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Yahoo
29-06-2025
- Yahoo
New Castle County Police investigating indecent exposure incident in park near Newark
New Castle County police are looking for a suspect in a June 27 indecent exposure incident near Newark. Police responded to Brookside Park, in the 100 block of Old Newark Road, around 2:15 p.m. and spoke with a 12-year-old victim and his parents. The child said he saw a white male suspect standing near the footbridge that leads to Carlisle Road and Cameron Lane, a police news release said, "watching him before exposing himself." Police checked the surrounding area but could not locate the suspect, whom the child described as approximately 40 - 45 years old and about 6 feet tall with an average build, police said. He was last seen wearing a gray t-shirt, black shorts and a red baseball cap with black stitching. The suspect may also have a red bicycle, according to police. Police: New Castle County bids farewell to Nikko, beloved police service dog, and his handler Anyone with information or surveillance footage related to this incident should contact Det. Weldon at 302-395-2815 or or by calling the New Castle County Division of Police non-emergency number at 302-573-2800. You can also contact Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or send the New Castle County Division of Police a Facebook message. This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Police looking for Newark-area indecent exposure suspect
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Yahoo
Mom Charged with Murder After Previously Claiming Her 3-Year-Old Daughter Had Been Kidnapped: Police
Darrian Randle, 31, is facing murder and child abuse charges, per Maryland State Police (MSP) The mom previously alleged that her daughter was kidnapped on Tuesday, June 10, according to a New Castle County Police Facebook post A second suspect, Cedrick Antoine Britten, 44, has also been arrested and is facing charges including accessory to first and second-degree murderA mother has been charged with murder after previously claiming that her 3-year-old daughter had been kidnapped, according to police. On Wednesday, June 11, Maryland State Police (MSP) stated in a news release that Darrian Randle, 31, had been arrested and "charged with first and second-degree murder, first degree of child abuse resulting in death of a minor under thirteen, and other related criminal charges," in connection with the disappearance of her 3-year-old daughter, Nola Dinkins. Randle, of Newark, Delaware, previously alleged that on the evening of Tuesday, June 10, "she had pulled over after Nola became upset and was attempting to comfort her when an unknown white male armed with a handgun approached the vehicle and took Nola. The suspect then fled in a dark-colored SUV driven by a white female," the New Castle County Police (NCCPD) said in a news release shared on Facebook on Wednesday. "An Amber Alert was issued for 3-year-old Nola, prompting an overnight investigation by the New Castle County Division of Police Criminal Investigations Unit and the FBI. Detectives later determined Darrian's account was false," the news release continued. Police said the Amber Alert was canceled earlier on Wednesday, adding that the case, which was turned over to the MSP, was now being investigated as a homicide. The NCCPD confirmed Randle has also been charged with one count of felony falsely reporting. The MSP said in Wednesday's release that a second person, Cedrick Antoine Britten, 44, of North East, Maryland, has also been arrested. He has been "charged with accessory to first and second-degree murder after the fact, failure to report child death, and other related criminal charges," per the Facebook post. Britten is Randle's boyfriend, according to ABC-affiliate station WPVI, citing police. The MSP stated human remains were found on Wednesday afternoon, but the body, consistent with that of a young child, was yet to be identified. "The New Castle County Division of Police requested Maryland State Police to respond to Randle's last known address in North East where they made contact with Britten. Further investigation led to potential criminal activity which subsequently led to the recovery of human remains in a vacant lot in North East, Maryland," per the MSP news release. "At 1:45 p.m. [local time] today, investigators from the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit located human remains consistent with that of a young child. Positive identification of the remains is pending autopsy results by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore," the release continued. The MSP added in the release, "Randle is currently in police custody at the New Castle County Division of Police awaiting extradition," while "Britten is in police custody in Maryland and awaiting transport to the Cecil County District Court for an initial appearance." The NCCPD said on Facebook that Randle had been "committed to the Baylor Women's Correctional Institution in lieu of $1,000,000 cash bail." Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. A preliminary court hearing for Randle has been scheduled for Monday, June 23, according to online inmate records. The MSP didn't immediately respond when contacted by PEOPLE for additional information. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Yahoo
