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 Avenue and Main Street. Detours will be posted.
Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area and should expect delays.
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 by another agency. Officers conducted a traffic stop and contacted the driver.
The driver of the vehicle was identified as Donelle Harris, 44, of Wilmington. During the investigation, Harris was found to be in possession of a felony level quantity of crack cocaine and Oxycodone/Acetaminophen pills.
Harris was taken into custody without incident and transported to Newark Police headquarters. He was charged with the following offenses:
- Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance in a Tier 2 Quantity
- Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance
Harris appeared before Justice of the Peace Court #2 and was released on his own recognizance pending a future court appearance.
Harris, Donelle