Train blocks crossings through center of Newark
A freight train is currently stopped on the train tracks that run through town between Cleveland Avenue and Main Street. The crossings on North College Avenue and West Main Street are currently blocked by the stopped train. The railroad company is aware of the problem and are addressing it. It is unknown when the train will be moved. Expect heavier than normal traffic in the area and please seek an alternate route. As a reminder please do not climb between, under, or over stopped train cars. While the train may be stopped, train cars and cargo could shift causing the cars to move.
We will provide an update once the situation has been resolved.
Newark Man Charged With Gun, Drug and DUI Offenses
On September 13, 2024, at about 2152 hours, a Newark Police Officer stopped a vehicle on Library Avenue for a traffic offense. The driver was found to be wanted for an unrelated capias from a Delaware court and was taken into custody without incident.
During the course of a search of the driver and his vehicle, a handgun was located in the vehicle and suspected psilocybin mushrooms and amphetamine pills were located.
The driver was identified as John Moore, 33, of Newark.
Moore was transported to Newark Police headquarters where he was charged with:
- Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
- Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon
- Possession of a Deadly Weapon by a Person Prohibited
- Possession of a Controlled Substance (2 counts)
- Driving Under the Influence
- Additional traffic offenses
Moore appeared before Justice of the Peace Court #2 by video and was released after posting $25,700 secured bail.
