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Wilmington Police Department
Michael J. Szczerba, Chief of Police

WPD News Room                                                      Return to WPD main page

M/Sgt. Steven H. Barnes
Public Information Officer
(302) 576-3162
steven.barnes@cj.state.de.us

News Releases & Advisories

Wilmington Man Shot; Early Investigation Points to Attempted Robbery
Thursday, March 11, 2010, 10:50 a.m.

Wilmington Man Shot After Observing Fight
Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 10:43 a.m.

Wilmington Man Shot in Leg After Observing Fight
Monday, March 8, 2010, 4:28 p.m.

Claymont Man Injured in Industrial Accident
Monday, March 8, 2010, 1:55 p.m.

Wilmington Man Shot in Leg
Monday, March 8, 2010, 10:21 a.m.

Homicide Suspect Extradited to Wilmington
Wednesday, March 3, 2010, 11:32 a.m.

Homicide Victim Identified
Tuesday, March 2, 2010, 9:17 a.m.

Maryland Man Shot In Attempted Robbery During Drug Deal
Monday, March 1, 2010, 11:21 a.m.

Wilmington Man Shot Inside Car, Pronounced Dead
Monday, March 1, 2010, 10:23 a.m.

Update on Police-Involved Shooting at Third and Broom Streets on February 4, 2010; Chief Szczerba Releases Ballistics Test Results
Friday, February 26, 2010, 3:16 p.m.

New Castle Man Collapses After Suffering Gunshot to His Abdomen
Friday, February 26, 2010, 11:20 a.m.

Man Suffers Multiple Injuries After Jumping From Apartment Rooftop
Tuesday, February 23, 2010, 12:40 p.m.

Philadelphia Woman Stabbed
Monday, February 22, 2010, 1:05 p.m.

Wilmington Man Suffers Head Wound in Shooting
Friday, February 19, 2010, 2:43 p.m.

Philadelphia Man Arrested for 2007 Wilmington Homicide
Thursday, February 18, 2010, 9:42 a.m.

Homicide Victim Identified
Thursday, February 18, 2010, 9:06 a.m.

Wilmington Man Shot and Robbed After Drug Transaction
Thursday, February 18, 2010, 8:49 a.m.

Gunshot Strikes New Castle Man in the Leg
Thursday, February 18, 2010, 8:33 a.m.

Investigation Continuing in Stabbing Homicide
Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 2:41 p.m.

Police Investigating Early Morning Homicide
Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 9:34 a.m.

Suspicious Package Found to be Not Dangerous
Monday, February 15, 2010, 4:06 p.m.

Suspicious Package Found in the 500 Block of W. 10th Street
Monday, February 15, 2010, 3:09 p.m.

Wilmington Woman Shot in the Hand
Monday, February 15, 2010, 12:20 p.m.

Wilmington Man Shot in Attempted Robbery
Monday, February 15, 2010, 12:07 p.m.

From the New Castle County Police Department:
Police Continue to Search for Missing 15 year old Pregnant Female

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Man Found Dead in the Snow From New Castle
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 2:35 p.m.

Man Found Dead in the Snow Identified
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 1:13 p.m.

Unidentified Man Found Dead Lying Face Down in Snow
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 10:46 a.m.

Wilmington Man Shot in the Buttocks
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 9:40 a.m.

Suspicious Package on Sidewalk Determined to be Not Dangerous
Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 4:39 p.m.

Suspicious Package Found on Sidewalk
Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 3:37 p.m.

Suspect Arrested in Shooting Involving Wilmington Police Officer
Monday, February 8, 2010, 10:36 p.m.

Snow Storm Claims One In City
Sunday, February 7, 2010, 12:27 p.m.

Victim Identified in N. Broom Street Homicide
Thursday, February 4, 2010, 4:27 p.m.

Victim Identified in Shooting Involving Police Detective
Thursday, February 4, 2010, 3:07 p.m.

Police Detective Involved in Shooting
Thursday, February 4, 2010, 9:15 a.m.

Wilmington Man Arrested in N. Broom Street Homicide
Thursday, February 4, 2010, 7:29 a.m.

Defendant Arrested in Fatal Accident Involving 9-Year-Old Boy
Wednesday, February 3, 2010, 2:36 p.m.

Wilmington Man Shot in Legs
Monday, February 1, 2010, 2:29 p.m.

Repeat Offender Charged With Attempted Murder
Monday, February 1, 2010, 11:57 a.m.

Police Involved in Early Morning Shooting
Sunday, January 31, 2010, 11:23 a.m.

Wilmington Man Shot in the Face and Arm
Saturday, January 30, 2010, 9:46 a.m.

Market Street Shooting Victim Pronounced Dead
Friday, January 29, 2010, 10:44 a.m.

Wilmington Man Shot in the Head
Wednesday, January 27, 2010, 11:53 p.m.

Wilmington Man Shot in the Leg
Wednesday, January 27, 2010, 11:52 p.m.

One Suspect Arrested, Another Wanted for Shooting and Homicide of Wilmington Brothers
Tuesday, January 26, 2010, 10:21 a.m.

Bank Robbery Suspect Apprehended
Saturday, January 23, 2010, 4:13 p.m.

Wilmington Man Stabbed in the Unit Block of W. 30th Street
Friday, January 22, 2010, 2:50 p.m.

Shooting 22nd & Monroe Streets
Thursday, January 21, 2010, 4:35 p.m.

Suspect Arrested in 2700 Block Lancaster Avenue Auto Theft/Kidnapping
Thursday, January 21, 2010, 9:44 a.m.

Auto Theft/Kidnapping 2700 Block Lancaster Avenue
Tuesday, January 19, 2010, 9:45 a.m.

Dart Bus Accident Update
Thursday, January 14, 2010, 3:20 p.m.

Dart Bus Accident
Thursday, January 14, 2010, 3:01 p.m.

Police Shooting
Wednesday, January 13, 2010, 11:01 a.m.

Subject Arrested for Failure to Verify Sex Offender Information
Monday, January 11, 2010, 2:11 p.m.

Robbery/Sexual Assault
Monday, January 11, 2010, 1:17 a.m.

Fatal Accident Update
Monday, January 11, 2010, 2:34 p.m.

Traffic Fatality
Saturday, January 9, 2010, 6:14 p.m.

Armed Robbery Arrest
Friday, January 8, 2010, 4:15 p.m.

Bomb Threat YMCA 501 W. 11th Street
Friday, January 8, 2010, 2:08 p.m.

Victim Identified in Jefferson Street Homicide
Friday, January 8, 2010, 1:57 p.m.

Subject Wanted for Failure to Verify Sex Offender Information
Friday, January 8, 2010, 1:48 p.m.

Three Suspects Arrested in Favor’s Liquor Store Robbery
Friday, January 8, 2010, 11:07 a.m.

Shooting 4100 Block of N. Market Street
Thursday, January 7, 2010, 11:29 p.m.

Homicide 300 Block of Jefferson Street
Thursday, January 7, 2010, 11:14 p.m.

Bomb Threat YMCA 501 W. 11th Street
Thursday, January 7, 2010, 2:47 p.m.

Traffic Advisory Update
Thursday, January 7, 2010, 1:08 p.m.

Traffic Advisory
Thursday, January 7, 2010, 9:16 a.m.

Bomb Threat YMCA 501 W. 11th Street
Tuesday, January 5, 2010, 11:31 a.m.

Traffic Alert Update
Monday, January 4, 2010, 1:01 p.m.

Traffic Alert
Monday, January 4, 2010, 10:30 a.m.

Vehicle Collision Into Building
Sunday, January 3, 2010, 1:16 p.m.

 

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