Bear, DE 19701 – On Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at approximately 3:06 a.m., officers with the New Castle County Division of Police responded to the 2000 block of Old Kirkwood Road in the Rolling Meadows community after receiving a report of a burglary in progress.
Responding officers were advised that an unknown male was attempting to enter the victim’s residence through the front door. Upon arrival, officers observed a male standing at the front of the home and immediately took him into custody. The male was later identified as a 29-year-old man from Delaware City, DE.
Through their investigation, officers determined that the suspect was not known to the homeowner and had repeatedly struck the front door, using his body weight in an attempt to force his way into the residence. The homeowner, who was awakened by the banging, went to the front door and held it closed, preventing the suspect from forcing it open and protecting the occupants inside until officers arrived. Officers also discovered that the suspect had damaged the homeowner’s exterior property.
Officers then transported the suspect to a local hospital for a medical evaluation. While at the hospital, the suspect attempted to remove his handcuffs and threatened the officer with physical harm. The suspect then became combative with the officer, resulting in an altercation during which the officer sustained minor injuries.
After being released from the hospital, the suspect was transported to New Castle County Police Headquarters, where he was charged with the following offenses:
- One count of Attempted Burglary in the First Degree
- One felony count of Resisting Arrest
- One misdemeanor count of Criminal Mischief
- One misdemeanor count of Attempted Criminal Mischief
- One misdemeanor count of Attempted Escape in the Third Degree
- One violation of Public Intoxication
The 29-year-old man was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution after failing to post $11,750 cash bail.
Due to legal limitations established under House Bill 59, we are unable to release the name or photograph of the suspect(s).