DSU hosts U.S. Ambassador to Ecuador for a fireside chat

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Mother charged after false kidnapping report that triggered Amber Alert for 3-year-old Nola Dinkins
A Newark woman has been arrested and charged with filing a false report after allegedly fabricating the kidnapping of her 3-year-old daughter, Nola Dinkins, which prompted an Amber Alert and multi-agency overnight search. On Tuesday evening, police responded to the 500 block of Gender Road after 31-year-old Darrian Randle reported that Nola had been abducted at gunpoint by an unknown white male. According to Randle, the man approached her vehicle with a handgun and took the child, fleeing in a dark-colored SUV driven by a white female. READ: UPDATE: Amber Alert canceled; case now a homicide investigation That account led authorities to issue an Amber Alert and launch an intensive investigation involving the New Castle County Police Criminal Investigations Unit and the FBI. But detectives later determined that Randle’s story was false. The Amber Alert was canceled Wednesday, and the case has now been turned over to the Maryland State Police as a homicide investigation. Randle was taken into custody during interviews at New Castle County Police Headquarters. She has been charged with one count of felony falsely reporting an incident. She was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court 11 and committed to the Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution on $1 million cash bail.
UPDATE: Amber Alert canceled; case now a homicide investigation
THIS STORY HAS BEEN UPDATED The Amber Alert issued Tuesday evening for 3-year-old Nola Dinkins has been canceled, and the case is now being investigated as a homicide, according to New Castle County Police. The alert was issued after Nola’s mother reported that an unknown white male armed with a handgun had abducted the child from her vehicle on the 500 block of Gender Road in Newark. She told police she had pulled over to comfort her daughter when the man approached, took Nola, and fled in a dark-colored SUV driven by a white female. Following an overnight investigation involving the New Castle County Police Criminal Investigations Unit and the FBI, detectives determined the mother’s initial account was false. “There is no danger to the public,” police said in a statement. “Sadly, this incident is now being treated as a homicide investigation by the Maryland State Police.” Authorities have not yet released additional details regarding Nola’s whereabouts or any arrests made. New Castle County Police said they are continuing to work closely with the FBI and Maryland State Police, who are now leading the investigation. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Delaware State Fire Commission recognizes Middletown for requiring residential fire sprinklers
The Delaware State Fire Commission has formally honored the Town of Middletown for adopting a new ordinance requiring fire sprinkler systems in all newly built residential homes. During the ceremony, the Commission formally recognized Middletown’s recent decision to require residential fire sprinklers, proclaiming in honor of the ordinance passed by the Town Council on May 5. The measure mandates automatic fire sprinklers in all new one- and two-story dwellings, as well as townhouses. The Commission also recognized Paul Eichler, Chairperson of the Delaware Fire Sprinkler Coalition, for his role in supporting the ordinance and his broader efforts in fire safety education. RELATED STORY:Fire tax reform boosts funding for New Castle County Volunteer Fire Companies “We commend the Town of Middletown for taking this life-saving step and thank Chairperson Eichler for his tireless efforts in raising awareness about the importance of residential sprinklers,” said Ron Marvel, Chair of the Delaware State Fire Commission. Eichler worked closely with Middletown officials to provide technical guidance and public education materials during the ordinance’s development process. “These measures will protect families, save lives, and reduce the burden on our first responders.” With the adoption of this policy, Middletown becomes the latest Delaware municipality to require residential fire sprinklers, joining Lewes, Milton, and Newark.

DSU hosts U.S. Ambassador to Ecuador for a fireside chat

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