(Wilmington, DE 19803) On October 2^nd, 2021 at approximately 10:30 p.m. patrol officers from the New Castle County Division of Police were dispatched to the 400 block of Brentwood Drive in the community of Carrcroft Crest for the report of a burglary that had just occurred.

When the officers arrived, they contacted the 48-year-old female victim who had run to a neighbor’s house.  The victim reported that she was watching TV in her sunroom when she observed an unknown male in the doorway.  As she confronted the male suspect struck her with an unknown liquid.

Detectives from the New Castle County Division of Police Criminal Investigations Unit arrived at the scene and assumed the case. After an extensive investigation, no significant leads were developed.

On July 19^th, 2022, 37-year-old Victor Sanchez was arrested by officers from Wilmington Police Department. He was arrested for a felony charge of Violation of Privacy Videotape/Film/Photograph Under or Through Clothing after he was witnessed videotaping a woman with an electronic device in the women’s bathroom in an office building located on 100 block of S. West Street.

Through the analysis of forensic evidence, Victor Sanchez was identified as the suspect in the investigation from Brentwood Dr.

Sanchez, who was released after being arrested by WPD on $2000 unsecured bail was apprehended by members of the New Castle County Division of Police Special Investigations Squad on July 20th.   He was taken to police headquarters and charged with one count of felony Burglary 1^st, one count of Offensive Touching.   He was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11 and held in lieu of $21,000 cash bail.

Based on this investigation, the Division is concerned there may be additional victims who have not yet come forward. Detectives are asking anyone with any information pertaining to this investigation to contact Detective Beinke at (302)395-8116 or via e-mail nicholas.beinke @newcastlede.gov or by calling the New Castle County Division of Police non-emergency number at 302-573-2800 or Det. Sgt Ron Mullin of the Wilmington Police Department at ron.mullin@cj.state.de.us

Tipsters may also call Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333 or visit us on Facebook (IM) at New Castle County Police.

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(Newark, De 19711) Yesterday (July 20),  at approximately 7:38 p.m., officers from the New Castle County Division of Police were dispatched to the unit block of Worral Dr, in the community of Deacons Walk for the report of a drowning.

When the officers arrived New Castle County Paramedics and members from Aetna Hose, Hook & Ladder Company were already on the scene and had removed the 37-old victim from the pool.  The paramedics were able to revive the victim and he was subsequently transported to a local area hospital for treatment.  He has since been admitted to this hospital and is listed in critical condition.

Detectives from the New Castle County Division of Police Criminal Investigations Unit arrived at the scene and assumed the investigation.  The investigation revealed that the victim was not a strong swimmer and was in the pool relaxing after work.  The detectives concluded this to be an unfortunate series of events however no foul play is suspected.

The Division insists that you take the following safety measures when either you or your child is going to be around any bodies of water.

Keep a phone at the poolside so that you never have to leave the pool to answer the phone, and can call for help if needed.

Keep a life-saving ring, shepherd’s hook, and CPR instructions mounted at the poolside.

Also, citizens should learn CPR and rescue breathing.  Additionally, if a child is missing, always check the pool first. Seconds count.

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(Wilmington, De 19804) Last Monday (July 11), detectives from the New Castle County Division of Police Criminal Investigations Unit were made aware that a  15-year-old student came forward and reported that they were having a sexual relationship with their teacher “Mr. James”.

 The detectives’ investigation revealed  that “Mr. James” was a teacher at High Road School of Delaware located on 1200 N French Street in the City of Wilmington.

James L. Garfield was identified by detectives as the teacher at the school and the victim further positively identified him. Evidence was recovered that corroborated the disclosures.

Earlier today (July 15^th) a search warrant was authored and executed for Garfield’s  residence located on the unit block of Norway Avenue. He was taken into custody and transported to police headquarters.

There he was charged with two counts of felony Rape 3^rd degree Sexual Penetration Victim Under 16 Years Old, and two counts of felony Sexual Abuse of a Child by a Person of Trust 1^st Degree.  He was arraigned by the Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to  Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in lieu of $200,000 cash bail.

Based on this investigation, the Division is concerned there may be additional victims who have not yet come forward. Detectives are asking anyone with any information pertaining to this investigation or the defendant James Garfield to contact Detective Alex Laux at (302)395-2756 or via e-mail Alex.Laux@newcastlede.gov or by calling the New Castle County Division of Police non-emergency number at 302-573-2800.

Tipsters may also call Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333 or visit us on Facebook (IM) at New Castle County Police.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of assistance, the New Castle County Division of Police Victim Services Unit is available to offer you support and resources through (302)-395-8000.