New Castle County Police

10/16/2026

M/Cpl. Carter and K9 Nuke are working this weekend, keeping our community safe! 🐾

For emergencies: Dial 9-1-1
Non-Emergency: (302) 573-2800

10/15/2026

𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 𝗡𝗖𝗖𝗣𝗗 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗖𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗠𝗬!

The NCCPD Youth Academy gives local youth 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.

📅 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗠 𝗗𝗘𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗦

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: January through May 2027
𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: First and third Thursday of each month
𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Route 9 Library, New Castle, DE

📌 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

🔗 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://www.newcastlede.gov/2314/Youth-Academy

𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀?
𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹: 302-395-8050
𝗘𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹: [email protected]

10/14/2026

🎃 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗗𝗢𝗪𝗡 𝗜𝗦 𝗢𝗡: 𝗧𝗪𝗢 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗦 𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗟 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗡𝗞 𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧!

Get those costumes ready, time is ticking! 🎃 Get ready for an evening of spooky fun, sweet treats, and amazing costumes! 🍬

📅 Wednesday, October 28, 2026
📍 Route 9 Library
3022 New Castle Avenue
New Castle, DE 19720
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

👻 We’re ready for the costumes, the candy, and ALL the Halloween fun! Come show us what you’ve got!

10/14/2026

A Friendly Reminder from DNREC: Watch for Deer on the Roadways! 🦌

🦌 Deer are on the move, Delaware!

As the days get shorter and deer mating season approaches, drivers should be extra cautious on the roads, especially around dawn and dusk when deer are most active.

From 2021 to 2025, Delaware recorded more than 8,400 deer-related crashes, with nearly half occurring in October, November and December.

Here are a few tips to stay safe this fall:
🚗 Slow down and watch for deer along roadsides, especially in wooded areas.
🦌 If you see one deer, be prepared for others nearby.
💡 Use high beams when there’s no oncoming traffic to help spot deer.
⚠️ Never swerve to avoid a deer. Brake and stay in your lane.

With clocks turning back Nov. 1, now is a good time to brush up on safe driving habits.

10/14/2026

TWO JUVENILES CHARGED IN SERIES OF ATTEMPTED VEHICLE BREAK-INS

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.

10/13/2026

DRUG INVESTIGATION RESULTS IN ARREST, NARCOTICS SEIZURE, AND FI***RM RECOVERY

In July 2026, detectives assigned to the New Castle County Division of Police Drug and Human Trafficking Investigations Team initiated an investigation into 29-year-old D’Andre Murphy of Wilmington, who was suspected of distributing narcotics throughout New Castle County.

On Sunday, October 11, 2026, following an extensive investigation, detectives executed two search warrants at separate locations. Detectives executed the first search warrant in the 500 block of West 7th Street in New Castle, where they located and took Murphy into custody. Detectives then executed a second search warrant in the 100 block of North DuPont Street in the City of Wilmington.

During the ex*****on of the two search warrants, detectives recovered approximately 3,165 bags of suspected heroin/fentanyl, 89 grams of crack co***ne, drug-related paraphernalia, and a loaded .40-caliber handgun.

Murphy was transported to New Castle County Police Headquarters, where he was charged with the following offenses:

• Two felony counts of Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance, Tier 3
• Two felony counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tier 3
• One felony count of Possession of a Fi***rm During the Commission of a Felony
• One felony count of Possession of a Deadly Weapon by a Person Prohibited
• One misdemeanor count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Murphy was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court 7 and committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution after failing to post $128,000 cash bail.

10/12/2026

DETECTIVES ARREST 29-YEAR-OLD MALE IN CONNECTION WITH BURGLARY AND ATTEMPTED R**E

New Castle, DE 19720- On Sunday, October 11, 2026, at approximately 2:40 a.m., patrol officers with the New Castle County Division of Police responded to the unit block of Arbor Avenue in the community of Overview Gardens, New Castle, for a report of a burglary and attempted r**e involving an 80-year-old female victim.

Officers arrived within minutes of the 911 call and located a male matching the suspect's description. Officers identified the male as 29-year-old Davonso Davis of New Castle.

Detectives from the Criminal Investigation Unit responded to the scene and, during their investigation, learned of a previous allegation that Davis had sexually harassed a family member of the victim. Detectives also connected Davis to a separate attempted burglary involving a 70-year-old female victim that occurred on September 24 in the unit block of Arbor Avenue.

Davis was initially transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. On October 12, 2026, following his release from the hospital, Davis was transported to New Castle County Police Headquarters, where he was charged with the following offenses:

• One felony count of Burglary First Degree
• One felony count of Attempted R**e Second Degree
• One felony count of Attempted Burglary First Degree
• One misdemeanor count of Sexual Harassment
• One misdemeanor count of Criminal Trespass Second Degree
• One misdemeanor count of Criminal Mischief Under $1,000

Davis was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in lieu of $100,300 cash.

Detectives are asking anyone with additional information regarding these incidents, or anyone who may have experienced a similar incident, to contact Detective Alexandra Vansant at (302) 395-8137 or [email protected]. You can also provide information by calling the New Castle County Division of Police non-emergency number at (302) 573-2800.

10/12/2026

MALLARD POINTE SUSPICIOUS PERSONS UPDATE

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 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 involving knocking on residents’ doors late at night, causing alarm among neighbors. Officers also determined that no threats of violence were made during these 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.

10/12/2026

14-YEAR-OLD ARRESTED IN BROOKSIDE WITH LOADED HANDGUN

Newark, DE 19702 – On Friday, October 9, 2026, at approximately 6:15 p.m., detectives with the New Castle County Division of Police’s Active Crime Trend Team were conducting proactive patrols in the Brookside community.

A detective observed a male, later identified as a 14-year-old from Newark, commit a pedestrian crossing violation on Marrows Road. Detectives then stopped the 14-year-old and began speaking with him. While detectives were speaking with him, the 14-year-old ran away but was quickly apprehended by detectives on Marrows Road.

As detectives took the 14-year-old into custody, a loaded 9mm handgun was found to have been concealed in his clothing.

The 14-year-old was transported to New Castle County Police Headquarters and charged with the following offenses:

• One felony count of possession of a fi***rm by a person under 21
• One felony count of possession of am******on by a person under 21
• One felony count of carrying a concealed deadly weapon
• One misdemeanor count of resisting arrest
• One violation of pedestrian crossing at any place except a marked crosswalk

The 14-year-old was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 11 and committed to a juvenile detention center after failing to post $46,001 cash bail.

10/11/2026

The New Castle County Division of Police is saddened to announce the passing of retired Sergeant Thomas Bailor on October 10, 2026.

Sergeant Bailor began his career with New Castle County in December 1973 as a member of the 4th Recruit Class. He faithfully served the citizens of New Castle County for more than 20 years before retiring in June 1994.

The New Castle County Division of Police extends its deepest condolences to Sergeant Bailor’s family, friends, and all those who had the honor of serving alongside him. His service and dedication to the citizens of New Castle County will not be forgotten.