Delaware
Multiple sightings of bear reported, Newark police say
Witnesses describe seeing bear in Trolley Square area
Police blocked off streets in Wilmington following the sighting of a bear in the city’s Trolley Square area. Video also provided by John J. Jankowski Jr. 12/5/19
Multiple sightings of a bear have been reported in the area of Julie Lane in west Newark, city police said in a press release Saturday night.
No further information was provided by police, but they urged caution.
Black bear sightings in Delaware
May 2016: Bear sightings spark alarm in northern New Castle County
May 2016: Residents ignore warnings, try to find black bear in Newark area
June 2017: Bear believed spotted in Newark, police say; sighting unconfirmed
December 2019: Police get calls about black bear visiting North Wilmington
December 2019: Bear eludes capture, causes uproar in Wilmington neighborhood
December 2019: How a bear made its way to a Wilmington backyard
December 2019: Wilmington’s celebrity bear has vanished, perhaps bothered by the uproar
June 2020: Pike Creek, Mill Creek residents report bear sightings
More about black bears
Are black bears dangerous? Here’s what to do if you see one in the wild
The number of black bears in South Jersey is on the rise. Will they come to Delaware next?
How to bear-proof your property
These tips are from the New Castle County Police and the state Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control:
- Lock garbage in a secure trash container, or keep it inside until the day of pickup. (If you keep it in your garage, close your garage door – bears are not afraid to wander into garages in search of treats.)
- Store cooking grills inside or keep them clean of food residue.
- Rinse trash containers with ammonia to eliminate food odor.
- Temporarily discontinue using backyard compost piles.
- Temporarily remove birdfeeders.
- If you have animals: a. Keep pet food indoors, and pets close to buildings and outdoor lighting. b. If you have electric fencing, make sure it’s turned on to protect chicken coops, livestock nursery pens, etc.
What to do if you encounter a black bear
- Make it aware of your presence by speaking loudly, singing, clapping your hands or making other noise.
- Make yourself look as big as possible by waving your arms. If you are with someone else, stand close together with your arms raised above your head.
- If a bear stands on its hind legs or moves closer, it may be trying to get a better view or detect scents in the air. It is usually not a threatening behavior.
- But if the bear utters a series of huffs, makes popping jaw sounds by snapping its jaws and swats the ground, these are warning signs that you are too close. Black bears will sometimes “bluff charge” when cornered, threatened or attempting to steal food. Stand your ground, avoid direct eye contact, then slowly back away – do not run.
- Black bear attacks are extremely rare. If a black bear does attack, fight back.
- Contact the Division of Fish & Wildlife to report the sighting at 800-523-3336.
This story includes previous News Journal reporting.
Delaware
Man shot and killed at park in Delaware County
COLLINGDALE, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — Police are investigating a shooting that left a man dead on Thursday night in Collingdale, Delaware County.
It happened around 11:15 p.m. at Collingdale Park near Jackson Avenue and Hibberd Avenue.
Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer says investigators are working to provide closure for all involved.
“Obviously, it’s a tragedy for that family and the entire community. Police immediately contacted county detectives. We are on the case working hand in glove,” said Stollsteimer.
The district attorney’s office says investigators have a couple of ideas on what sparked the homicide, but there’s no concrete motive at this time.
“Hopefully we’ll be able to wrap this up and just bring some closure to that community,” said Stollsteimer.
Investigators say they have a person of interest.
Police have not identified the victim but say he’s in his 20s.
Anyone with information on the case is asked to call Collingdale police.
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Delaware
Police search for shoplifter who attacked Macy's loss prevention officer
WILMINGTON, Delaware (WPVI) — Delaware State Police are looking for a shoplifting suspect accused of attacking a loss prevention officer inside the Macy’s at the Concord Mall in Wilmington.
Police released pictures of the woman still being sought. They said she took several items and tried to leave the store without paying.
A loss prevention officer tried to stop her, but authorities said she kicked him and implied she had a gun, even grabbing for her waist.
The woman was able to get away from the store.
Retail theft is a growing concern throughout the Philadelphia region.
On Friday, officers from Delaware and Chester County gathered for a retail theft training session.
“We are always better as law enforcement when we partner and we collaborate,” said Chester County District Attorney Chris de Barrena-Sarobe. “We have a lot of retail theft happening in Philadelphia and that is bleeding out into the counties.”
Delaware State Police haven’t identified the suspect who attacked the loss prevention officer and are looking for help from the public.
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Delaware
The first Delaware Student of the Week comes from Archmere Academy
The first Delaware Student of the Week is coming under the spotlight.
In case you missed it, Delaware Online/The News Journal launched an initiative to recognize achievements of high school students across the state through reader voting, every other week. This honor looks to highlight academic achievement, extracurricular activities, volunteerism, perseverance and more qualities that make up the lives of so many young scholars.
School principals and other educators sent in nominations, while readers handled the rest. So in this first round, who is our Delaware Student of the Week?
That’s Daniel Qi, of Archmere Academy. The “exceptional violinist” snagged nearly 70% of the vote in this round.
This junior has already performed with symphony orchestras, and he serves as first violinist for the Helena Raskob Arts Institute String Ensemble, according to his nominator. Daniel was awarded the first chair, while also serving as concertmaster, when chosen to perform with the Delaware All-State Orchestra.
Outside of the classroom, the top math student has also performed internationally. He played in Carnegie Hall’s National Youth Orchestra NYO2 program, and even touring Iceland with Temple Music Prep’s Youth Chamber Orchestra.
Come back for next week’s poll, set to launch on Monday morning. Educators can still make additional submissions until next week.
ICYMI: Wilmington’s Bardea restaurant team cooks dinner at Archmere Academy for Biden Quad Summit
[Editor’s note: This is a budding initiative. Did we miss your institution on our email list? Have a comment? Let us know: studentoftheweek@delawareonline.com]
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