Detectives from the New Castle County Division of Police are requesting assistance in the investigation of a shooting in the community of Wilton.

(New Castle, DE 19720) Yesterday (December 11th, 2020) at approximately 11:18 P.M., officers from the New Castle County Division of Police were dispatched to the area of Wilton Boulevard and Stonebridge Boulevard for a report of a shooting.  Simultaneously, there were additional calls for a shooting at the Walmart located at 117 Wilton Boulevard.

Upon arrival, the responding officers discovered a  20-year-old female victim suffering from a gunshot wound in the area of the Walmart. The victim was then transported to an area hospital by Emergency Medical Services where she was treated and released.

The officers determined that 14 vehicles and 3 houses had been struck by gunfire.

Detectives from the New Castle County Division of Police; Criminal Investigation Unit arrived at the scene and assumed the investigation.

The New Castle County Division of Police Criminal Investigation Unit is asking anyone with video surveillance within that time frame or information regarding this incident to please contact Detective  Michael McNasby at (302) 395-8110 or Michael.McNasby@newcastlede.gov.

Citizens can also submit a tip via our website at http://www.nccpd.com.,or (IM) on the New Castle County Division of Police Facebook page. Citizens can also submit a tip anonymously by text. Send a text to 847411 with NCCDE in the text field and your tip.

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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The New Castle County Division of Police is currently conducting a Homicide Investigation in the community of Rosegate.

(New Castle, DE 19720) Earlier today, (December 10, 2020) at approximately 2:00 P.M., officers from the New Castle County Division of Police responded to the area of Rose Lane in the community of Rosegate for a report of shots fired.  Upon arrival, Officers were informed that two gunshot victims had been transported to an area hospital. The officers ascertained that the shooting occurred in the 100 block of Rose Lane. Officers later learned that one of the victims had succumbed to his wounds, and the other victim is in critical condition.

Detectives from the New Castle County Division of Police Criminal Investigations Unit, Homicide Squad arrived at the scene and assumed the investigation.

Anyone with information and/or video pertaining to this investigation is asked to contact Det. DiNardo at 302-395-8110 or by e-mail at David.DiNardo@newcastlede.gov or by calling the New Castle County Division of Police non-emergency number at 302-573-2800 or via messenger on Facebook.

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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 (Wilmington, DE 19805) On Saturday (Nov 21), patrol officers from the New Castle County Division of Police were dispatched to the Jalisco Mexican Grocery Store in the Willow Run Shopping Center for a robbery that had just occurred with a weapon.

When the officers arrived, they learned from a witness that a white male entered the store with a bandana over his face, went up to the clerk, stood next to her and pointed a knife at her. The subject demanded cash and then left on foot.

Patrol officers canvassed the area without success.

Last Sunday (Nov 29), patrol officers were again dispatched to the Jalisco Mexican Grocery Store for another robbery. On this occasion a white male entered the store, approached the clerk, displayed a knife, demanded cash and then left with the money. Several witnesses followed the suspect on foot and watched him enter a black SUV.   One witness followed the suspect to the 1400 block of East Willow Run Drive.

Officers arrived at this address and set up a perimeter encompassing the property.  While on the perimeter the officers observed 28-year-old, Steven Strickler leap from a second story window and attempt to run.  The officers were able to quickly take him into custody and they then learned that one more person was still inside the residence.

After multiple attempts to contact the person inside were unsuccessful, a search warrant was sworn to, and the New Castle County Division of Police Special Weapons and Tactics Team was assembled.  SWAT entered the residence and found 43-year-old Donald Schneider hiding in the attic.

Detectives from the New Castle County Division of Police assumed the investigation and both Schneider and Strickler were taken to NCCPD Headquarters and charged.

Steven Strickler was charged with both robberies, which included two counts of felony Robbery First Degree, two counts of felony Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony, and two counts of Felony Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony. He was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11  and held in lieu of $84,000 secured bail.

Donald Schneider was charged with one count misdemeanor Resisting Arrest.  He was also arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11 and received a $2000 unsecured bail.  However, he was still held reference earlier unrelated charges.