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Council member thanks county police after disturbance near Hispanic festival parade
Summary
At the end of the Personnel Committee meeting, Council Member Street described a Sunday night disturbance after a Hispanic festival parade and thanked New Castle County police for mutual‑aid assistance.
During the meeting's "other" business, Council Member Street described a disturbance that followed a Hispanic festival parade and thanked county police for their response.
Street said young people in cars had been driving dangerously and that large crowds led to bottles and rocks being thrown at officers. "Part of that police force was our police force, at least 20 county officers came in and helped break up the disturbance," Street said. "I just want everybody to know that I appreciate it ... the decision that was made by the department to bring at least 20 officers in and help shut that foolishness down."
The chair responded by thanking Street for the remarks and noting the comments would be acknowledged within the council. No formal action or vote followed the remarks and no members of the public spoke during the public‑comment portion of the meeting.
