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Jun 1, 2026
This Saturday (June 6, 2026), the New Castle Police Department's P.L.A.Y. (Police Leading Active Youth) Program, in conjunction with the City of New Castle, will be hosting the grand opening of the newly created pickleball court located on N. Cascade St. at the Cioffi Playgrou...
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May 29, 2026
Due to the ongoing bridge closure and resulting traffic congestion, the traffic signals at the intersection of East Washington Street and Mill Street have been changed to flashing red signals. The intersection will now operate as a four-way stop in an effort to improve traffic...
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May 29, 2026
Congratulations to Sergeant Richard Ryhal on his well-deserved promotion within the New Castle Police Department! On May 27, 2026, Officer Ryhal was officially sworn in as Sergeant during a ceremony held at City Hall. Sgt. Ryhal has proudly served the citizens of New Castle si...
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May 27, 2026
The New Castle Police Department is currently investigating a fatal motor vehicle accident that occurred on the evening of May 26, 2026. At approximately 6:35 PM, officers were dispatched to the intersection of South Walnut Street and County Line Street for a reported motor ve...
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May 26, 2026
The area of County-line and S Walnut Streets is currently closed to traffic due to a motor vehicle crash investigation.  Residents are asked to avoid the area if possible. 
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Case
Created Apr 30, 2026 / Updated May 26, 2026
The New Castle Police is seeking information relating to the homicide of Dakota Olinger that occurred on September 29, 2017 on the City's east side.  Olinger was found deceased inside his residence from multiple gunshot wounds.  If anyone has any information on this ...
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Image for Dillard, D Josh Metrius  - PERSONS NOT TO POSSESS FIREARMS and 2 additional charges
Warrant
Created May 6, 2026 / Updated May 26, 2026
D Josh Metrius Dillard is wanted by the New Castle Police for persons not to possess a firearm, aggravated assault and recklessly endangering another person.  
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Arrest
May 5, 2026
The New Castle Police Department arrested Hogue, Brenda Lee on Tuesday May 5th, 2026. Warrant Details Warrant Type : Arrest Date Issued : Tuesday April 22nd, 2025 Issuing Authority : Honorable Melissa A. Amodie Holding Department : New Castle Police Department Docket Number : ...
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Arrest
May 5, 2026
The New Castle Police Department arrested Young, Douglas E on Tuesday May 5th, 2026. Warrant Details Warrant Type : Arrest Date Issued : Monday May 4th, 2026 Issuing Authority : Honorable Melissa A. Amodie Holding Department : New Castle Police Department Docket Number : CR217...
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Warrant
Created May 4, 2026 / Updated May 26, 2026
Edward Dreyfuse is wanted by the New Castle Police for stalking and harassment.  
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Dreyfuse, Edward

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Wilbon, Jackie Jerome

Wilbon, Jackie Jerome Jr. - STATUTORY SEXUAL ASSAULT

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Madrid, Alan James - AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

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Ellsworth, Dominic Joseph - FIREARMS NOT TO BE CARRIED WITHOUT A LICENSE and 2 additional charges

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Dillard, D Josh Metrius - PERSONS NOT TO POSSESS FIREARMS and 2 additional charges