(New Castle, DE 19720) Detectives with the New Castle County Division of Police Traffic Services Unit have charged 21-year-old Julisa Prak of Philadelphia. On September 26, 2023 detectives began an investigation into a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on Wilton Boulevard near the intersection of Edinburgh Drive in which a pedestrian was struck and killed. Following the investigation, Julisa Prak was charged with one felony count of leaving the scene of a collision resulting in death. Prak turned herself in today, January 9, at New Castle County Police headquarters. She was arraigned by the Justice of the Peace Court 2 and released after posting $5,000 secured bail.
This remains an active and ongoing investigation. Any individual who may have information is asked to please contact Detective Schultz at (302) 395-8048 or via email at Maura.Schultz@NewCastleDe.gov
In addition, tips can be forwarded to:
- New Castle County Division of Police non-emergency number at (302) 573-2800
- Criminal Investigations Unit at (302) 395-8110
- Facebook (IM) “New Castle County Police”
- Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333
- Submit a tip 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.
Prak, Julisa
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