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Lifesaving Award Presentation!

At the City Council meeting on April 23, Anthony and Connor Shaner were presented with a Lifesaving Award!  ...
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Stay Safe on the Roads: Put Down Your Phone!

As part of our ongoing effort to promote road safety, the New Castle Police Department would like to remind all drivers of the importance of...
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Thank you to our sponsors!

The sponsors listed below make it possible for the New Castle Police Department to provide free educational literature to the citizens of Ne...
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Cpl. Fabian Receives Pride and Promise Award from LCCTC!

Corporal Fabian was selected to receive the Pride and Promise Award from the Lawrence County Career and Technical Center.  Corporal Fab...
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Handle with Care Registry: A Safety Net for Our Community's ...

The New Castle Police Department is proud to announce its participation in the Handle with Care Registry, a vital program designed to provid...
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Public Safety Announcement: Alarm Registry

The New Castle Police Department is reminding residents and business owners to register their alarm systems to help reduce false alarms and ...
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Public Safety Announcement: Camera Registry Program!

The New Castle Police Department is committed to enhancing public safety and reducing crime in our community. As part of our efforts, we are...
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New Castle Police Department Seeks Public's Assistance in On...

The New Castle Police Department is continuing to actively investigate a homicide that occurred in April 2025, resulting in the death of Bri...
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New Castle Police Department: Enhancing Public Safety with C...

The New Castle Police Department is committed to providing the highest level of service to our community. As part of our ongoing efforts to ...
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Welcome to New Castle Police Department

The New Castle Police Department is a 24/7 full service police agency. It is the mission of the New Castle  Police Department to s...
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Case
Feb 4, 2026
The New Castle Police Department is continuing to actively investigate a homicide that occurred in April 2025, resulting in the death of Brian Legault. As we continue to work diligently to bring justice to the victim and his loved ones, we are seeking the public's assistance i...
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Apr 23, 2026
At the City Council meeting on April 23, Anthony and Connor Shaner were presented with a Lifesaving Award!  
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Created Apr 19, 2026 / Updated Apr 23, 2026
The New Castle Police Department is advising that Rural Ave. is closed from Neshannock Ave. to Park Ave. due to a hillside washout.  We will send out a notification whenever the roadway is reopened.
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Apr 19, 2026
Today we remember Detective Sergeant Brian Cuscino, who passed away during training on April 19, 2018. Sergeant Cuscino served with the New Castle Police Department for 17 years and was assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division.  He is survived by his wife and two ...
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Case
Apr 16, 2026
🚨 Incredible News! 🚨 Thanks to the power of our amazing community, the E-bike was recovered just minutes after this post went up! Thank you! 🙌⚡ The New Castle Police Department is currently investigating a stolen E-bike taken from the Eastside area of the city yesterday aftern...
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Apr 15, 2026
As part of our ongoing effort to promote road safety, the New Castle Police Department would like to remind all drivers of the importance of keeping their eyes on the road and their hands on the wheel. Pennsylvania Vehicle Code 3316.1 prohibits drivers from operating a motor v...
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Arrest
Apr 11, 2026
The New Castle Police Department arrested Kohlmetz, Christopher A. on Saturday April 11th, 2026. Warrant Details Warrant Type : Criminal Date Issued : Friday October 10th, 2025 Issuing Authority : Honorable Melissa A. Amodie Docket Number : CR563-2025 Reference ID : 25-1729 Th...
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Image for Dailey, Melinda Sue  - POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DELIVER and 1 additional charge
Arrest
Apr 10, 2026
The New Castle Police Department arrested Dailey, Melinda Sue on Friday April 10th, 2026. Warrant Details Warrant Type : Arrest Date Issued : Tuesday April 7th, 2026 Issuing Authority : Honorable Melissa A. Amodie Holding Department : New Castle Police Department Docket Number...
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Image for Kley, Larry Robert  - ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN and 1 additional charge
Arrest
Apr 9, 2026
The New Castle Police Department arrested Kley, Larry Robert on Thursday April 9th, 2026. Warrant Details Warrant Type : Arrest Date Issued : Tuesday April 7th, 2026 Issuing Authority : Honorable Melissa A. Amodie Holding Department : New Castle Police Department Docket Number...
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Image for Williams, Ramirez M.  - STRANGULATION and 4 additional charges
Arrest
Apr 9, 2026
The New Castle Police Department arrested Williams, Ramirez M. on Thursday April 9th, 2026. Warrant Details Warrant Type : Criminal Date Issued : Tuesday April 7th, 2026 Issuing Authority : Honorable Melissa A. Amodie Holding Department : New Castle Police Department Docket Nu...
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