(Middletown, DE 19709) Today (Aug 29) at 0615 a.m., police officers from the New Castle County Division of Police were dispatched to assist officers from the Middletown Police Department with a motor vehicle crash that occurred on Middletown Odessa Road (Rt. 299) east of Gloucester Blvd.

 Upon arrival, officers discovered that a 42-year-old female pedestrian was struck by a maroon Kia Sorento that was operated by another 42-year-old female.  The pedestrian was struck while attempting to cross rt 299  near the Dart Bus stop.

The pedestrian was then transported by Odessa Fire Company to a local hospital where she succumbed to her injuries.

The New Castle County Division of Police Traffic Services Unit responded to the area and assumed the investigation.  The investigation is still in its early stages.

While the investigation is still active, impairment does not appear to be a factor.

If you witnessed this crash or have any information about this investigation, please contact Detective Frye at Anthony.Frye@newcastlede.gov or New Castle County Police at (302) 573-2800. Citizens can also submit a tip via our website at http://www.nccpd.com. Tipsters may call Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333 or visit us on Facebook @ New Castle County Division of Police.

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(Newark, DE 19702) Yesterday (Aug 24) patrol officers from the New Castle County Division of Police were dispatched to the entrance of Spring Crossing Apartments for a report of a shooting that had just occurred.

When the officers arrived, they located a 17-year-old male victim who was suffering from a gunshot wound to a lower extremity. The victim was transported to a local area hospital where he was treated and released.

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

This investigation is still active and anyone with information or video pertaining to this investigation is asked to contact Detective Gino Cevallos at 302-395-8110 or by email at Gino.Cevallos@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 information via our website at http://www.nccpd.com. Tipsters may call Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333 or visit us on Facebook (IM) at New Castle County Police.

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(Wilmington, DE 19808) This afternoon  (Aug 23) patrol officers from the New Castle County Division of Police were dispatched to the 5000 block of Limerick Circle in the community of Linden Green II, for the report of a missing person.

When the officers arrived, they learned that 43-year-old Jill Craven had left the residence and made comments that caused a concern for her welfare. 

Jill is a white female, 5’09’’, 185lbs, blonde hair, and blue eyes.  Her clothing description is unknown, however, she did leave in a 2004 white Jeep Wrangler (DE 286703)

Police are asking anyone with information on the whereabouts of Jill Craven 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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