Newark, DE 19702 – On October 17, 2026, at approximately 6:10 p.m., officers from the New Castle County Division of Police were in the area of Opus Drive in the Christiana Falls community when they observed an individual, later identified as 39-year-old Bryant Goldsboro of Newark, commit a pedestrian violation in the roadway.

When officers in marked New Castle County Police vehicles attempted to contact Goldsboro, he ran from the scene. Officers immediately pursued him and quickly apprehended him on Bryon Court. Following his apprehension, officers discovered a loaded .380-caliber handgun and suspected illegal narcotics.

Further investigation revealed that the handgun had been reported stolen in 2024. Officers also recovered approximately 15 grams of powder cocaine, 5.6 grams of crystal methamphetamine, three MDMA pills (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine), 47 grams of marijuana, and 20 OxyContin pills.

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

• Two felony counts of Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Person Prohibited
• One felony count of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
• One felony count of Possession with Intent to Deliver, Tier 2 Quantity
• One felony count of Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon
• One felony count of Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance
• One felony count of Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tier 2 Quantity
• One felony count of Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tier 1 Quantity
• One felony count of Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited
• One felony count of Receiving a Stolen Firearm
• Two misdemeanor counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance
• One misdemeanor count of Possession of Marijuana
• One misdemeanor count of Resisting Arrest
• One violation of Pedestrian on Roadway When Sidewalk Is Available

Goldsboro was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 7 and committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution after failing to post $109,350 cash bail.

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The NCCPD Youth Academy gives local youth ages 13 to 17, from 8th grade through high school seniors, an opportunity to explore law enforcement through hands-on activities and instruction from police officers. Cadets will learn about criminal investigations, traffic stops, evidence collection, CPR, leadership, and teamwork while gaining a better understanding of police operations and the importance of serving their community.

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Bear, DE 19701 – On Monday, October 12, 2026, at approximately 1:05 a.m., officers from the New Castle County Division of Police responded to the 300 block of Varsity Lane, in the parking lot of School Bell Apartments, for a report of subjects attempting to break into vehicles.

As officers arrived at the apartment complex, the suspects observed the police vehicles and immediately began running away. Officers pursued and apprehended both suspects, who were subsequently identified as two 16-year-old males, one from Wilmington and the other from Bridgeville, Delaware.

During the investigation, officers determined that the suspects had attempted to enter at least five vehicles within the apartment complex.

Both juveniles were taken into custody and transported to New Castle County Police Headquarters, where they were charged with the following offenses:

• Five felony counts of Attempted Burglary in the Third Degree
• One felony count of Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony
• One felony count of Conspiracy in the Second Degree
• Five misdemeanor counts of Attempted Theft Under $1,500
• One misdemeanor count of Resisting Arrest
• One violation of Loitering

One of the 16-year-olds was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 11 and committed to a detention center on $6,550 cash bail. The second 16-year-old was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 7 and released on $10,500 unsecured bail.