The New Castle County Division of Police continued its investigation into the suspicious persons reported in the 1200 block of Canvasback Drive. On Sunday, October 11, 2026, officers received information that helped identify the two individuals depicted in the previously released photographs. Officers subsequently contacted the two male juveniles, ages 16 and 17, in connection with the incident.

As part of the investigation, officers obtained and executed a search warrant at one of the juveniles’ residences, where they recovered a gel bead gun, a tactical vest, and a hockey-style mask.

The investigation determined that the juveniles were involved in a prank in which they knocked on residents’ doors late at night, causing alarm among neighbors. Officers also determined that no threats of violence were made during the incidents.

Both juveniles were charged with the following offenses:

• Two misdemeanor counts of harassment
• One misdemeanor count of criminal mischief
• Two violations of criminal trespassing

Arraignment information for both juveniles is pending at this time.

The New Castle County Division of Police would like to introduce our new 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁 (𝗖𝗢𝗣𝗘)!

The COPE Unit consists of one full time sergeant and six full time police officers dedicated to maintaining a highly visible law enforcement presence throughout our communities and County parks.

The unit will focus on promoting public safety, deterring criminal activity and disorder, addressing quality of life concerns, and helping ensure our communities and parks remain safe and welcoming for residents and visitors.

COPE officers will address issues such as unpermitted gatherings, unauthorized car meetups, nuisance behavior, and other activities that negatively impact the safe and peaceful use of community and park areas.

You will see COPE officers throughout New Castle County conducting foot, bicycle, utility vehicle, and police vehicle patrols. These highly visible patrols will allow officers to engage with residents and visitors while increasing their presence throughout our communities and parks.

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Newark, DE 19720 — On Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at approximately 3:42 a.m., officers from the New Castle County Division of Police responded to the 800 block of Colorado Drive in the community of Academy Hills for a report of a shooting.

Upon arrival, officers located a 75-year-old female who had sustained a gunshot wound to her upper torso. Officers also located a 77-year-old male in the front of the residence, who was immediately placed into custody without incident.

The female was transported by ambulance to a local hospital, where she was treated for her injuries. She is currently listed in stable condition.

Detectives have determined this was an isolated incident, and there is no ongoing threat to the public.