On October 10, 2023, the Newark Police Department located an unoccupied stolen motor vehicle. During the investigation two suspects entered the motor vehicle and fled from investigating officers, nearly striking a marked police car. Officers observed that an occupant of the stolen vehicle was armed during the incident. During the investigation, Cartier KENT, 20, and Qaadair PARKS, 18, both of Wilmington, Delaware were identified as suspects.
On October 12, 2023, officers of the Newark Police Department located an additional unoccupied stolen motor vehicle. Two suspects later entered the vehicle and drove away. Officers attempted to conduct a motor vehicle stop on the vehicle, but the vehicle fled from officers. In the area of 1050 South College Avenue, the fleeing vehicle left the roadway and became disabled. The occupants of the vehicle fled on foot and were chased by officers. Cartier KENT was taken into custody almost immediately after a short foot chase. Qaadair PARKS was chased along the creek and through the woods between Welsh Tract Road and West Chestnut Hill Road. PARKS was apprehended in the area of West Chestnut Hill Road. Both were arrested and later transported to the Newark Police Department.
Cartier KENT was charged with the following for the incident on October 10, 2023:
Possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony – 1 count.
Aggravated Menacing – 1 count.
Disregarding a Police Officer Signal (Subsequent Offense) – 1 count.
Receiving stolen property value over $1500.00 – 1 count.
Conspiracy 2nd Degree – 1 count.
KENT was charged with the following for the incident on October 12, 2023:
Disregarding a Police Officer Signal (Subsequent Offense) – 1 count.
Receiving stolen property value over $1500.00 – 1 count.
Conspiracy 2nd Degree – 1 count.
Resisting Arrest – 1 count.
Reckless Driving – 1 count.
Speeding – 1 count.
Qaadair PARKS was charged with the following for the incident on October 10, 2023:
Possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony – 1 count.
Possession of a firearm by a person prohibited – 1 count.
Aggravated Menacing – 1 count.
Disregarding a Police Officer Signal (Subsequent Offense) – 1 count.
Receiving stolen property value over $1500.00 – 1 count.
Conspiracy 2nd Degree – 1 count.
PARKS was charged with the following for the October 12, 2023, incident:
Disregarding a Police Officer Signal (Subsequent Offense) – 1 count.
Receiving stolen property value over $1500.00 – 1 count.
Conspiracy 2nd Degree – 1 count.
Resisting Arrest – 1 count.
Reckless Driving – 1 count.
Speeding – 1 count.
PARKS was arraigned and issued $97,150.00 cash bond. KENT was arraigned and issued $87,150.00 cash bond.
