Arrest made in woman's murder in New Castle Co.

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Friday, January 27, 2017
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NEW CASTLE CO., Del. (WPVI) -- New Castle County police have made an arrest in connection with the murder of a 25-year-old woman.

Authorities say Jerry Blankenship surrendered to police on Thursday.

Detectives were already investigating the death of Jaclyn Engman, who was found shot in a home on the 700 block of Vinings Way that morning.

Police say they found evidence to connect Blankenship to Engman's murder.

Blankenship faces first degree murder and weapons charges.

He's being held on more than $1 million.

A possible motive has not been released.

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