(Newark, DE 19702) On Friday, April 10, 2026, at approximately 2:24 a.m., Patrol Officers with the New Castle County Division of Police responded to the unit block of Alexis Drive in the Chapman Woods Townhomes community for a report of individuals breaking into vehicles.
Upon arrival, officers observed three individuals matching the provided descriptions. Two suspects, a 16-year-old male and a 14-year-old male, both of Wilmington, were immediately detained. During the investigation, the 14-year-old male was found to be in possession of marijuana, as well as property later confirmed to belong to the victim of the vehicle break-in.
A third suspect, a 15-year-old male of Wilmington, initially attempted to flee on foot but was quickly apprehended and taken into custody on Alexis Drive. During the foot pursuit, the 15-year-old discarded a loaded silver handgun, which was subsequently recovered by a pursuing officer.
The 16-year-old male was subsequently released without charges.
All suspects were taken into custody and transported to New Castle County Police Headquarters.
The 15-year-old male was charged with the following offenses:
- One felony count of possession of a firearm by a person under 21
- One felony count of possession of ammunition for a firearm by a person under 21
- One felony count of carrying a concealed deadly weapon
- One felony count of resisting arrest with force or violence
- One misdemeanor count of possession of marijuana
- One misdemeanor count of conspiracy in the third degree
- One misdemeanor count of attempted theft under $1500
The 15-year-old male was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 11 and committed to a juvenile detention center after failing to post $27,500 secured bail.
The 14-year-old male was charged with the following offenses:
- One misdemeanor count of possession of marijuana
- One misdemeanor count of theft under $1500
The 14-year-old male was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 11 and released in $7,000.00 unsecure bail.
