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New post: Newark Police to Participate in the 31st National Take Back Initiative – Saturday October 24, 2026 newarkdepolicepress.com/2026…
Newark Police to Participate in the 31st National Take Back Initiative – Saturday October 24, 2026

Newark Police to Participate in the 31st National Take Back Initiative – Saturday October 24, 2026

On Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Newark Police Department and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will provide the public with the opportunity to prevent pill abuse a…

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New post: Newark Police Traffic Alert – Halloween Parade – Sunday, October 25, 2026 newarkdepolicepress.com/2026…
Newark Police Traffic Alert – Halloween Parade – Sunday, October 25, 2026

Newark Police Traffic Alert – Halloween Parade – Sunday, October 25, 2026

The Newark Halloween Parade will take place on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Motorists should expect road closures, traffic delays, and parking restrictions in downtown Newark. Road Closures: Beginning…

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New post: Name Released-Newark Police Investigate Fatal Crash at Library Ave and East Delaware Ave UPDATE # 1 newarkdepolicepress.com/2026…
Name Released-Newark Police Investigate Fatal Crash at Library Ave and East Delaware Ave UPDATE # 1

Name Released-Newark Police Investigate Fatal Crash at Library Ave and East Delaware Ave UPDATE # 1

The pedestrian who died in this crash was identified as Mohammed Aljadir, 93, of Newark. The incident remains under investigation by the Newark Police Department Traffic Response Unit. Anyone with …

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New post: Newark Police Investigate Fatal Crash at Library Ave and East Delaware Ave newarkdepolicepress.com/2026…
Newark Police Investigate Fatal Crash at Library Ave and East Delaware Ave

Newark Police Investigate Fatal Crash at Library Ave and East Delaware Ave

The Newark Police Department is investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred on Friday, October 9, 2026. At approximately 7:20 p.m., Newark Police officers responded to the intersection of …

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New post: Traffic Alert – Library Ave at East Delaware Ave OPEN newarkdepolicepress.com/2026…
Traffic Alert – Library Ave at East Delaware Ave OPEN

Traffic Alert – Library Ave at East Delaware Ave OPEN

Newark Police Traffic Alert -Library Ave at East Delaware Ave is now reopened.    This crash is still under investigation, and there is no additional information at this time.    

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New post: Traffic Alert – Library Ave at East Delaware Ave Closed due to Crash newarkdepolicepress.com/2026…
Traffic Alert – Library Ave at East Delaware Ave Closed due to Crash

Traffic Alert – Library Ave at East Delaware Ave Closed due to Crash

Newark Police Traffic Alert – Due to a crash at Library Ave and E. Delaware Ave the roadway is shut down in both directions. Avoid the area and expect delays.    

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New post: TRAFFIC ALERT – Main Street Mile October 4, 2025 newarkdepolicepress.com/2026…
TRAFFIC ALERT – Main Street Mile October 4, 2026

TRAFFIC ALERT – Main Street Mile October 4, 2026

Due to the Main Street Mile road race, the entire length of East Main Street will be closed on Sunday, October 4, 2026, between Library Avenue and South Main Street. The closure is expected to last…

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New post: Newark Police Arrest New Castle Man on Drug and Forgery Charges newarkdepolicepress.com/2026…
Newark Police Arrest New Castle Man on Drug and Forgery Charges

Newark Police Arrest New Castle Man on Drug and Forgery Charges

On August 29, 2026, at approximately 9:10 PM, members of the Newark Police Department Street Crimes Unit conducted a traffic stop after observing a traffic violation. During the stop, the driver pr…

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New post: NEWARK POLICE ARREST MAN FOLLOWING AGGRAVATED MENACING AND FIREARMS INVESTIGATION newarkdepolicepress.com/2026…
NEWARK POLICE ARREST MAN FOLLOWING AGGRAVATED MENACING AND FIREARMS INVESTIGATION

NEWARK POLICE ARREST MAN FOLLOWING AGGRAVATED MENACING AND FIREARMS INVESTIGATION

Newark Police have arrested Isaiah Morehead, 23, of Wilmington, following an investigation into an aggravated menacing incident that occurred on July 11, 2026, on Creek Road near North College Aven…

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New post: Name Released- Newark Police Investigate Fatal Crash at Elkton Rd and Thorn Lane- Update # 1 newarkdepolicepress.com/2026…
Name Released- Newark Police Investigate Fatal Crash at Elkton Rd and Thorn Lane- Update # 1

Name Released- Newark Police Investigate Fatal Crash at Elkton Rd and Thorn Lane- Update # 1

