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Newport Police Department

The Newport Police Department is a 24 hour police department located in New Castle County Delaware.

03/04/2026

The Delaware State Police have made four arrests connected to a string of crimes in New Castle County in January. The suspects are 24-year-old Damon Hancock of Wilmington; 46-year-old Elwood […]

12/24/2025

Our hearts are with the Delaware State Police during this time of sorrow.

10/31/2025

Agenda for November's PAC Meeting

10/26/2025

Happy Friday, Friends!
8 Days away from the 9th Annual Operation: Warm Newport - Sam's KIDS Camping out for Coats.

Thanks to generous donations from:
- Mike Jeandell
- Kevin Wilson
- Randall Law
- Doug Cornforth (koolkkidgen)
AND first-time supporter of the Delaware River and Bay Authority - we have now secured 546 coats! (Goal: 2,000).

10/25/2025

We are here today from 10 am - 2 pm to accept your unwanted medications. Newport Old Town Hall
15 N. Augustine Street, Newport, DE

10/17/2025

🚆 Have Your Say on the Future of Newport!
Take the project survey now: https://publicinput.com/d31552

Don’t miss your chance to make a difference— join us at the upcoming Newport Train Station Public Workshop!
🗓️ October 20, 2025 | ⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 Minquas Fire Company, 21 James St., Newport, DE
We want to hear from YOU! Share your ideas and feedback about the potential Newport Train Station and help shape this exciting project.

10/01/2025

We may be small, but we are doing big things. Come join our team. https://www.joindelaware.com/departments/newport

08/25/2025

We spent our morning welcoming the Richey Elementary School students back to school !

We would like to give special thanks to our Police Accountability Committee and to Staples - Prices Corner for their assistance with obtaining the school supplies.

08/21/2025

Traffic Stop Results in Weapon Arrest

On August 17th, 2025, at approximately 11:19 P.M., a Newport Police Officer observed a vehicle traveling northbound on State Route 141 commit a moving violation as well as an equipment violation.

A traffic stop was initiated on Boxwood Road and the Officer contacted the operator, who was identified as Cody Mcgonigal, 24 of Wilmington, Delaware.

During the course of the traffic stop, the Officer learned that Mr. Mcgonigal was concealing a handgun in his right front pocket, leading to his arrest. A further search of Mr. Mcgonigal revealed a box cutter style knife which was also concealed in his waistband.

Mr. Mcgonigal was transported to the Newport Police Department where he was charged with the following offenses:

-turn signal violation
-improper muffler
-carrying a concealed deadly weapon a firearm
-carrying a concealed deadly weapon
-failure to have proof of insurance in possession

Mr. Mcgonigal was arraigned via videophone at the Justice of the Peace Court 11 and issued a $2,620.00 secured bail. Mr. Mcgonigal was turned over to the Delaware Department of Correction after failing to post bail.

08/02/2025

Pursuit Suspected Identified and Apprehended

On July 24th, 2025, a Newport Police Officer observed a motorcycle traveling westbound on W Justis Street without displaying a registration. The Officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the motorcycle however, the operator elected to flee from the Officer.

Through a coordinated effort between members of the public, along with our investigative measures, the operator was positively identified as John Lawhead, 34 of Newark, Delaware. The Officer obtained an arrest warrant for Mr. Lawhead for the following charges:

-Disregarding a Police Officers Signal
-Resisting Arrest
-Failure to display a registration
-Driving while suspended
-No motorcycle license
-Operating a motorcycle without a helmet and or safety glasses

With the assistance of the Delaware State Police, John Lawhead was apprehended in Newport on August 2nd, 2025.

Mr. Lawhead was also wanted by the Newport and Newark Alderman’s Court for unrelated matters.

Mr. Lawhead was arraigned at the Justice of the Peace Court 11 where he was issued a $3,400.00 cash bail. Mr. Lawhead was remanded to the Delaware Department of Correction after failing to post bail.

07/24/2025

The Newport Police Department seeks the public’s assistance regarding the identity of the individuals in the photograph below.

If you have any information regarding the individuals, please contact Sergeant Kashner at (302) 995-1411 or [email protected].

Tips and information can also be submitted via our page or by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers.

Address

226 N James Street
Newport, DE
19804

Telephone

+13029951411

Website

http://newport.delaware.gov/police-department/

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