(New Castle, DE 19720) On Monday, November 12, 2012, at approximately 9:20 p.m., police officers responded to a shooting in the area of 211 Thorn Lane, Studio Green Apartments in Newark Delaware. The victim, Peter DiSabatino, was discovered lying on the sidewalk suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to the hospital, where he died shortly after arrival.

Cold Case Homicide Squad Detectives continued the investigation by re-examining evidence and re-interviewing witnesses. Through their investigation, Cold Case Homicide Squad Detectives identified 33-year-old Alando Dale as a suspect.

On January 16, 2024, with the assistance and support of the Delaware Department of Justice, the case was presented to a grand jury and an indictment was obtained for Alando Dale.

On January 29, 2024, Dale was taken into custody by the United States Marshals Task Force and the NCCPD Special Investigations Squad. Dale was arraigned by New Castle County Superior Court in reference to charges of murder in the first degree and murder in the first degree (caused death during the commission of a felony). Bail was set at $1,000,000.00 and he was transported to Howard R Young Correctional Institution.

To provide information on this or any other cold case, please contact the Criminal Investigations Unit today.

Tips can also be forwarded to:

• New Castle County Division of Police non-emergency number at (302) 573-2800

• Criminal Investigations Unit at (302) 395-8110

• Online through Facebook (IM) “New Castle County Police”

• Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333

• Online at http://www.delawarecrimestoppers.com

Tips can be submitted anonymously.

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

Dale, Alando

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(New Castle, DE 19720) Detectives from the New Castle County Division of Police have charged three teens following an investigation into a shots fired incident that occurred in New Castle. On Saturday, January 13, 2024, at 11:18 p.m., patrol officers were dispatched to a report of shots fired outside of the Holloway Terrace Fire Hall. While responding, a second call was made reporting that an occupied home near the scene had been struck by gunfire. Investigation on scene revealed that there was a birthday party wrapping up at the fire hall at which time a large group of uninvited individuals responded to the area. As people were leaving the party, the suspects entered a silver sedan. A suspect in the silver sedan then fired a gunshot towards a male suspect who was walking away. The shot missed the intended target and struck an occupied home traveling into the kitchen and striking an interior wall. The home was occupied by three victims at the time of the incident. The suspects then fled from the scene.

Through investigative measures, detectives were able to identify the suspect vehicle and all involved suspects. The suspects were identified as a 17-year-old male from Townsend, a 16-year-old male from Middletown, and a 17-year-old male from Townsend. All three suspects were later taken into custody with the assistance of the Special Investigations Squad and the Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT). Detectives conducted multiple search warrants and located a 40 caliber handgun, a 9mm handgun with no serial number, and a third 9mm handgun.

All three suspects were charged with four felony counts of reckless endangering in the first degree, 1 felony count of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, one felony count of possession of a firearm by a person prohibited, and one felony count of conspiracy in the second degree. The suspects were arraigned by New Castle Family Court and committed to the New Castle County Detention Center on cash bail.

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(New Castle, DE 19720) Over the last week, officers have handled additional reports of phone scams. During these scams, the suspects identified themselves as members of law enforcement and demanded the victim pay money for an outstanding criminal warrant. In the most recent scam, the suspect had the victim pay over $14,000 to a Coinflop FDIC Bitcoin kiosk. The suspect identified himself as NCCPD Sheriff Sgt Brian Collins and used a fake phone number to make the call.

Here are some red flags to help you identify potential scams and protect yourself:

• Unsolicited Calls – Be cautious of unsolicited calls from someone claiming to be a police officer.
• Pressure Tactics – Scammers often use high-pressure tactics, creating a sense of urgency. They may threaten arrest or claim that immediate payment is necessary.
• Payment Methods – Be wary if you’re asked to make payments, especially through unconventional methods like gift cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency.

If you suspect a scam, follow these steps to protect yourself:

• Verify the Call – Hang up and independently verify the call by contacting the official phone number of your local police department. Do not use the number provided by the caller.
• Consult Family – Speak with other family members to confirm the situation. Scammers often exploit emotions by claiming a loved one is in trouble.
• Report to Authorities – If you determine it’s a scam, report the incident to your local police immediately. Help us track these criminals and protect others in our community.

Please remember that legitimate authorities will not demand payment through unconventional means like gift cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency. If you are ever in doubt, please contact the New Castle County Division of Police directly to verify the legitimacy of the situation at (302) 573-2800.

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