(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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