(Newark, DE 19702) On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at approximately 2:45 p.m., officers responded to the unit block of Oak View Drive in the Thornwood community for a reported attempted burglary.

During the investigation, Detectives determined that between approximately 12:45 p.m. and 1:00 p.m., the suspect walked through several backyards, including those of residences in the unit blocks of Oak View Drive and Alanrose Court, and peered into the windows of multiple homes. During the incident, the suspect cut a window screen, broke a window, and attempted to enter the residences. The attempts were unsuccessful, and the suspect did not enter any of the homes.

On Wednesday, June 3, 2026, the New Castle County Division of Police requested the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect. As a result of information received, the suspect was identified as 33-year-old Brendin Viering of Bear, Delaware.

Later that day, Brendin Viering turned himself in at New Castle County Police Headquarters, where he was charged with the following offenses:

• Two felony counts of Attempted Burglary Second Degree
• Two misdemeanor counts of Attempted Theft Under $1,500
• Two misdemeanor counts of Criminal Mischief Under $1,000

Viering was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court 11 and released after posting $17,200 unsecured bail.

Brendin Viering – 33