Monthly Archives: January 2024

01.08.24
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SHOOTING INVESTIGATION IN SIMONDS GARDENS – NEW CASTLE

(New Castle, DE 19720) Officers with the New Castle County Division of Police are currently conducting a shooting investigation near the unit block of Cahalan Road – Simonds Gardens. The public can expect to see several road closures and an increased police presence in the area for the next several hours.

Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Unit have responded to the scene and assumed the investigation. This continues to be an active and ongoing investigation and further information will be released as it becomes available.

Anyone with information or surveillance footage pertaining to this incident is asked to please contact the Criminal Investigations Unit.

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”

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01.04.24
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JANUARY 2024 – STALKING AWARENESS MONTH

(New Castle, DE 19720) As January unfolds, we want to take a moment to recognize Stalking Awareness Month. The New Castle County Division of Police is committed to raising awareness about this serious issue that affects far too many lives. If you or someone you know is a victim of stalking or cyber-stalking, please see the links provided for help and finding resources.

  • NCCPD Criminal Investigations Unit – (302) 395-8110
  • NCCPD Victim Services – (302) 395-8000
  • Domestic Violence Hotline – (302) 762-6110
  • National Domestic Violence Hotline – (800) 799-7233
  • National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline – (866) 331-9474
  • National Center for Victims of Crime – victimconnect.org or 855-4-VICTIM (855) 484-2846

To create a stalking safety plan and to learn more, visit: https://bit.ly/3Zbhcp1 

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01.03.24
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NEW CASTLE MAN APPREHENDED DURING BURGLARY INVESTIGATION – JUAN SANCHEZ (29)

(New Castle, DE 19720) Officers with the New Castle County Division of Police have apprehended 29-year-old Juan Sanchez of New Castle following an investigation into several burglaries. On January 2, 2024, C and D Squad Officers responded to the unit blocks of Dunsinane Drive and Jaymar Blvd for reports of burglaries that had just occurred where the rear glass sliding doors were broken. Surveillance video and witness statements were collected which provided a suspect description. While investigating these burglaries, another in-progress burglary came in for the unit block of Clover Mills Drive with a matching description of the suspect from the earlier burglaries. Officers were on scene within minutes and were able to take the suspect into custody. The suspect had property from the victim’s residence on his person. Another burglary was later discovered at the 200 block of Jaymar Boulevard. Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Unit Property Squad responded to assume the investigations. The suspect was identified as 29-year-old Juan Sanchez of New Castle. He was transported to New Castle County Police headquarters and charged with:

  • 2 felony counts of attempted burglary first-degree
  • 1 felony count of attempted burglary in the second-degree
  • 2 felony counts of burglary in the second degree
  • 2 felony counts of theft
  • 5 misdemeanor counts of criminal mischief

He was arraigned by the Justice of the Peace Court 11 and held in lieu of $77,000 cash bail. This is still an active and ongoing investigation. Any individual with information or surveillance/doorbell video is asked to please get in touch with the Criminal Investigations Unit.

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

Sanchez, Juan (29)

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