Newport, DE 19804 – On Monday, October 26, 2026, at approximately 4:30 p.m., officers with the New Castle County Division of Police were conducting proactive patrols near East Justice Street in Newport when an automatic license plate reader alerted them to a stolen Toyota Camry. Officers verified the vehicle’s registration through a law enforcement database and confirmed it had been reported stolen from Wilmington on October 21, 2026.

Officers observed the vehicle traveling on Justice Street and activated their emergency equipment to conduct a traffic stop. The driver refused to stop and fled at a high rate of speed, committing multiple traffic violations and endangering other motorists. Officers ultimately lost sight of the vehicle.

At approximately 12:33 a.m. Wednesday, officers located the stolen Toyota Camry at South Rodney Street and Latimer Street in Wilmington and took the driver into custody without incident. During the arrest, the suspect attempted to provide officers with a fictitious name. Officers later confirmed his identity and determined he was the same individual who had fled from police earlier that evening.

The suspect, a 28-year-old man from Wilmington was transported to New Castle County Police Headquarters and charged with the following offenses:

• One felony count of receiving stolen property valued over $1,500

• One felony count of providing false statements to law enforcement

• One felony count of disregarding a police officer’s signal

• One misdemeanor count of reckless driving

• Two violations of overtaking or passing on the right

• Two violations of moving a vehicle without giving a proper signal

• One violation of speeding in excess of posted limits

The 28-year-old man was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court 7 and released after posting $7,500 secured bail.

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

Claymont, DE 19703 – On Friday, October 23, 2026, at approximately 7:55 a.m., officers with the New Castle County Division of Police responded to the 900 block of Cedartree Lane in the Woodacre Apartments community for a report of a person with a gun.

Upon arrival, officers learned that several individuals had been involved in a verbal altercation in the apartment complex courtyard. During the altercation, a suspect, later identified as a 17-year-old male from Claymont, allegedly brandished a handgun equipped with a green laser and pointed it at multiple victims.

Officers also learned that, before the altercation, a green laser dot had reportedly been seen in the apartment complex, possibly coming from one of the apartments.

Through further investigation, officers identified the juvenile’s apartment and recovered a loaded 9mm handgun equipped with a laser attachment. Officers determined that the handgun had been reported stolen in July 2026 and linked the juvenile to the original theft of the firearm.

The juvenile was transported to New Castle County Police Headquarters and charged with the following offenses:

• Three felony counts of Aggravated Menacing
• One felony count of Theft of a Firearm
• One felony count of Possession of a Firearm by a Person Under 21
• One felony count of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony

The juvenile was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 11 and committed to a juvenile detention center after failing to post $45,500 secured bail.

The Community Services Unit is hosting its annual Trunk or Treat this year at the Route 9 Library!

When?

Wednesday, October 28, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Where?

Route 9 Library. 3022 New Castle Avenue, New Castle, DE 19720

What to expect?

Join the New Castle County Division of Police, along with other members of the New Castle County public safety community, in the Route 9 Library parking lot for an evening of spooky fun and trick-or-treating!

Questions?  Please call (302)395-8050