Mom Charged with Murder After Previously Claiming Her 3-Year-Old Daughter Had Been Kidnapped: Police
Darrian Randle, 31, is facing murder and child abuse charges, per Maryland State Police (MSP) The mom previously alleged that her daughter was kidnapped on Tuesday, June 10, according to a New Castle County Police Facebook post A second suspect, Cedrick Antoine Britten, 44, has also been arrested and is facing charges including accessory to first and second-degree murderA mother has been charged with murder after previously claiming that her 3-year-old daughter had been kidnapped, according to police. On Wednesday, June 11, Maryland State Police (MSP) stated in a news release that Darrian Randle, 31, had been arrested and "charged with first and second-degree murder, first degree of child abuse resulting in death of a minor under thirteen, and other related criminal charges," in connection with the disappearance of her 3-year-old daughter, Nola Dinkins. Randle, of Newark, Delaware, previously alleged that on the evening of Tuesday, June 10, "she had pulled over after Nola became upset and was attempting to comfort her when an unknown white male armed with a handgun approached the vehicle and took Nola. The suspect then fled in a dark-colored SUV driven by a white female," the New Castle County Police (NCCPD) said in a news release shared on Facebook on Wednesday. "An Amber Alert was issued for 3-year-old Nola, prompting an overnight investigation by the New Castle County Division of Police Criminal Investigations Unit and the FBI. Detectives later determined Darrian's account was false," the news release continued. Police said the Amber Alert was canceled earlier on Wednesday, adding that the case, which was turned over to the MSP, was now being investigated as a homicide. The NCCPD confirmed Randle has also been charged with one count of felony falsely reporting. The MSP said in Wednesday's release that a second person, Cedrick Antoine Britten, 44, of North East, Maryland, has also been arrested. He has been "charged with accessory to first and second-degree murder after the fact, failure to report child death, and other related criminal charges," per the Facebook post. Britten is Randle's boyfriend, according to ABC-affiliate station WPVI, citing police. The MSP stated human remains were found on Wednesday afternoon, but the body, consistent with that of a young child, was yet to be identified. "The New Castle County Division of Police requested Maryland State Police to respond to Randle's last known address in North East where they made contact with Britten. Further investigation led to potential criminal activity which subsequently led to the recovery of human remains in a vacant lot in North East, Maryland," per the MSP news release. "At 1:45 p.m. [local time] today, investigators from the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit located human remains consistent with that of a young child. Positive identification of the remains is pending autopsy results by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore," the release continued. The MSP added in the release, "Randle is currently in police custody at the New Castle County Division of Police awaiting extradition," while "Britten is in police custody in Maryland and awaiting transport to the Cecil County District Court for an initial appearance." The NCCPD said on Facebook that Randle had been "committed to the Baylor Women's Correctional Institution in lieu of $1,000,000 cash bail." Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. A preliminary court hearing for Randle has been scheduled for Monday, June 23, according to online inmate records. The MSP didn't immediately respond when contacted by PEOPLE for additional information. Read the original article on People
Newsweek
12-06-2025
- Newsweek
Mom Reports 3-Year-Old Daughter Missing, Then Police Charged Her for Murder
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A Delaware mother who reported her 3-year-old daughter missing on Tuesday was charged with murder in Maryland after officials determined the abduction claim was false, according to police. Darrian Randle, 31, was initially arrested for falsely reporting by New Castle County Police before authorities expanded their investigation and charged her with murder and other offenses in Maryland linked to the death of her daughter, Nola Dinkins. Darrian Randle was initially arrested for falsely reporting by police in Delaware, before authorities expanded their investigation and charged her with murder and other offenses in Maryland linked to the death of her daughter, Nola... Darrian Randle was initially arrested for falsely reporting by police in Delaware, before authorities expanded their investigation and charged her with murder and other offenses in Maryland linked to the death of her daughter, Nola Dinkins. More New Castle County Police The Context The case prompted an AMBER Alert, mobilizing federal, state