New Castle Recent Arrests Records
New Castle city recent arrests are handled by the City of New Castle Police Department, one of the oldest police departments in the country (established 1672). Chief Richard McCabe leads the force from 1 Municipal Boulevard. Note: the city of New Castle sits inside New Castle County, so county-wide resources also apply. For a New Castle arrest lookup, the department publishes annual reports with enforcement data broken down by demographics, the Delaware Judiciary CourtConnect portal tracks case dockets, and DELJIS covers warrants. This page covers every route for finding New Castle recent arrests.
New Castle Overview
New Castle City Police Recent Arrests
The City of New Castle Police Department (NCPD) is one of the oldest police departments in the nation, tracing its roots to 1672. The department mission is to be an innovative, community-oriented police department committed to professional service. Chief Richard McCabe leads the force today.
The NCPD main site hosts the full department portal.
The site has sections on About Us, Command Staff, Meet the Officers, Reports, FAQ, Contact Us, and Citizen Complaints. Patrol squads cover specific neighborhoods: A Squad runs Shawtown, Washington Park, and Washington Square; B Squad covers Dobbinsville and Downtown; C Squad patrols Van Dyke Village, Baldton, and New Castle Manor; D Squad works Penn Valley, Boothurst, and Buttonwood.
New Castle Police Contact
The NCPD contact page has the full set of phone numbers and email addresses.
Phone: 302-322-9800. Email: Police@newcastlecity.delaware.gov. Address: 1 Municipal Boulevard, New Castle, DE 19720. Fax: (302) 322-9825. Social media runs on Facebook (New Castle City Police Department) and Twitter (@city_castle).
Non-emergency dispatch runs through the New Castle County 24/7 line at 302-573-2800. The county can send a city officer or a county officer depending on who is closer.
Detective contacts:
- Detective Dominic Mills: 302-221-4541, Dominick.Mills@cj.state.de.us
- Detective Anthony Massello: 302-221-4559, Anthony.Massello@cj.state.de.us
- Internal Affairs Officer Keith Dempsey: keith.dempsey@cj.state.de.us
New Castle PD Reports and Annual Data
NCPD publishes annual reports with arrest data, use of force stats, demographics, and response times.
The NCPD reports page has annual reports for 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. The 2023 report breaks down enforcement data by race, ethnicity, and gender, compares city demographics to the surrounding area, and documents response time data for Priority One incidents (average 5:10).
Part I crimes tracked by NCPD:
- Kidnap, Rape, Robbery, Assault/Aggravated
- Burglary
- Theft
- Theft/Auto
Part II crimes tracked include other assaults, received stolen property, criminal mischief, weapons, other sex offenses, drugs, noise and disorderly premises, trespass, and disorderly conduct. Quality of life calls are tracked by location at sites like Airport Plaza Shopping Center, Buttonwood, Dobbinsville, and Van Dyke Plaza.
The Criminal Investigative Unit (CIU) has two full-time detectives investigating serious felonies. The unit is available 24/7/365 through an on-call rotation.
How to Get New Castle Arrest Reports
NCPD follows strict release rules for arrest and incident reports.
The NCPD FAQ page covers each procedure.
Crime reports are not released to anyone other than the victim unless directed by a court order. For minor children, the custodial parent or legal guardian can obtain the victim's copy. To get a copy, victims must appear in person with photo ID, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Bringing the victim's assistance card helps staff find the report faster.
Crash reports cost $25.00. Only the driver or owner of a vehicle involved can request a copy. Call 302-322-9800, Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and ask for the police secretary. Not all collisions are investigated; private property collisions usually skip a report unless there's a serious injury, DUI, structural damage, or reckless driving.
Traffic ticket copies are free in person with a valid ID.
Note: Many New Castle arrests are arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 11, 2 Penns Way #100A, phone (302) 323-4450.
How to Search New Castle Arrest Records
Pick the tool that matches what you have. CourtConnect for court dockets. DELJIS for warrants. VINE for custody status.
To run a New Castle arrest search, bring:
- Full name of the person
- Approximate arrest date
- Court that heard the case (often JoP Court 11)
- Case number if you have one
The Delaware CourtConnect portal returns dockets from Superior Court, Court of Common Pleas, and JoP Court 11. Search is free. Use the DELJIS Wanted Person Review for open warrants. Custody status runs through the DOC inmate locator, which points to VINELink.
Delaware State Police also report New Castle city arrests on the DSP arrest archive. Recent examples include a New Castle stabbing arrest (August 2025), a Route 1 traffic stop that led to felony gun and drug arrests, and a New Castle man arrested on felony drug and weapon charges.
Warrant Checks for New Castle Arrests
Active warrants for a New Castle arrest sit in DELJIS. The DELJIS Wanted Person Review covers every Delaware court, so warrants issued at JoP Court 11 appear alongside warrants from other Delaware courts.
Results show full name, birth month and year, charges, race, sex, issuing court, warrant number, and case number. Don't act on a result yourself. Contact the issuing court or turn yourself in. Only sworn officers can arrest on a warrant.
For custody alerts, sign up with VINE through the DOC locator. Notifications go out by phone, text, email, or TTY when an inmate's status changes.
Citizen Complaints and Internal Affairs
NCPD has an internal affairs process for citizen complaints about officers.
The NCPD citizen complaints page walks through the process. For immediate issues, call the on-duty patrol supervisor at 302-573-2800 or email Police@newcastlecity.delaware.gov. If no response in 24 hours, call 322-9800 and ask for the on-call staff officer.
All parties in a formal complaint are interviewed on the record. If misconduct is sustained, the officer is disciplined under established guidelines or may elect a Professional Standards Board hearing selected by the Criminal Justice Council. Criminal complaints get referred to the Department of Justice, Division of Civil Rights Public Trust. Internal Affairs Officer Keith Dempsey handles these files.
City of New Castle FOIA for Arrest Records
The City of New Castle runs its FOIA intake through the City Administrator.
The City of New Castle contact and FOIA page has the coordinator info. Antonina Tantillo serves as FOIA Coordinator and City Administrator. Email: atantillo@newcastlecity.delaware.gov. Phone: (302) 322-9812.
FOIA requests can be mailed or dropped at the City Administration Building, 220 Delaware Street, New Castle, DE 19720, Attention: FOIA Coordinator. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Copy fees from the FOIA form:
- $0.50 per single-sided copy
- $1.00 per double-sided copy
- Plus staff time for research
- $10.00 minimum per audio recording of public meetings
An employee of the city must be present when public records are reviewed, to maintain record integrity. Delaware FOIA law under Title 29, Chapter 100 sets the 15 business day response deadline.
New Castle County Recent Arrests
The city of New Castle sits inside New Castle County. Felony cases from a New Castle arrest move to the Leonard L. Williams Justice Center in Wilmington. For more county-level info, see the county page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are close to New Castle and share the same county court system and DELJIS database.