11.12.25
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PATROL OFFICERS AND K9 TEAM THWART THEFT SPREE IN NEW CASTLE

(New Castle, DE, 19720) Officers from the New Castle County Division of Police have arrested 19-year-old Stephan DeShields of Wilmington and 19-year-old Nadihr Ross-Turner of Wilmington following a vehicle theft investigation. On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, just after 2:00 a.m., officers were dispatched to the community of Rutledge – New Castle for a theft in progress. It was reported that multiple suspects were walking around the neighborhood trying car door handles. It was further reported that the suspects were using tools to force entry into cars. Officers immediately responded to the neighborhood and located the suspects, at which time multiple foot pursuits ensued. A perimeter was established, and K9 Ramza and his handler conducted a track due to the suspects hiding in the neighborhood. The K9 team then flushed the suspects from their hiding spot as they ran directly into the hands of assisting officers. The suspects were taken into custody without incident and identified as Stephan DeShields and Nadihr Ross-Turner. K9 Ramza further assisted in locating tools that had been discarded by the pair.

Officers were able to link the two to a stolen Toyota Camry that was parked nearby. This vehicle had been stolen from a residence on Staghorn Drive prior to officers arriving. In total, the group was linked to 4 separate thefts or attempted thefts in the community. DeShields and Ross-Turner were charged with one felony count of theft of a motor vehicle, two felony counts of attempted theft of a motor vehicle, four felony counts of conspiracy in the second degree, two misdemeanor counts of theft, and one misdemeanor count of criminal mischief. They were both arraigned by the Justice of the Peace Court 11 and held in lieu of secured bail. Officers believe the pair conducted additional thefts. If you have surveillance footage or information, please don’t hesitate to contact NCCPD.

Tips can be forwarded to:

  • New Castle County Division of Police non-emergency number at (302) 573-2800
  • Criminal Investigations Unit at (302) 395-8110
  • Facebook (IM) “New Castle County Police”

DESHIELDS, STEPHAN (19)

ROSS-TURNER, NADIHR (19)

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