GOLD ALERT ISSUED FOR MISSING NEWARK MAN, JUSTIN WITCHER

(Newark, DE 19702) Yesterday (September 1st), patrol officers from the New Castle County Division of Police were dispatched to the unit block of Stone Place in the community of Taylor Towne for a report of a missing person. 

When the officers arrived, they learned that 32-year-old Justin Witcher had left the residence and made comments that caused concern for his welfare.

Justin is a black male, 5’9″, 180lbs, black hair, and brown eyes.

Police are asking anyone with information on the whereabouts of Justin Witcher to, please contact the New Castle County Division of Police by dialing (302) 573-2800 or visit our website at http://www.NCCPD.com, or (IM) on the New Castle County Police Facebook page.

Justin Witcher

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POLICE INVESTIGATE SUSPICIOUS DEATH IN THE COMMUNITY OF LYNDALIA

(Wilmington, DE 19804) Yesterday (August 30th), at approximately 6:26 P.M., New Castle County Police Officers responded to the unit block of Christian Street in the community of Lyndalia for a death investigation.

Upon arrival, the officers discovered an 82-year-old male deceased in the residence. 

Detectives from the New Castle County Division of Police Criminal Investigation Unit arrived at the scene and assumed the investigation.

This is an active and ongoing investigation. Additional updates will follow.

Anyone with information/video about this investigation is asked to contact Detective Michelle Burrus at 302-395-8131 or by email at Michelle.Burrus@newcastlede.gov or by calling the New Castle County Division of Police non-emergency number at 302-573-2800.

Citizens can text a tip anonymously by texting the number 847411 keyword: NCCDE. You can also submit a tip via our website at http://www.nccpd.com. Tipsters may also call Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333 or visit us on Facebook (IM) at New Castle County Police.

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