05.08.26
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TWO ARRESTED ON FELONY CHARGES FOLLOWING INVESTIGATION

Detectives from the New Castle County Division of Police Violent Crime Interdiction Team arrested 48-year-old Brian Flagg of Newark and 36-year-old Devyn Brohawn of Newark on multiple felony charges following an investigation into suspected drug-dealing activity in Newark and surrounding areas.

On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, detectives, with assistance from Delaware Probation and Parole, executed several search warrants at residences connected to Brian Flagg, including a home in the unit block of Granville Lane in Newark. During the search, detectives recovered approximately 65 grams of suspected methamphetamine, approximately 9 grams of suspected crack cocaine, and additional drug paraphernalia.

Detectives also executed a search warrant at a residence in the unit block of Hobart Drive in Newark. During the search, Detectives contacted Devyn Brohawn, who was found in possession of handgun ammunition. Detectives determined Brohawn was prohibited from possessing ammunition due to a prior conviction.

Additionally, Detectives recovered property belonging to a business in Middletown. Information related to that investigation was forwarded to the law enforcement agency handling the case.

Both individuals were transported to New Castle County Police Headquarters and charged with the following:

Brian Flagg

  • One felony count of Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance – Tier 3
  • One felony count of Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance
  • One felony count of Possession of a Controlled Substance – Tier 1
  • One misdemeanor count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Flagg was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution after failing to post $52,100 cash bail.

Devyn Brohawn

  • One felony count of Possession of Ammunition by a Person Prohibited
  • One misdemeanor count of Resisting Arrest

Brohawn was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to the Delores J. Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution after failing to post $5,500 cash bail.