Monthly Archives: November 2024

11.23.24
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SUSPECT ARRESTED IN CLAYMONT STORAGE UNIT BURGLARIES

Detectives from the New Castle County Division of Police have arrested 44-year-old Giovanni Silvestri of Aston, PA, in connection with a series of storage unit burglaries.

Between July and October 2024, Detectives investigated several burglaries targeting storage units on Ridge Road and Hickman Road in Claymont. Through their investigative efforts, they identified Giovanni Silvestri as the suspect. On Tuesday, November 19, 2024, with assistance from the Aston Police Department, a search warrant was obtained and executed at a residence on the unit block of West 7th Street in Marcus Hook, PA, where Silvestri was located and arrested.

Silvestri was taken to a holding facility in Pennsylvania, where he is awaiting extradition to Delaware. Once transferred, he will be arraigned on the following charges:

  • Five felony counts of burglary third-degree
  • Two felony counts of theft $1500 or greater
  • One felony count of possession of a firearm by a person is prohibited.
  • One felony count of wearing a disguise during the commission of a felony.
  • One felony count of attempt to commit burglary third-degree.
  • One felony count of theft of a firearm.
  • One felony count of theft under $1500 where the victim is 62 or older.
  • One felony count of conspiracy second-degree
  • Four misdemeanor counts of criminal mischief under $1000
  • Two misdemeanor counts of theft under $1500

If you have any information regarding this investigation, please contact Detective Fitzgerald at (302) 395-8133 or Andrew.Fitzgerald@newcastlede.gov, or contact the New Castle County Police non-emergency number at (302) 573-2800. Tipsters can also contact Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333 or submit a tip online at http://www.delawarecrimestoppers.com.

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11.22.24
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POLICE INVESTIGATE SHOOTING IN TAYLORTOWN SHOPPING CENTER-NEWARK

(Newark, DE 19702) The New Castle County Division of Police are currently investigating a shooting that occurred at the Taylortown Shopping Center on Songsmith Drive, in Newark.

On Friday, November 22, 2024, at 10:22 a.m., patrol officers responded to the Taylortown Shopping Center for a reported shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located a 29-year-old male who had been shot. The victim was transported to a local area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Unit and the Evidence Detection Unit have responded to the scene to assume the investigation.

If you witnessed the event or have any related video footage or additional information regarding this incident, please contact Detective Eric Christopher by email at eric.christopher@newcastlede.gov or (302) 395-8230.

11.22.24
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POLICE ACTIVITY IN TAYLORTOWN SHOPPING CENTER-NEWARK

*UPDATE: As of 1:45 p.m., the road is now open*
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(Newark, DE 19702) The New Castle County Division of Police are responding to the Taylortown Shopping Center on Songsmith Drive, in Newark for a shots fired complaint.

This is an active and ongoing investigation. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available. The public can expect to see several road closures and an increased police presence. Please use alternate routes of travel and avoid the area.