Maryland Man Arrested For Gun and Drug Charges
On July 19, 2023, at about 1300 hours, Newark Police were dispatched to a hotel in the 1100-block of South College Avenue to check on the welfare of an individual at the hotel. Officers contacted Ryan McCool, 41, of Elkton, MD. He initially provided officers with a false name.
McCool was found in possession of a knife, brass knuckles and a handgun. In addition, he was found in possession of heroin, crack cocaine and a prescription medication not prescribed to him. McCool is prohibited by law from possessing deadly weapons.
An investigation into his vehicle parked in the parking lot revealed that it was displaying a license plate recently reported stolen to New Castle County Police.
McCool was transported to Newark Police headquarters where he was charged with:
- Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited
- Possession of a Deadly Weapon by a Person Prohibited (2 counts)
- Criminal Impersonation
- Receiving Stolen Property Under $1,500
- Possession of Drugs (3 counts)
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
McCool appeared before Justice of the Peace Court #11 by video and was ordered to be held in default of $28,100 cash bail. McCool was turned over to the custody of the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in Wilmington.
Eighth Annual National Night Out – Tuesday August 1st
Our eighth annual National Night Out will be in just a few weeks – Tuesday August 1, 2023 from 6 pm – 8 pm on Academy Street, between East Main Street and East Delaware Avenue.
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes strong police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live and work. Together, we are making that happen.
From 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, neighbors throughout Newark and across the nation are asked to lock their doors, turn on their front porch lights and spend the evening outside with neighbors and law enforcement.
The event provides a chance for the public to meet and interact with local first responders and to learn about what they do on a daily basis. Agencies will be showcasing some of their equipment and specialized units.
The following agencies have confirmed their attendance:
- Newark Police Department
- Animal Control
- Crisis Negotiations Team
- Communications – Command Post Vehicle
- Evidence Detection Unit
- K-9 Unit
- Police Athletic League
- SWAT
- Traffic Unit – Motorcycles
- Victim Services
- University of Delaware Police Department
- Delaware Natural Resources Police – Parks
- Delaware Natural Resources Police – Fish & Wildlife
- Delaware Department of Correction Probation & Parole
- Aetna Hose, Hook & Ladder Company
- University of Delaware Emergency Care Unit
- New Castle County Emergency Medical Services Paramedics
- Delaware Air National Guard
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Delaware Department of Transportation – Pedestrian Safety
The following events are scheduled to take place:
- 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm – Newark PD K9 Unit demonstration
- 7:15 pm – 7:45 pm – Aetna HHL fire prevention and vehicle extrication demonstrations
- 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Newark PAL trailer with games and activities for kids
Music will be provided by Sam Capolongo – https://www.samcapolongo.com/
The UD Creamery truck will sell their legendary locally made ice cream.
Additional information can be found here.
Snacks and drinks will be available free of charge courtesy of our local sponsors:
