(Claymont, DE 19703) Officers from the New Castle County Division of Police are currently investigating multiple thefts and criminal mischiefs in Claymont. Earlier this morning, officers were dispatched to multiple incidents in the communities of Darley Green, Naamans apartments, Woodstream Garden apartments, and Woodacre apartments. Multiple victims either found property missing from their cars or their vehicle windows damaged. The incidents occurred between 5:30 a.m. and 6:15 a.m. and are still being reported at this time.

If you have information or any surveillance footage, please contact Detective Fitzgerald of the Criminal Investigations Unit at Andrew.Fitzgerald@newcastlede.gov.

Tips can also be forwarded to:

• New Castle County Division of Police non-emergency number at (302) 573-2800
• Criminal Investigations Unit at (302) 395-8110
• Online through Facebook (IM) “New Castle County Police”
• Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333
• Online at http://www.delawarecrimestoppers.com

Tips can be submitted anonymously.

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The following is presented for informational purposes only and is not meant for news release:

Good morning, Please join me in welcoming our new PIO, Sgt. Andrea Botterbusch. Sgt. Botterbusch will be using work cellphone number, (302)540-7560 number and her email is Andrea.botterbusch@newcastlede.gov – please add her to your distribution lists.

Sergeant Andrea Botterbusch

Andrea.botterbusch@newcastlede.gov

(d) 302-395-8002

(c) 302-540-7560 Media Only

FOIA Coordinator – FOIA requests for the  New Castle County Division of Police can be sent to policefoia@newcastlede.gov. For more information about FOIA requests and forms please visit www.nccde.org.  

Sergeant Michael McNasby

michael.mcnasby@newcastlede.gov

(d) 302-395-8003

(c) 302-332-1175 Media Only

(New Castle, DE 19720) Detectives with the New Castle County Division of Police Traffic Services Unit have charged 21-year-old Julisa Prak of Philadelphia. On September 26, 2023 detectives began an investigation into a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on Wilton Boulevard near the intersection of Edinburgh Drive in which a pedestrian was struck and killed. Following the investigation, Julisa Prak was charged with one felony count of leaving the scene of a collision resulting in death. Prak turned herself in today, January 9, at New Castle County Police headquarters. She was arraigned by the Justice of the Peace Court 2 and released after posting $5,000 secured bail.

This remains an active and ongoing investigation. Any individual who may have information is asked to please contact Detective Schultz at (302) 395-8048 or via email at Maura.Schultz@NewCastleDe.gov

In addition, tips can be forwarded to:

• New Castle County Division of Police non-emergency number at (302) 573-2800
• Criminal Investigations Unit at (302) 395-8110
• Facebook (IM) “New Castle County Police”
• Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333
• Submit a tip online at http://www.delawarecrimestoppers.com

Tips can be submitted anonymously.

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

Prak, Julisa

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