Hit and run crash involving a pedestrian
On July 16, 2024, the Newark Police Department was notified about a seriously injured 67-year-old male that had been located by New Castle County Police. The initial investigation led investigators to believe that the individual had possibly been struck by a motor vehicle.
Members of the Newark Police Department Patrol Division and Traffic Response Unit located evidence that the individual had been struck by a motor vehicle in the area of northbound South College Avenue, in the area of Plymouth Drive on July 16, 2024, at approximately 5:25 AM. The striking vehicle did not remain at the scene and did not contact emergency services. The injured individual was transported to a local hospital and is being treated for serious injuries. The vehicle believed to be involved is described as a dark colored, smaller SUV, possibly with damage to the passenger side of the vehicle.
The investigation is being conducted by members of the Newark Police Department Traffic Response Unit. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Master Corporal W. Aston at (302) 366-7100 x. 3414 or waston@newark.de.us. Additional methods for providing information to Newark Police can be found on our tips page, where reward information may also be available.
Newark Police Announce 16th Citizens’ Police Academy
The Newark Police Department is proud to announce we are accepting applications for our 16th Citizens’ Police Academy. The academy will begin on Wednesday September 11, 2024 and will run every Wednesday night from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm through November 20, 2024. All class sessions will be held at the Newark Municipal Building located at 220 South Main Street and one session will be held at the police firearms range.
The program is designed to give those interested in learning about law enforcement a unique opportunity to observe firsthand the various duties and responsibilities of a police officer. Anyone 18 or older may apply and there is no cost to attend the program. Preference is given to City of Newark residents, but City residency is not required.
The program will introduce the attendees to various functions of the police department via classroom lecture, first-hand participation and role-playing. The program curriculum highlights include:
- Communications Division (including 911)
- Community Engagement Unit
- Crime scene investigation and processing
- Criminal investigations
- Crisis negotiations
- Driving Under the Influence (DUI) investigation procedures
- Firearms (including shooting at the range)
- K-9 demonstration
- Patrol procedures
- Police culture
- Ride-along
- SWAT
- Traffic enforcement – RADAR & LIDAR
- Use of force and de-escalation
- Victim services
Additional information about the program can be found here.
Click here to apply now.
Questions about the program can be directed to the Community Engagement Unit at (302) 366-7100 x. 3449 or npdcommunity@newark.de.us.
Applications will be accepted until August 16, 2024.
