(Wilmington, DE 19803) On Thursday, August 27, 2026, at approximately 6:48 p.m., patrol officers, along with a K9 Officer from the New Castle County Division of Police, responded to Brandywine Creek State Park to assist several other agencies in the search for a missing, nonverbal, 6-year-old child with special needs.

Once on scene, M/Cpl DiGati and her K9 partner, FiasKo, were taken to an area of the woods believed to be a possible last known location of the missing child. FiasKo was provided with a known scent from the child and immediately acquired the scent and began tracking along a trail that led M/Cpl. DiGati deeper into a secluded wooded area. As FiasKo continued tracking, the search team heard a noise in the area. A member of the search team followed the sound and located the missing 6-year-old child in a heavily wooded, brush-covered area directly adjacent to a pond.

The child was found barefoot, muddy, and wet, but was fortunately in good health and was safely reunited with his family.

𝗪𝗘’𝗥𝗘 𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗭𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗧𝗢 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞!

It’s your turn to experience 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗭𝗢𝗡𝗘! Join the New Castle County Division of Police for an afternoon of games, music, snacks, and family fun! Meet your local officers, connect with your neighbors, and make some summer memories at this FREE community event.

📍 Bayberry North Park

100 North Bayberry Parkway

📅 Wednesday, September 2, 2026

🕓 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

We’ll have plenty of activities, games, and treats for all ages! Bring your family, invite your neighbors, and come spend the afternoon with us.

𝗪𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗣𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗘𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘!

As students head back to school, remember that school buses make frequent stops to get our children to and from school safely.

Do you know when it is legal to pass a stopped school bus? 🛑

Take a look at this easy-to-follow DelDOT diagram to learn the rules and help keep our students safe this school year.