Category: Press Releases

Two Juveniles Charged With Theft of Computers From Newark High School

In early October, 2023, a school resource officer assigned to Newark High School, 750 East Delaware Avenue, was alerted to the theft of about two dozen computers from an unlocked classroom within the school. During the course of the investigation into the thefts, including… Continue Reading “Two Juveniles Charged With Theft of Computers From Newark High School”

Two Charged with Drug Offenses During Proactive Enforcement

On November 24, 2023, members of the Newark Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit were conducting proactive enforcement in the 1100-block of South College Avenue.  During that time, they contacted Dontay Purnell, 37, of Wilmington.  Purnell was found to have a warrant for failing to… Continue Reading “Two Charged with Drug Offenses During Proactive Enforcement”