On Saturday, November 7, 2026, at approximately 6:20 p.m., officers from the New Castle County Division of Police responded to an address in the 1000 block of Wagoner Drive in the Woodland Heights community, where an arrest was made in connection with an investigation into Unlawful Sexual Contact.
As the investigation continues, detectives are reviewing the details and believe there is a possibility of additional victims.
The suspect has been identified as 36-year-old Michael McCarthy of Wilmington, Delaware.
Anyone who believes they may have been a victim or has information related to this investigation is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Kevin Mackie of the Criminal Investigations Unit at (302) 395-8252 or via email at Kevin.Mackie@newcastlede.gov. You can also submit tips by calling the New Castle County Division of Police non-emergency number at (302) 573-2800.
Michael McCarthy – 36