(Bear, DE 19701) The New Castle County Division of Police has arrested 41-year-old John Warhop of Bear in connection with a series of indecent exposure and lewdness incidents.

On Friday, February 6, 2026, at approximately 4:25 p.m., Officers were dispatched to the area of Songsmith Drive and Carvel Lane following reports of a male with his pants down, exposing himself to passing motorists. Witnesses provided a description of the suspect’s clothing, and Officers later located a matching individual near a business on Quintilio Drive.

While Officers spoke with the suspect, another victim came forward, reporting that Warhop had also exposed himself in front of a business in the 400 block of Governors Place. This portion of the investigation was handled by the Delaware State Police.

John Warhop was taken into custody and transported to New Castle County Police Headquarters, where he was charged with crimes investigated by both agencies.

•             Three misdemeanor counts of Lewdness

•             Three misdemeanor counts of Indecent Exposure in the Second-Degree

•             One misdemeanor count of Disorderly Conduct

•             One violation of Public Intoxication

John Warhop was arraigned on all charges at Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution after failing to post $1,010 cash bail.

John Warhop – (41)