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NEWARK MAN ARRESTED FOLLOWING SHOTS-FIRED INVESTIGATION IN IRON HILL APARTMENTS

Newark, DE 19702 – On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at approximately 9:40 p.m., officers from the New Castle County Division of Police responded to the Iron Hill Apartments community for a reported shots-fired incident.

Upon arrival, officers located several fired cartridge casings in the parking lot of the apartment complex. Several vehicles were found to have sustained damage from gunfire. Officers determined that one of the vehicles struck was occupied at the time, placing the occupant at substantial risk of serious injury. Fortunately, no one was struck by gunfire.

Detectives from the Division’s Criminal Investigations Unit responded to the scene and assumed the investigation.

During the investigation, detectives utilized Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology to identify a potential suspect vehicle, which provided valuable investigative leads and assisted in identifying a possible suspect.

Detectives continued their thorough investigation to establish a direct connection between the suspect and the incident. Once that connection was established, detectives obtained an arrest warrant on November 2, 2026, for a 25-year-old male from Newark, DE.

Detectives assigned to the Division’s Fugitive Apprehension and Surveillance Team were notified and tasked with locating the suspect. On November 10, 2026, the suspect was located in New Castle and taken into custody without incident.

The suspect was transported to New Castle County Police Headquarters, where he was charged with the following offenses:

  • One felony count of Reckless Endangering First Degree
  • One felony count of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
  • One felony count of Conspiracy Second Degree
  • Two misdemeanor counts of Criminal Mischief Under $1,000

The 25-year-old male was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in lieu of $69,000 cash bail.

Anyone with information related to this case is asked to contact Detective Watson at (302) 395-8030 or Daniel.Watson@newcastlede.gov. You may also provide information by calling the New Castle County Police non-emergency number at (302) 573-2800.

Tips may remain anonymous by contacting Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333 or by submitting a tip online at http://www.delawarecrimestoppers.com.

Due to legal limitations established under House Bill 59, we are unable to release the name or photograph of the suspect(s).