and local law enforcement in a multi-state investigation. In order to issue an AMBER Alert, authorities must confirm that an abduction has occurred. "To allow activations in the absence of significant information that an abduction has occurred could lead to abuse of the system and ultimately weaken its effectiveness," the Department of Justice said on its website. "At the same time, each case must be appraised on its own merits and a judgment call made quickly." What To Know On Tuesday evening, patrol officers responded to a 911 call on the 500 block of Gender Road in Newark. Randle reported that her daughter, Dinkins, had been abducted by an unknown male armed with a handgun who allegedly fled in a dark SUV, New Castle County Police said in a news release. This led authorities to issue an AMBER Alert for the missing child, launching an intensive investigation involving New Castle County Police, Maryland State Police and the FBI. Detectives later determined that Randle's story was false, according to New Castle County Police. She was charged with felony falsely reporting and booked into the Baylor Women's Correctional Institution in lieu of $1 million cash bail. The Amber Alert was subsequently canceled. Officials announced that the case is now being investigated as a homicide. Maryland State Police charged Randle with first- and second-degree murder, first- and second-degree assault, child abuse, reckless endangerment, neglect, burying/disposing of a body in an unauthorized place, and failure to report a child death, according to records obtained by the Delaware News Journal. A second individual, 44-year-old Cedrick Antoine Britten, was also arrested and charged as an accessory to first- and second-degree murder after the fact, along with related offenses. Newsweek reached out to Maryland State Police for comment. Human remains consistent with a young child were found in a vacant lot in North East, Maryland, on Wednesday. Identification of the remains is pending autopsy results by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore. What People Are Saying New Castle County Police, in a news release: "This remains an active investigation for both the New Castle County Division of Police and the Maryland State Police." What Happens Next The Maryland State Police Homicide Unit is leading the investigation with assistance from the FBI and New Castle County Police. Police said Britten is in custody in Maryland, awaiting transport to the Cecil County District Court for an initial appearance. Randle is in custody in Delaware and is expected to be extradited. Do you have a story that Newsweek should be covering? Do you have any questions about this story? Contact LiveNews@
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Yahoo
Mom of 3-year-old Nola Dinkins, who was subject of Amber Alert, charged with lying to police
The mother of a 3-year-old girl whom police say falsely reported that her daughter was abducted has been charged with lying to police following an "intensive" nightlong investigation that involved multiple police agencies, including the FBI. Darrian Randle, 31, was charged with one felony count of false reporting for calling New Castle County Police on the evening of June 10 to say her daughter, Nola Dinkins, was abducted at gunpoint in the 500 block of Gender Road in Ogletown. Police now believe Dinkins to be dead, with Maryland State Police saying just before 4:30 p.m. on June 11 that a body had been found in Cecil County. The agency said investigators are "waiting on positive identification." BACKGROUND: Bill to limit Delaware police cooperation with feds on immigration released from House committee Randle told police that she was driving and Dinkins was upset, so she stopped the car to calm the girl down about 7:15 p.m. She claimed that's when the little girl was taken. Police said at a brief news conference on June 11 that the story was a lie. 'The Amber Alert is now canceled and there's no danger to the public,' said New Castle County Police Sgt. Andrea Botterbusch. 'Sadly, this incident is now being treated as a homicide investigation.' Elena Russo, a spokesperson for the Maryland State Police, confirmed they are leading the investigation. She said police believe the child lived in Cecil County, Maryland. Little information about Randle was immediately known. A largely private Facebook profile showcased two photos that appeared to be of Dinkins when she was a baby. Court records from Indiana, where public records show Randle lived for many years, show a paternity case with Dinkins' father was resolved in March of this year. Randle had filed a notice of relocation in January. The case ultimately went to mediation and was resolved, court records show. When reached by Delaware Online/The News Journal via phone on June 11, Dinkins' paternal grandmother directed a reporter to a family spokesperson. That woman, who did not give her name, said the family did not have "anything to share at this moment." This is a developing story. Return to for updates. This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Mom of girl who was subject of Amber Alert charged with lying to police
