(WILMINGTON, DE 19801) On April 29th, 2022, Officers from the New Castle County Police responded to the area of Anderson Drive in the community of Dunleith for a report of a deceased person. Upon arrival, the officers discovered the body of 64-year-old Michael Cephas. The officers were able to determine that foul play occurred. 

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

This investigation is still ongoing and in its early stages. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.

Anyone who has any information about this incident or any residents in the area who have video surveillance, please contact Detective Mancuso at (302) 395-2743 or via email at John.Mancuso@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 simply 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 the New Castle County Division of Police.

Hailey Blair has been located-Gold Alert cancelled.

The New Castle County Police Department is searching for 60-year-old Craig Firn.

(19808 DE 19808) On April 16th, 2022, at approximately 02:55 P.M., patrol officers from the New Castle County Division of Police were dispatched to the area of Old Capitol Trail in the community of Bretton Woods for a report of a missing person.

When the officers arrived, they learned that 60-year-old Craig Firn had left the residence on April 16th, 2022, and had not been seen since. Additionally, Craig Firn made statements that caused concern for his welfare.
Craig is described as a white male, 6’1” tall, 140 pounds, with short gray hair and brown eyes. There is no clothing description at this time.

Police are asking anyone with information on the whereabouts of Craig Firn 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.

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