NEWARK, DE—Authorities are actively searching for two individuals allegedly involved in a motor vehicle crash that caused significant damage to a Newark church on January 13, 2025.
According to the Newark Police Department, Brandon Mayes, 21, (pictured) and Kasim Coleman, 24, (no photo available) both of Philadelphia, have been linked to a vehicle that struck St. John AM Church, located at the corner of New London Road and Hillside Road. The incident occurred during the early morning hours after the vehicle reportedly fled from officers at a car dealership on East Cleveland Avenue.
Police have obtained warrants for Mayes and Coleman on multiple charges, including two counts of attempted theft of a motor vehicle, receiving stolen property over $1,500, conspiracy in the second degree, and criminal mischief with damages exceeding $5,000. Additional charges encompass lesser counts of criminal mischief and various traffic violations.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities urge anyone with information about the suspects’ whereabouts to contact Detective James Skinner at (302) 366-7100 ext. 3135 or via email at jskinner@newark.de.us.
Officials stress that all charges are accusations, and both individuals remain presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
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