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Police seek public’s help in locating missing 11-year-old
WILMINGTON- The Wilmington Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating an 11-year-old boy who has been reported missing. Jayvion Dennis was last seen on Saturday, March 22 in the 500 block of West 7th Street. Authorities describe him as a Black male, 5 feet 1 inch tall, weighing approximately 100 pounds. He was last seen wearing a …
Priest and teacher facing extradition on child sex abuse charges
WILMINGTON- Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with multiple counts of child sexual abuse that allegedly took place between 1994 and 1996. John Taggart, 80, a former priest, and Christopher Crisona, 57, a former teacher, are facing felony charges following an investigation into abuse allegations at St. Thomas the Apostle School and its rectory, as well as …
Report: Overall crime in Wilmington down, but murders up
WILMINGTON – An end-of-year crime report shows Wilmington had a 21% drop in crime in 2024, including a drop in shootings. “We are proud to share crime data for the past year, and to highlight continued reductions in major crime categories and enhancements to public safety in Wilmington,” said Wilmington Police Department Chief Wilfredo Campos in a news release. Although …
Food drive sponsored by Wilmington Police scheduled for Sunday
WILMINGTON – For the third straight year, the Wilmington Police Department will hold a Thanksgiving Turkey Drive to benefit city residents in need. The event will be held on Sunday, Nov. 24, from 1-4 p.m. at 300 North Walnut Street. “This annual turkey drive is a wonderful example of how our police officers work each day to help support and …
Police recommend vigilance with AT&T iPhone and other deliveries as holidays loom
With the holiday season approaching, Delaware police want to ensure residents are careful with their packages, especially with an uptick in porch thefts. The Wall Street Journal published an article last week listing Delaware as one of eight states with a problem of iPhone package theft, but they did not respond to multiple inquiries this week about whether they plan …
Wilm. Council approves $363K for mental health services on cop responses
The Wilmington City Council approved a resolution Thursday night that pairs mental health clinicians with police officers to respond to calls for service to support individuals experiencing a crisis. Resolution 0413, sponsored by Councilwoman Yolanda McCoy, District 6, authorizes the Wilmington Police Department’s grant application to the Delaware Criminal Justice Council in the amount of $363,000. The funds will be …