Mailboxes Vandalized, Police Make Arrest

New Castle County Police have arrested 19 year-old Scott Smith of the unit block of Violette Dr for criminal mischief to mailboxes in the community of Timber Farms.

(Newark, Del. 19702) Saturday (January 6) at approximately 11: 40 p.m., patrol officers were dispatched to the 500 block of W Hummock Ln for the report of a criminal mischief in progress.

Police learned that two subjects were observed damaging a mailbox and then fled in a black Mazda. Through the course of the investigation, police learned that an additional mailbox in the unit block of W Hummock Ln was also damaged.  Police located the Mazda in the community of Springfield and initiated a traffic stop. Scott Smith was a passenger in the vehicle and was taken into custody without incident. Evidence located on scene further implicated him in the crimes.

Scott Smith was charged with misdemeanor criminal mischief, attempted criminal mischief and underage possession of alcohol. He was arraigned and released on $500.00 unsecured bond and issued a no contact order.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact New Castle County Police at (302) 573-2800.

Citizens 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 at New Castle County Police Department. Citizens who currently have the smartphone application are encouraged to use the “submit tip” tab to submit tips. Select a topic by using the “drop down” and complete the tip by “clicking” submit. The New Castle County Police Smartphone Application is free to download and available for all iPhone and Android smartphones.

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Gold Alert Issued For Missing Claymont Man-Jack Gallagher

New Castle County Police are currently searching for a 25-year-old Jack Gallagher missing from the community of Overlook Colony.

(Claymont, Del-19703) Thursday (January 4) at about 8:35 p.m., County Police were dispatched to the unit block of W Brandywine Blvd for a missing person. Police made contact with the reporting person who advised that Jack Gallagher made statements that cause a concern for his welfare before fleeing the residence on foot. Police are especially concerned due to the below freezing temperatures.

Jack Gallagher is described as a white male, 5’8” tall, 210 lbs. with brown hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with white lettering and dark green pants.

Police are asking anyone with information on the whereabouts of Jack Gallagher to please contact New Castle County Police by dialing (302) 573-2800 or visit our website at www.NCCPD.com. Citizens with the smartphone application are encouraged to use the “submit tip” tab to submit tips.  Select a topic by using the “drop down” and complete the tip by “clicking” submit.  The New Castle County Police Smartphone Application is free to download and available for all iPhone and Android smartphones.

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