(Newark, DE 19702) — On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, Patrol Officers with the New Castle County Division of Police responded to the 200 block of White Plains Court in the Concord Trace Townhouses community for a reported assault.
A 57-year-old male reported that a suspect forced entry into his residence and assaulted him and a 49-year-old male acquaintance. During the incident, the defendant — identified as 33-year-old Ras Loyd of Bear, Delaware — assaulted both victims, knocking one of them unconscious, and threatened them with a firearm. Officers determined the incident stemmed from a dispute over snow shoveling and an assigned parking space. Both victims were transported to a local hospital, where they were treated and released. Officers attempted to locate Loyd but were unsuccessful.
On Thursday, January 29, 2026, the Division’s Crisis Management Group and Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Team responded to the suspect’s residence to take him into custody on his outstanding arrest warrants. Occupants of the residence exited safely, but Loyd refused to exit and surrender. The Crisis Negotiations Team and the UAS Team attempted repeated contact without success. During the standoff, SWAT personnel used multiple tactics to gain voluntary compliance and bring the incident to a safe conclusion. Due to the connected townhome layout and ongoing safety concerns, neighboring residences in the same row were evacuated and transported by the Division’s PAL van to the Bear Library for temporary shelter.
The Delaware State Police Special Operations Response Team and the Wilmington Police Drone Team responded to provide additional resources. The Division’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team, the New Castle County Office of Emergency Management, the New Castle County Emergency Communications FieldCom(mobile communications), Delmarva Power, and Delaware Animal Services all responded to assist.
After a prolonged standoff, SWAT officers entered the residence but did not initially locate Loyd. It was quickly learned that he had breached an adjoining vacant townhome through the attic drywall. SWAT officers entered the adjacent unit and deployed K9 Nuke, who located Loyd hiding in a second-floor bedroom. Loyd actively fought with arresting officers but was ultimately taken into custody without incident. The New Castle County Paramedics Tactical EMS Team (TEMS) provided medical care on scene, and Loyd was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Loyd was originally charged with the following offenses in connection with the assault:
• Assault in the First Degree
• Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony
• Burglary in the First Degree
• Aggravated Menacing
Following yesterday’s incident, additional charges were filed. Those additional charges include:
- Burglary in the Second Degree
- Resisting Arrest
- Criminal Mischief Over $1,000
Following arraignment in Justice of the Peace Court 11, Loyd was committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in lieu of $106,000 cash bail.
The Division appreciates and thanks community members for their patience and cooperation during this extended incident.
