenced to more than two decades behind bars for the fatal shooting and robbery of a Wilmington resident. On April 9, 2025, Deontay Willingham, 35, of Bridgeton, NJ, received a 26-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to charges of second-degree murder, second-degree robbery, and two counts of possession of a firearm during the commission …
WILMINGTON — The Wilmington Partners in Care Program, a collaborative initiative between the Wilmington Police Department and ChristianaCare that pairs trained mental health clinicians with police officers for joint response and community outreach, has released its latest progress report detailing activities and impact from January 1 through March 31, 2025. Launched in March 2024, the program currently includes a …
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WILMINGTON- The Wilmington Police Department has announced the next installment of its ongoing Coffee with a Cop series, set to take place on Wednesday, April 2, at Bernie’s Espresso, located inside the Riverfront Market. Officers will be available from 9 to 11 a.m. to engage with community members over coffee. The event provides an informal setting for residents to meet …
WILMINGTON- Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with multiple counts of child sexual abuse that allegedly took place between 1994 and 1996. John Taggart, 80, a former priest, and Christopher Crisona, 57, a former teacher, are facing felony charges following an investigation into abuse allegations at St. Thomas the Apostle School and its rectory, as well …
WILMINGTON – An end-of-year crime report shows Wilmington had a 21% drop in crime in 2024, including a drop in shootings. “We are proud to share crime data for the past year, and to highlight continued reductions in major crime categories and enhancements to public safety in Wilmington,” said Wilmington Police Department Chief Wilfredo Campos in a news release. Although …
WILMINGTON – For the third straight year, the Wilmington Police Department will hold a Thanksgiving Turkey Drive to benefit city residents in need. The event will be held on Sunday, Nov. 24, from 1-4 p.m. at 300 North Walnut Street. “This annual turkey drive is a wonderful example of how our police officers work each day to help support and …
With the holiday season approaching, Delaware police want to ensure residents are careful with their packages, especially with an uptick in porch thefts. The Wall Street Journal published an article last week listing Delaware as one of eight states with a problem of iPhone package theft, but they did not respond to multiple inquiries this week about whether they plan …
