(New Castle, DE 19720) On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at approximately 1:37 p.m., Officers with the New Castle County Division of Police responded to the 100 block of Highland Boulevard in the community of Sophia Place West following reports of several individuals wearing dark clothing and masks who were attempting to break into vehicles.
When Officers arrived, they observed several individuals matching the provided descriptions near a vehicle. Upon seeing the responding Officers, the suspects ran from the area. Officers immediately gave chase to the suspects and quickly took all three into custody on Inverness Circle without further incident. The suspects were found in possession of USB charging cables and screwdrivers, items commonly used in motor vehicle thefts.
The suspects were identified as 18-year-old Dymier Clements of Felton and two 14-year-old males from New Castle.
All three suspects were transported to New Castle County Police Headquarters, where they were charged with the following offenses:
- Two felony counts of Attempted Theft of a Motor Vehicle
- Two felony counts of Conspiracy Second Degree
- One felony count of Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony
- One felony count of Possession of Burglar’s Tools
- One misdemeanor count of Resisting Arrest
- One misdemeanor count of Criminal Mischief
- One misdemeanor count of Conspiracy Third Degree
- One misdemeanor count of Attempted Theft Under $1,500
In addition, Dymier Clements was charged with one felony count of Noncompliance with Conditions of Recognizance Bond.
Clements was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court 11 and committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution after failing to post $23,000 cash bail.
The two 14-year-old males were arraigned in New Castle County Family Court and released on unsecured bail in the amounts of $5,500 and $3,900.
Dymier Clements – 18
