Delaware City Police

10/08/2026

In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month the DCPD is offering this commemorative patch for the month of October. The cost is $5.00 while supplies last. A donation will be made from the proceeds.
Contact an officer or call DCPD/302.836.6344 to make a purchase.
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10/05/2026

***5th St. HAS BEEN RE-OPENED***

🚔🚧 5th St. ROAD CLOSURE Tu 10-06 🚧🚔

**UPDATE: 5th St. between Clinton and Adams will be closed until further notice. Utilize 4th St. as a detour.**

The block of Washington St. btwn 4th and 5th will be closed tomorrow from 530a — 7p. Residents on that block can gain access to and from their homes from 4th St.

Traffic in both directions on 5th St. will also be stopped intermittently btwn the above times.

City of Delaware City
Delaware City Fire Company

10/02/2026

🅿️🚧 DCD 2026 PARKING RESTRICTIONS Sa 10-03 🚧🅿️

The following parking restrictions are in place for DCD 2026. Vehicles will be towed at the owner’s expense.

—No Parking on Clinton St. starting at 7a. (Nowland to William St. will open following the 1p parade)
—No parking on Front St. from Washington to Canal starting at 7a
—No parking at Veterans Point semi-circle or Harbor St. starting at 7a
—No parking on east side of Washington St. parking lot (reserved for HC parking)
—No parking in Library/Comm Ctr rear parking lot starting at 7a.

City of Delaware City
Delaware City Day

10/01/2026

City of Delaware City
Delaware City Day

09/29/2026

09/26/2026

09/16/2026

🚔 Public Safety Announcement / Phone Scam 🚔

It has been brought to the attention of DCPD that scam callers are making contact and claiming that they are U.S. Marshals investigating fraudulent activity on the call taker’s behalf.

These calls appear as though they are originating from our DCPD office number…302-836-6344. Obviously, they are not.

**DO NOT GIVE ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION TO THESE CALLERS OR ANY OTHER INCOMING CALLS**

09/16/2026

Today, we honor Lieutenant Joseph Szczerba of the New Castle County Division of Police, who made the ultimate sacrifice fifteen years ago.

In the early morning hours, Lieutenant Szczerba assisted fellow officers in searching for a disorderly individual near Penn Acres Park. He located the suspect at East Roosevelt Avenue and Fifthian Drive. Following a brief foot chase, a confrontation ensued. The suspect, armed with a knife, fatally injured Lieutenant Szczerba.

The suspect was promptly taken into custody by responding officers and was later convicted of First Degree Murder, along with 13 additional charges. On January 17, 2014, he was sentenced to two life terms of imprisonment without the possibility of parole.

Lieutenant Szczerba was posthumously promoted and awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery and dedication.

We will never forget his commitment, his sacrifice, and his lasting impact on our community. His legacy continues to inspire and guide us.