Monthly Archives: June 2024

06.11.24
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ATTENTION NEW CASTLE COUNTY RESIDENTS!

There is a new trend occurring in New Castle County (and the country) where residents are having packages delivered and shortly after the delivery is made, an individual, sometimes wearing an Amazon vest, quickly runs up to the package and steals it.

The New Castle County Division of Police are encouraging residents, if you see something suspicious, please call and report it to 911 or the non-emergency number, (302) 573-2800.

Here are a few suggestions we also wanted to provide:

-Opt to require a signature for all package deliveries. Residents should review the delivery options at “check-out”, if there is an option, leave specific delivery instructions for the delivery company on where to leave packages.

-Consider sending the package to a family member or trusted neighbor who is home during the day to accept the delivery.

-Use the “pick-up at store” option for merchandise or

pick-up packages at a local UPS or FedEx location.

06.06.24
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POLICE INVESTIGATE DROWNING IN THE ESTATES AT RED LION

(Bear, De 19701) On June 5, 2024, at 5:35 p.m., Officers from the New Castle County Division of Police responded to a report of a missing 7-year-old in the 100 block of Gabriel Drive. Information was received indicating that the child was recently observed in the vicinity of the retention pond within the neighborhood. Upon arrival, officers and emergency medical personnel began searching the pond, surrounding woods, and nearby areas. During the search, a member of the Delaware City Fire Company found the child submerged in water, removed him, and started resuscitative efforts. The 7-year-old was immediately taken to Christiana Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

Detectives from the New Castle County Division of Police Criminal Investigations Unit were notified and have taken over the investigation, which is still active and ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Detective Diprima at Dylan.Diprima@newcastlede.gov or (302)395-2745

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06.05.24
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POLICE ACTIVITY IN ESTATES OF RED LION

(Bear, DE 19701) Officers from the New Castle County Division of Police are currently in the area of Gabriel Drive – Estates of Red Lion for an active investigation. While there will be an increased police presence, there’s no risk to the public. Please consider using different routes and avoiding the area. We will provide updates when they become available.