Authorities are asking for the public’s help as they investigate the slaying of a 64-year-old man near New Castle.
New Castle County police responded Friday to the area of Anderson Drive in Dunleith after receiving a report of a deceased person. Upon arrival, the officers found Michael Cephas dead and determined that foul play occurred, according to information released Sunday by police.
The investigation is in its early stages and ongoing.
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Police are asking that anyone with information or video surveillance regarding this homicide to call Detective Mancuso at (302) 395-2743 or email him at John.Mancuso@newcastlede.gov.
Tipsters can contact New Castle County police in several ways:
- Send an anonymous text by texting NCCDE to 847411.
- Submit a tip at www.nccpd.com.
- Call Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333.
- Send a direct message on the New Castle County Division of Police Facebook page.
Contact the reporter Anitra Johnson at ajohnson@delawareonline.com.
