GOLD ALERT ISSUED FOR MISSING JUVENILE – DONTA BELL

(Newark, DE 19702) The New Castle County Division of Police has issued a Gold Alert for 14-year-old Donta Bell of Newark. During the overnight hours of May 29, 2023, Donta fled from his residence after making concerning statements. All attempts to locate and contact Donta have been unsuccessful and there is a concern for his safety and well-being.

Donta was last seen wearing a brown sweatshirt, black pants, and black New Balance sneakers. He is described as a black male, 6 feet tall, 103 pounds with brown eyes and brown hair.

Police are asking anyone with information on the whereabouts of Donta Bell to please contact the New Castle County Division of Police by dialing (302) 573-2800 or by visiting our website at http://www.NCCPD.com, or (IM) on the New Castle County Police Facebook page.

Donta Bell (14)

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Gold Alert Issued For Missing Newark Man

(Newark, Del.-19711) The  New Castle County, Division of Police has issued a Gold Alert for Charles Clifton, a 40-year old Newark man. 

Charles made statements that were of concern for his welfare earlier this week. His family made attempts to get Charles mental health treatment, but were unsuccessful. He left the residence today (5/28) at approximately 12:00 p.m. 

Charles is described as a white male, 6’4” tall, weighing approximately 230 lbs. with a bald head and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a long-sleeved olive green t-shirt, tan shorts and black sneakers.   He owns a black Jeep Cherokee with Delaware registration PC229862. 

Police are asking anyone with information on the whereabouts of Charles Clifton to please contact the New Castle County Division Police by dialing 302-573-2800 or by visiting our website at http://www.NCCPD .com, or (IM) on the New Castle County Police Facebook page. 

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POLICE INVESTIGATE CRASH ON WEST COMMONS BOULEVARD

(New Castle, DE) On May 25th, 2023, at approximately 11:15 p.m. Patrol Officers from the New Castle County Division of Police were dispatched to the area of West Commons Blvd and Corporate Circle for a single car collision with injuries. Upon arrival Patrol Officers discovered a single car heavily damaged and a single occupant ejected approximately 90 feet from the car.

The occupant was transported to Christiana Medical Center and is currently listed in critical condition.

West Common Blvd., at Corporate Cir., was shut down almost immediately after the crash was reported and remained closed until approximately 3:45 a.m.

Due to the severity of the crash and the extent of injury, Detectives from the Traffic Services Unit responded to the scene and assumed the investigation. The cause of the crash has not yet been determined and the investigation is ongoing.

Detective Hussong is the lead investigator for this incident and can be reached at (302) 395-2742 or via e-mail at William.Hussong@newcastlede.gov. Anyone with information pertaining to this investigation can contact the New Castle County Division of Police at the non-emergency number (302) 573-2800 or via messenger on Facebook. Tipsters may also call Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333 (847-3333) or submit a tip online at www.delawarectimestoppers.com