TWO JUVENILES ARRESTED FOLLOWING VEHICLE BREAK-INS; LOADED FIREARM RECOVERED

(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.

19-YEAR-OLD WILMINGTON MAN FACES 25 FELONY CHARGES FOR CHILD PORNOGRAPHY

(Wilmington, DE 19809) – In February 2026, Detectives from the New Castle County Division of Police Criminal Investigations Unit received information that 19-year-old Logan Albright, of Cannon Drive in Wilmington, was in possession of child pornography, also referred to as child sexual abuse material (CSAM), on his cell phone.

Detectives immediately opened an investigation into the incident and, after a thorough review, obtained a search warrant for the contents of Albright’s cell phone. During the search, Detectives located 25 images and videos depicting child sexual abuse material, some dating back to 2023. Detectives determined that Albright had been using online communication apps on his phone to access servers containing child pornography.

On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, Logan Albright, who was already in custody at the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution, was arraigned on the following charge:

  • Twenty-five felony counts of Dealing in Child Pornography.

Following his arraignment, Albright remained at the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution after failing to post $500,000.00 cash bail.

Logan Albright – 19

Automated Speed Enforcement Expands to Milltown Road & McKennans Church Road

(Wilmington, DE 19808) The New Castle County Police Department will implement automated speed enforcement along Milltown Road, from McKennans Church Road to Duncan Road, and along McKennans Church Road, from Milltown Road to Bardell Drive, to enhance traffic safety in these residential areas.

As part of this initiative:

• “Photo Enforced” signs will be placed alongside speed limit signs to alert motorists that automated enforcement is active.

• Beginning April 15, 2026, the system will begin monitoring speeds. A 30-day warning period will follow activation, during which drivers traveling 6 MPH or more over the speed limit will receive a warning.

• After the warning period, civil violations will be issued to drivers exceeding the speed limit by 6 MPH or more. These violations are civil penalties and do not result in points on a driver’s record or affect insurance rates.

• The automated speed enforcement units are mobile and may be repositioned at various locations within the designated residential enforcement zone along Milltown Road and McKennans Church Road.

This enforcement follows the passage of state legislation, including Senate Bill 200 of the 153rd Delaware General Assembly, Section 137, which authorizes automated speed enforcement for speeds of 6 miles per hour or more in response to residents’ ongoing concerns about speeding on Milltown Road and McKennans Church Road.

New Castle County does not collect revenue generated from these violations.

The New Castle County Police Department encourages all motorists to obey posted speed limits and drive safely to protect residents and all roadway users.