Newark Police Announce Promotion & Awards Ceremony
On February 19, 2019, the Newark Police will hold a ceremony to recognize the promotions of two officers:
- Master Corporal Joseph Conover to the rank of Sergeant
- Corporal Darryl Saunders to the rank of Master Corporal
In addition, multiple officers from Newark Police, police officers from other agencies and civilians will all be recognized for various noteworthy acts over the past year. Some of these acts include life saving, noteworthy arrests and acts that made a difference in the community. Officers of the Year for 2018 will also be announced.
Mayor Polly Sierer, Acting City Manager Thomas Coleman and Chief Paul Tiernan will all provide welcoming remarks. Attorney General Kathy Jennings will be the keynote speaker.
Members of the media are invited to attend.
When: February 19, 2019 at 2:00 pm
Where: Newark Senior Center Evergreen Room – 200 White Chapel Drive, Newark
Members of the media with questions about the event should use the link on our Contact page.
Claymont Woman Arrested for Stalking; Officer Injured After Father Interfered With Arrest
On February 16, 2019, at about 0937 hours, Newark Police went to an apartment in the 900 block of Cedar Tree Lane in Claymont to serve an active arrest warrant for Shanell Marieno. The warrant stemmed from an incident involving Marieno and an employee of her former employer. Marieno had been repeatedly harassing that employee, despite a No Contact Order issued previously by a Delaware court.
While two Newark Officers were at Marieno’s apartment to effect the arrest, her father, Christopher Marieno, arrived at the apartment and began to interfere with the officers’ attempts to arrest Shanell Marieno. Christopher Marieno physically blocked officers’ attempts to arrest her. After he would not cease from interfering, he was told he was under arrest. Christopher Marieno then began to struggle with officers’ attempts to take him into custody. During the struggle, one officer sustained a laceration to his hand for which he did not need medical treatment. Officers received assistance from the New Castle County Police when Christopher Marieno began to resist arrest.
Christopher and Shanell Marieno were both taken into custody and transported back to Newark Police Headquarters.
Christopher Marieno, 56, of Claymont, was charged with the following offenses:
- Assault Second Degree
- Hindering Prosecution
- Resisting Arrest
He appeared before Justice of the Peace Court #11 in New Castle and was released on $3,500 unsecured bail.
Shanell Marieno, 24, of Claymont, was charged with the following offenses:
- Stalking
- Harassment
- Breach of Release (2 counts)
She appeared before Justice of the Peace Court #11 in New Castle and was released on $4,500 unsecured bail.
