As we gear up for the festive season, we are excited to announce the upcoming 2023 Turkeython, a unique event that not only celebrates the spirit of Thanksgiving but also highlights the importance of community, unity, and public safety in New Castle County.

This year, we’re focusing on the spirit of giving, and we invite you to be a Thanksgiving hero by joining New Castle County Public Safety and The Ministry of Caring for our Turkeython Food Drive. As we come together to celebrate, let’s also ensure that no one in our community goes without a warm meal during the holiday season.

We’re calling on our community to contribute turkeys and canned food items. Your donations will help create Thanksgiving meals for families who may be facing challenges this holiday season. Each can and every turkey brings us one step closer to ensuring that everyone in our community can enjoy a hearty Thanksgiving meal. We will be accepting donations of frozen turkeys; fresh and canned veggies, yams, dry-mix stuffing, and “all the fixings” for a Thanksgiving dinner, along with dessert items suitable for families. For safety, we ask that donors AVOID donating items packed in glass, and kindly refrain from donating alcohol (beer, wine, or spirits)

When?

On November 17, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., New Castle County Department of Public Safety divisions will be collecting donations.

Where?

ShopRite of Brandywine Commons

1300 Rocky Run Parkway

Wilmington, DE 19803

(Opposite Boscov’s at the Concord Mall on Rte. 202)

What if I can’t make it that day?

Online Donation Link – https://www.signup82north.com/MinistryOfCaring/

Donate via mail by sending checks, payable to: The Ministry of Caring, mailed to:

Turkeython 2023

c/o The Ministry of Caring

115 East 14th Street

Wilmington, DE 19801-3209

Please write “Turkeython” in the memo line on your check

With donations from many wonderful donors, local families in need can enjoy a Thanksgiving Dinner Basket through Turkeython. Let’s come together and make a positive impact on our community this Thanksgiving!

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(New Castle, DE 19720) On September 12, 2023 Patrol Officers from the New Castle County Division of Police began a theft investigation into a FedEx employee stealing over $99,000 worth of gold coins from a package. The suspect was identified as 27-year-old Jordan Hamilton of Wilmington. Officers later executed a search warrant at Hamilton’s home and located stolen gold and silver. Police also located multiple firearms to include a 12-gauge shotgun with an obliterated serial number and a 9mm handgun that was reported stolen out of Philadelphia.

Jordan Hamilton was charged with:

• One felony count of theft where the property value is greater than $50,000

• One felony count of theft over $1,500

• One felony count of selling stolen property

• One felony count of receiving stolen property

• One misdemeanor count of theft

• One misdemeanor count of receiving stolen property

• One felony count of possession of a weapon with an obliterated serial number

• One felony count of receiving a stolen firearm.

Hamilton turned himself in to police headquarters on November 10, 2023. Hamilton was arraigned by the Justice of the Peace Court 11. Bail was set at $21,000 unsecured and he was later released.

Hamilton, Jordan

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(New Castle, DE 19720) Patrol Officers from the New Castle County Division of Police have charged four teenagers following investigations into stolen vehicles. On November 11, 2023 at 10:45 a.m., officers responded to the unit block of Constitution Boulevard in reference to a suspicious motor vehicle. Officers arrived and located a blue Kia Optima that was occupied by two males. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle however, it continued to drive away at a slow rate of speed towards New Castle Avenue. The vehicle eventually stopped and two suspects were taken into custody without incident. The vehicle had damage to the steering column and was discovered to be stolen from New Castle City.

The suspects were identified as a 17-year-old male from New Castle and a 16-year-old male from New Castle. The 17-year-old male from New Castle was charged with one felony count of receiving stolen property, one felony count of disregarding a police officers signal, and multiple traffic violations. His arraignment is pending at this time. The 16-year-old male from New Castle was charged with one felony count of receiving stolen property. His arraignment is pending at this time.

On November 11, 2023 at 02:04 a.m., officers located a stolen black Hyundai near the area of Wellington Woods and Sparrow Run. Officers followed the vehicle and quickly located it unoccupied near the intersection of Three Rivers Drive and Auckland Drive – Newark. Officers set up a perimeter in the area and immediately located two teenagers hiding in a large bush. The vehicle was discovered to be stolen out of the town of Newark. The suspects were identified as a 15-year-old male from Newark and a 16-year-old male from Newark. Both suspects were charged with one felony count of receiving stolen property. Their arraignments are pending at this time.

To report suspicious activity:

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.

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