(Newark, DE 19711) Detectives from the New Castle County Division of Police Traffic Services Unit are currently conducting an investigation into a fatal dirt bike crash that occurred in Newark. On Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 8:39 p.m., Patrol Officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Sheldon Drive in reference to a crash that just occurred. Officers arrived at the scene and located a 26-year-old male underneath a dirt bike. First responders attempted to administer first aid however, the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Detectives from the Traffic Services Unit responded to assume the investigation. Investigation on scene revealed that the victim lost control while negotiating a turn at which time he struck a tree.

 This is an active and ongoing investigation. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available. Any individual with information related to this incident is asked to please contact Detective Belk at (302)395-8052 or by e-mail at Corey.Belk@newcastlede.gov or by calling the New Castle County Division of Police non-emergency number at (302)573-2800.

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(Newark, DE 19713) Patrol Officers from the New Castle County Division of Police have charged a 14-year-old male in reference to multiple attempted vehicle thefts that occurred in Newark. On Monday, July 24, 2023, Officers responded to Glen Eagle Village Apartments in reference to three attempted vehicle thefts that occurred during the overnight hours. Officers on the scene discovered that the suspect smashed the vehicle windows and then used a tool to damage and manipulate the steering columns. The vehicle thefts were unsuccessful however, all three vehicles were left damaged. The vehicles were discovered to be two Hyundais and one Kia.

Officers continued to investigate the crimes and ultimately identified the suspect as a 14-year-old male from Newark. The suspect was later apprehended on July 26, 2023, by Patrol Officers from C-squad. During an interview, the suspect admitted he attempted to steal all three vehicles.

The juvenile was charged with:

3 felony counts of attempted theft of a motor vehicle.

3 misdemeanor counts of tampering with a motor vehicle.

3 misdemeanor counts of criminal mischief.

3 misdemeanor counts of breach of release.

He was arraigned by New Castle County Family Court and bail was set at $10,000.00 secured. He was later committed to the New Castle County Detention Center.

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(Claymont, DE 19713) The New Castle County Division of Police has issued a Gold Alert for 25-year-old Karli Nickson-Emmi of Claymont. Karli left her residence on July 23, 2023 at 10:00 p.m. and there is concern for her health and welfare. All efforts to locate or contact Karli have been unsuccessful.

Karli is described as a white female, 5’4″, 140 pounds, with blonde hair. She was last seen wearing a black tank top and gray sweatpants.

Police are asking anyone with information on the whereabouts of Karli Nickson-Emmi to please contact the New Castle County Division of Police by dialing (302) 573-2800 or by visiting our website at http://www.NCCPD.com, or (IM) on the New Castle County Police Facebook page.

Karli Nickson-Emmi (25)

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