The motorcyclist who died in this incident has been identified as Dylan Maxwell, 21, of Newark. This crash remains under investigation by the Newark Police Department Traffic Unit.  Anyone with inf…

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New post: NEWARK POLICE ARREST TWO SUSPECTS IN 2025 CRASH INTO CHURCH newarkdepolicepress.com/2026…
NEWARK POLICE ARREST TWO SUSPECTS IN 2025 CRASH INTO CHURCH

NEWARK POLICE ARREST TWO SUSPECTS IN 2025 CRASH INTO CHURCH

The Newark Police have arrested two suspects in connection with a January 13, 2025 incident that resulted in a vehicle crashing into a church. Following the crash, both suspects were transported to…

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New post: Newark Police Investigate Fatal Crash at Elkton Rd and Thorn Lane newarkdepolicepress.com/2026…
Newark Police Investigate Fatal Crash at Elkton Rd and Thorn Lane

Newark Police Investigate Fatal Crash at Elkton Rd and Thorn Lane

At approximately 09:01 PM on Friday, August 28, 2026, Newark Police officers responded to Elkton Road at the intersection of Thorn Lane for a report of a crash involving a motorcycle and a sedan. U…

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New post: Traffic Alert – Elkton Rd closed at Thorn Lane due to Crash newarkdepolicepress.com/2026…
Traffic Alert – Elkton Rd closed at Thorn Lane due to Crash

Traffic Alert – Elkton Rd closed at Thorn Lane due to Crash

Newark Police Traffic Alert – Due to a crash at Elkton Road and Thorn Lane, the roadway is shut down. Avoid the area and expect delays.    

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New post: City of Newark Reminds Motorists of Automated Speed Enforcement Locations newarkdepolicepress.com/2026…
City of Newark Reminds Motorists of Automated Speed Enforcement Locations

City of Newark Reminds Motorists of Automated Speed Enforcement Locations

The City of Newark reminds motorists that automated speed enforcement cameras are active within the city and may be deployed at different approved locations. This reminder is especially important f…

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New post: Newark Police Hosts National Night Out – Tuesday August 4th newarkdepolicepress.com/2026…
Newark Police Hosts National Night Out – Tuesday August 4th

Newark Police Hosts National Night Out – Tuesday August 4th

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 6:00–8:00 p.m. Academy Street between Main Street and Delaware Avenue National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes strong police-community partn…

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New post: Attempt to Locate a Wanted Subject – Galaye DIENG newarkdepolicepress.com/2026…
Attempt to Locate a Wanted Subject – Galaye DIENG

Attempt to Locate a Wanted Subject – Galaye DIENG

The Newark Police Department is currently seeking the whereabouts of Galaye DIENG, a 25-year-old black male. DIENG is described as approximately 6’00”, 170 lbs. with brown eyes and clos…

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New post: Newark Police Arrest PA Man for Strangulation and Other Related Charges newarkdepolicepress.com/2026…
Newark Police Arrest PA Man for Strangulation and Other Related Charges

Newark Police Arrest PA Man for Strangulation and Other Related Charges

On February 3, 2026, Newark Police began an investigation after the victim reported that she had been assaulted by Christian Womack, 25, of Pennsylvania, at a business located in the 600 block of S…

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New post: TRAFFIC ALERT – North College Ave at CSX Crossing newarkdepolicepress.com/2026…
TRAFFIC ALERT – North College Ave at CSX Crossing

TRAFFIC ALERT – North College Ave at CSX Crossing

North College Avenue will be closed at the CSX railroad line from Tuesday, June 16, through Thursday, June 18, for railroad repairs. The closure will affect North College Avenue between Cleveland A…

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New post: Wilmington Man Arrested on Felony Drug Charges During Traffic Stop newarkdepolicepress.com/2026…
Wilmington Man Arrested on Felony Drug Charges During Traffic Stop

Wilmington Man Arrested on Felony Drug Charges During Traffic Stop

On June 2, 2026, at approximately 10:15 a.m., members of the Newark Police Department Street Crimes Unit observed a vehicle on South College Ave that was associated with a shoplifting investigation…

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New post: TRAFFIC ALERT – Route 72 Bridge Ongoing Closure newarkdepolicepress.com/2026…
TRAFFIC ALERT – Route 72 Bridge Ongoing Closure

TRAFFIC ALERT – Route 72 Bridge Ongoing Closure

The Delaware Department of Transportation has announced that the bridge on Route 72, Library Avenue, over the Amtrak rail lines will close beginning Thursday, June 11, for bridge repairs. The closu…

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