CRIME & SAFETY
'Multiple large bulges under her clothing ... led to her removing over 50 stolen items'
WILMINGTON, Del. (TND) — A woman who was wanted for shoplifting in three states was arrested in a fourth and police are crediting employees at a beauty supply store. "Ulta Beauty employees recognized the woman from previous shopliftings at their location,” Delaware State Police said, “and locations in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey."
Former Yeadon police chief who claimed he was fired for being white awarded $2.5M in settlement
Anthony Paparo, a former Delaware County police chief who accused town leadership of ousting him due to his race, was awarded $2.5M in a federal discrimination lawsuit, his lawyer confirmed to FOX 29 on Tuesday.
Police arrest barefoot ex-mayor outside Vineland City Hall
VINELAND — Robert Romano, the former mayor, was arrested at a City Hall parking lot shortly after 11 a.m. Monday after allegedly driving his car into the lot's metal fence. Romano, 71, also a retired city police lieutenant, then immediately was driven in a police cruiser across Plum Street to the police station.
A. I. du Pont teacher hurt in school fight
Delaware State Police said a teacher at A.I. Dupont High School suffered a minor injury Wednesday morning, March 27, 2024, while trying to break up a fight. The incident broke out shortly after 10:30 a.m. The school resource officer requested back up, which resulted in a fleet of state and...
Teen who died in South Jersey crash identified as local student-athlete
The 16-year-old girl killed in a two-vehicle collision last week in Deptford was identified as a local high school student and athlete. Sophia Bennett, of Washington Township, was a student in the Washington Township School District, according to Washington Township Mayor Laurie Burns. “Our hearts ache for her family, friends,...
Cops seeking help locating N.J. man missing since February
Gloucester County authorities are asking for the public’s help locating a man who has been missing since last month. Jareel Carter, 30, was reported missing by his family, according to Deptford Township Police. Carter is 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 160 pounds. He is known to frequent...
Delco treatment program is helping people struggling with addiction stay out of jail
RIDLEY TOWNSHIP, PA. (CBS) – An effort to help people struggling with addiction is picking up steam in Delaware County.This week, a group of mental health experts visited the Swarthmore Police Department to raise awareness about the Law Enforcement Treatment Initiative (LETI). It's a drug diversion program in which low-level drug offenders can get their charges dropped in exchange for completing a free 90-day treatment program at behavioral health clinic MVP Recovery.Corporal Leo Doyle, from the Ridley Township Police Department who works for MVP Recovery, co-led the training with counselor Phil Waibel."The hesitation with police officers might be just, not...
Update: Arrest made for Mar. 9th shooting in Wilmington
A man has been arrested in connection with a shooting in Wilmington earlier this month. Wilmington Police said an investigation into the March 9th shooting on Washington Street determined the identity of a suspect. 39-year-old Justin Hackett was arrested Monday without incident during a traffic stop on West 23rd Street.
Police urge vigilance after Harrison burglary
A recent residential burglary in Harrison Township has prompted Mantua and Wenonah police to urge vigilance in their towns. The burglary resulted in a vehicle being stolen, according to Harrison police, who are still investigating the case with help from the department’s detective bureau. Mantua Police Chief Darren White...
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