Recent Arrests in Delaware City
Delaware City recent arrests are handled by the small Delaware City Police Department at 407 Clinton Street. Chief Mike Henderson leads the force. The County 911 Center dispatches the nearest available officer, which can be a Delaware City unit or a New Castle County Police unit depending on who is closest. Delaware City is a small historic town on the Delaware River in New Castle County, not the whole state. For a Delaware City arrest lookup, the department publishes monthly activity reports, the Delaware Judiciary CourtConnect portal tracks the court docket, and DELJIS covers warrants and custody.
Delaware City Overview
Delaware City Police Recent Arrests
The Delaware City Police Department (DCPD) is a small city force that shares a building with Town Hall at 407 Clinton Street. Non-emergency office phone is (302) 836-6344. Emergency is 911. Chief Mike Henderson runs the department. DCPD is active on Twitter at @delawarecity_pd, where the department posts news and updates.
The Delaware City Police page is the main city portal for department news and hiring info.
Because Delaware City is small, the County 911 Center may dispatch either a DCPD officer or a New Castle County Police officer for any call, depending on proximity.
Delaware City Police Monthly Reports
DCPD publishes monthly activity reports with crime stats and significant events. The August 2025 report showed 89 calls for service (up 7.2 percent from the prior year), 587 year-to-date calls (up 23.5 percent), 59 traffic arrests, 4 criminal arrests, 19 crime reports, 18 field service reports, and 3 accidents.
Significant events in the August 2025 report included a 17-year-old runaway juvenile case, an alleged rape investigation where the victim became uncooperative, and an arrest made with help from the New Castle County Police Fugitive Apprehension and Surveillance Team for stalking and criminal contempt charges.
Historical January 2023 reporting showed 54 calls for service, 18 traffic arrests, and 6 criminal arrests. Events that month included fraud cases, sex crime investigations, and officer training.
Note: DCPD monthly activity reports are the clearest ongoing public source for Delaware City recent arrests trends and case highlights.
Delaware City Town Hall and Police Contact
Town Hall hosts both the city administrative offices and the police department.
The Delaware City Town Hall page has the full contact list.
| Address | 407 Clinton Street, Delaware City, DE 19706 |
|---|---|
| Mailing | P.O. Box 4159, Delaware City, DE 19706 |
| Police Non-Emergency | (302) 836-6344 |
| Town Clerk | (302) 834-4573 |
| Fire Department | (302) 834-9336 |
| General Email | townhall@ci.delaware-city.de.us |
Town Hall hours: Monday 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Tuesday through Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. City Manager Britney Loveland and Mayor Paul H. Johnson, Sr. lead the city.
How to Search Delaware City Arrest Records
Pick the tool based on what you know. Name for CourtConnect. Last name for DELJIS. Name plus DOB for the DOC locator.
To run a Delaware City arrest search, bring:
- Full name of the person
- Approximate arrest date
- Court that heard the case
- Case number or police report number if you have one
The Delaware CourtConnect portal searches by party name, case number, attorney name, or police report number. It returns filings from Superior Court, Court of Common Pleas, and Justice of the Peace Court. Registration is not required for basic searches.
For custody status, use the DOC inmate locator. Delaware City arrestees usually go to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in Wilmington.
For a certified criminal history, the nearest SBI fingerprint sites are in Wilmington or New Castle. Book through IdentoGO. Fees run $72 state, $85 state plus federal.
Warrant Checks for Delaware City Arrests
Active warrants tied to a Delaware City arrest live in the statewide DELJIS database. Run a name through the DELJIS Online Wanted Person Review. The tool pulls from every Delaware court.
Results show full name, birth month and year, charges, race, sex, issuing court, warrant number, and case number. Recent status updates may not appear right away. Only sworn officers can make arrests on a warrant.
For New Castle County-level news on major cases that touch the Delaware City area, the New Castle County Police Department news feed at nccpdnews.com covers gold alerts, drug operation arrests, and cold case updates.
CJC Disclosures for Delaware City PD
The Delaware Criminal Justice Council publishes mandatory disclosures for every law enforcement agency in the state.
The CJC Delaware City PD page hosts HB 205 Annual Reports beginning in 2024, plus Reported Incidents under 11 Del. C. 9210 (law enforcement incident narratives). These reports show the count of public complaints, internal complaints, formal investigations, and the disposition of each.
CJC posts narratives within 30 calendar days of receipt, though the underlying complaint substantiation can take up to one year. As of the latest update, Delaware City did not have specific incident narratives listed.
Delaware City FOIA for Arrest Records
For records not available through the records desk, file a Freedom of Information Act request with Delaware City.
The Delaware City FOIA request form is online. FOIA Coordinator is Britney Loveland (who also serves as City Manager), phone (302) 834-4573. Submissions go to Town Hall at 407 Clinton Street.
Delaware FOIA law under Title 29, Chapter 100 gives the city 15 business days to respond. The form asks for a cost threshold so you can set a dollar limit before fees go up. Voluminous requests may be delayed. A FOIA request itself may be treated as a public record.
Criminal History Checks for Delaware City Residents
For a certified Delaware criminal history tied to a Delaware City arrest, the nearest SBI fingerprint sites are in Wilmington or Newark. Both are among the nine fingerprint locations statewide. Appointments book through IdentoGO. Walk-ins are not always accepted; check ahead.
Fees run $72.00 for a state certified history, $85.00 for state plus federal (when mandated by law), and $30.00 for printed fingerprint cards only. Expungement applications start at $72.00 with an extra $75.00 if the court approves the application.
Service codes:
- Personal Criminal History: 27RVGT
- Permit to Purchase (handgun): 27S8N2
- Expungement Application: 27S23V
- Driving Privilege Card: 27S424
Photo ID is required. Mail-in service is not accepted at fingerprint sites. Delaware State Police Victim Services runs a 24-hour hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 for victims of crimes in the Delaware City area.
Delaware City Arrest Custody Details
After a Delaware City arrest that ends in a hold, the person usually goes to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in Wilmington, the main detention center for New Castle County. HRYCI holds pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates.
Check current custody through the DOC inmate locator. The tool routes to VINELink for the public search. Free notifications go out by phone, text, or email when the inmate's status changes. Delaware runs a unified system, so the DOC handles both jail and prison duty.
The New Castle County Police Department news feed at nccpdnews.com also covers cases that touch Delaware City, especially when NCCPD officers respond as the nearest unit. Public Information (302) 395-8050. Records Unit (302) 395-8171.
New Castle County Recent Arrests
Delaware City sits in New Castle County. Felony cases from a Delaware City arrest route to the Leonard L. Williams Justice Center in Wilmington. See the county page for more info.
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