POLICE INVESTIGATE HOME INVASION IN THE COMMUNITY OF TODD ESTATES

Detectives from the New Castle County Division of Police are investigating a home invasion in the community of Todd Estates.

(Newark, DE 19713) During the early morning hours of December 13th, 2020, at approximately 12:27 A.M., officers from the New Castle County Division of Police were dispatched to the unit block of Todd Lane in the community of Todd Estates, for a report of a Home Invasion.

Upon arrival, officers located a 48-year-old female suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

Detectives from the New Castle County Division of Police, Criminal Investigations Unit arrived at the scene and assumed the investigation.  This investigation is ongoing and in its early stages.  Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.

 Anyone with information please contact Detective Lucas at (302) 395-8110 or via email at Brian.Lucas@newcastlede.gov or by calling the New Castle County Division of Police non-emergency number at 302-573-2800.

Citizens can also text a tip anonymously simply by texting the number 847411 keyword: NCCDE.  You can also submit a tip via our website at http://www.nccpd.com. Additionally, tipsters may also call Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333 or visit us on Facebook (IM) at New Castle County Division of Police.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a violent crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of assistance, the New Castle County Division of Police Victim Services Unit is available to offer you support and resources through (302)-395-8000.

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