(Newark, De 19711) Yesterday (May 28) at 3:20 p.m. officers from the New Castle County Division of Police were dispatched to the area of Polly Drummond Hill Shopping Center for a motor vehicle crash that occurred on Poly Drummond Hill Rd, involving a Patrol Officer.

The 16-year veteran officer was on duty traveling southbound on Polly Drummond Hill Road in his fully marked New Castle County Division of Police Tahoe.  After the officer went through the intersection with Linden Hill Rd, he slowed and signaled a left turn.  The officer was then rear ended by a 2015 Dodge Durango driven by 27-year-old Edison Martinez-Torres.

Martinez-Torres was not injured; however the officer was transported to local area hospital where he was treated and later released for his injuries.

Investigators from the New Castle County Division of Police Traffic Services Unit arrived at the scene and assumed the investigation.  The investigators transported Martinez-Torres to police headquarters and charged him with DUI (Second Offense), Vehicular Assault 2^nd, Reckless Driving and Driving While Suspended or Revoked.

He was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 11 and held in lieu of $2,200 secured bail.

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(New Castle, DE 19720) Last night (May 23) at approximately 8:15 p.m., patrol officers from the New Castle County Division of Police were dispatched to the 100 block of Parma Ave, in the community of Arbor Place Townhouses for multiple reports of shots fired. 

When the officers arrived, they saw a 19-year-old male lying on the side of the road suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.  While the officers rendered First-Aid a second victim was located.  This 27-year -old male was found to be suffering from a single gunshot wound.  

Both victims were transported to local area hospitals for treatment of their injuries.  The first victim was admitted and listed in critical condition, and the second victim was treated and released.

Anyone with information/or video pertaining to this investigation is asked to contact Det. Holubinka at 302-395-8110 or by e-mail at Adam.Holubinka@newcastlede.gov or by calling New Castle County Police non-emergency number at 302-573-2800 or via messenger on Facebook.

“The Division of Police is committed to protecting our communities and working in conjunction with all of our public safety partners to accomplish this goal,” stated Colonel Joseph S. Bloch, Chief of Police.  “I am grateful that the Division had an extra duty assignment in the area in an attempt to address a surge in gun violence and officers were able to respond to the scene so quickly.  Due to training by the Division of Emergency Medical Services and the assignment of trauma kits,  our officers were able to properly apply a tourniquet and chest seals to the victim prior to patient care being turned over to our paramedics.” 

Additionally, if you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a violent crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of assistance, the New Castle County Division of Police Victim Services Unit is available to offer you support and resources through (302)-395-8000.

(Wilmington, DE 19809) On Saturday, May 14, 2022, at approximately 9:30 p.m. patrol officers from the New Castle County Division of Police were dispatched to the unit block of East 38^th Street in the community of Penrose, for the report of a shooting that had just occurred.

When the officers arrived, they located a 19-year-old male victim in front of a residence on East 38^th St.  The victim was suffering from a single gunshot wound to the upper torso.  Good Samaritans were found administering First Aid and the victim was transported by EMS  to a local area hospital.  He is still listed in Critical Condition.

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

The investigation is still in its early stages and very active.

Anyone with information or video pertaining to this investigation is asked to please contact Det Christopher at (302)395-8230 or Eric.Christopher@newcastlede.gov or call the New Castle County 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 New Castle County Police.