Earlier today, Colonel Vaughn M. Bond, Jr. promoted Captain Quinton L. Watson, a 29-year veteran, to the rank of Lt. Colonel.

Lt. Colonel Quinton L. Watson began his career with the New Castle County Division of Police on October 12, 1987.  He was assigned to the Uniformed Patrol Division as an officer until his transfer to the Criminal Investigation Unit in 1992.  During the next eight (8) years, Lt. Col. Watson was assigned to the Criminal Investigation Unit as a detective in the Drug Control Squad and the Crimes against Persons Squad.  He remained in the unit after his promotion to Sergeant in 1998 where he supervised the Crimes against Persons Squad.  Lt. Col. Watson was later promoted to Lieutenant in 2000 where he commanded the Criminal Investigation Unit.

He was later assigned to the Uniformed Patrol Division where he commanded Patrol Squad C until his promotion to Captain in 2003.

Lt. Col. Watson has commanded the Crime Analysis Unit, Professional Development Unit, Criminal Investigation Unit, Crisis Negotiation Team, Special Operations Section and the Professional Standards Unit.

A promotional ceremony will be held at a later date.

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New Castle County Police have arrested a 13-year-old boy for the April 16 shooting of a 15-year-old boy in the community of Edgemoor.

(Wilmington, Del. – 19809) Detectives with the Major Crimes Squad have arrested a 13-year-old Edgemoor resident for the shooting of a 15-year-old.  Through the investigation, detectives obtained an arrest warrant for the 13-year-old on April 19 and contacted his family.  The 13-year-old turned himself in to police yesterday (April 20).

The 15-year-old victim has been released from the hospital.

“I am deeply disturbed by all incidents of gun violence,” said Colonel Vaughn Bond Jr, chief of police. “However, this particular incident is especially concerning since the defendant is a 13 year old child. I hope this will serve as a wakeup call to all adults that we have a responsibility to do more to reach and teach our children.  They have to learn that any violence, especially gun violence, is not an acceptable solution to conflict.”

The 13-year-old was charged with first-degree assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, possession of a handgun by a juvenile and two counts of first-degree reckless endangering.  He was arraigned and committed to the New Castle County Detention Center after failing to post $35,000 secured bail.

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Officers responded to multiple thefts from motor vehicles in the communities of Dartmouth Woods, Brandon, Channin and Brandywood.

Officers learned all of the vehicles were left unsecured during the overnight hours and unknown suspect(s) entered the vehicles removing miscellaneous items.

A victim did report a burglary to the garage of their home in the 2500 block of Dartmouth Woods during the same time frame.

Residents are reminded to “PARK SMART” by locking car doors, removing valuables and keys.

If you have any information, please contact New Castle County Police at (302) 573-2800. Citizens can also submit a tip via our website at http://www.nccpd.com. Tipsters may also call Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333 or visit us on Facebook at New Castle County Police Department. Citizens who currently have the smartphone application are encouraged to use the “submit tip” tab to submit tips. Select a topic by using the “drop down” and complete the tip by “clicking” submit. The New Castle County Police Smartphone Application is free to download and available for all iPhone and Android smartphones.

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