Press Releases
15-year-old juvenile of Middletown, DE arrested for possession of a deadly weapon (Firearm) by a person prohibited following a criminal investigation.
Published on February 21, 2024
MIDDLETOWN DE:On 02/19/2024, the Middletown Police began investigating a 15-year-old juvenile, of Middletown, Delaware, in reference to social media posts containing their possible illegal possession of a firearm.On 02/20/2024 a search warrant was s…
Months-long criminal investigation leads to arrest for drug offenses.
Published on February 02, 2024
The Middletown Police have arrested 40-year-old Helen Dugan of Middletown, DE for drug offenses following a criminal investigation.Over the course of the last few months, the Middletown Police began investigating Helen Dugan, 40 years old, of the 80…
Arrest of three suspects involved in the theft of motor vehicles
Published on July 20, 2023
On July 17, 2023, around 0530 hours, the Middletown Police Department responded to the community of St. Anne’s for numerous reports of motor vehicle thefts and thefts from within motor vehicles. During the course of this investigation, it was…
Townsend Man Arrested for Felony Assault Following Road Rage Incident
Published on May 02, 2023
Isiah Beaufort of Townsend, DEThe Middletown Police have arrested 22-year-old Isiah Beaufort of Townsend, DE for felony assault following an investigation that began on Sunday evening.MIDDLETOWN DE: On April 23, 2023, at approximately 6:00 pm., Midd…
UPDATE/ARREST MADE - Shooting Incident 34-22-009232
Published on March 08, 2023
On September 23, 2022, at approximately 9:15 pm Middletown Police were in the area Bunker Hill Road and Choptank Road when shots were fired. Two gunshot victims were located in the area with non-life-threatening injuries. The Middletown Police Depar…
Townsend Man Arrested for Armed Robbery
Published on February 21, 2023
On February 11, 2023, at approximately 920 pm, Middletown Police Officers responded to the Valero at 38 E. Main St. in Middletown, Delaware in reference to a person with a gun. Further investigation revealed that a robbery occurred outside, and the…
Stolen Motor Vehicle and Recovery
Published on February 06, 2023
On January 31, 2023, at approximately 1400 hours, MPD officers responded to the area of Flower Hall and Willow Grove Mill Drives, Middletown, DE 19709 for a reported hit and run accident. While in route, MPD officers were notified that four suspects…
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug and Gun Arrest
Published on January 19, 2023
On January 16h, 2023 at approximately 11:45 PM Middletown Police conducted a vehicle stop on Cedar Lane Road at Redden Lane, Middletown, DE. While conducting the investigation, police learned the rear passenger, later identified as Chazmen Cousi…
Assistance needed for Murder Investigation (Akeem Evans)
Published on November 17, 2022
The Middletown Police Department requests the public’s assistance in connection to the 2020 murder of Akeem Evans The Middletown Police Department is asking for the assistance of the public in connection to the 2020 murder of Akeem Evans.On November…
Middletown Police Department Seeks Assistance in Identifying Robbery Suspect
Published on October 14, 2022
Reference Complaint Number 34-22-009822MIDDLETOWN DE: On October 10, 2022 at approximately 9:21 pm an unknown male entered the La Costena Market located at 14 East Main Street Middletown, Delaware produced a firearm and demanded cash before fleeing.…
UPDATE/ARREST MADE - Shooting Incident 34-22-009232
Published on October 13, 2022
Suspects in Shooting ArrestedMIDDLETOWN DE: On September 23, 2022, at approximately 9:15 pm Middletown Police were in the area Bunker Hill Road and Choptank Road when shots were fired. Two gunshot victims were located in the area with non-life-thr…
Shooting Incident 34-22-009232
Published on September 24, 2022
Middletown Police are currently investigating a shooting that occurred in the area of Bunker Hill Road east of Choptank Road on Friday September 23, 2022. At approximately 9:15 pm Middletown Police were in the area when they heard shots being fired.…
UPDATE/ARREST MADE- Shooting Investigation 34-22-007639
Published on September 08, 2022
Middletown, DE: On August 9, 2022 at 7pm the Middletown Police responded to E. Cole Blvd for a shooting which left a victim hospitalized with gunshot wounds. After an ongoing investigatio…
Weapon Offense Arrest
Published on April 27, 2022
Over the last several months, the Middletown Police Department conducted an investigation involving Tahmir Pernsley and his involvement in drug dealing and weapons offenses throughout the Town of Middletown, Delaware. As a result of this investigati…
Robbery & Burglary Arrest 34-22-003446
Published on April 27, 2022
On April 14, 2022, at approximately 1832 hours, the Middletown Police Department (MPD) responded to the Lowes at 500 W. Main St. Middletown, Delaware 19709 in reference to a robbery that just occurred. The suspect was identified as a white male who …
Attempted Robbery 1st Degree Arrest 34-22-002820
Published on March 29, 2022
On March 26, 2022 at approximately 8:05P.M Middletown Police with the assistance of New Castle County Police responded to the Village Wine and Spirits (211 Middletown Warwick Rd) for the report of an attempted robbery with a weapon. On scene police …
UPDATE/ARRESTS MADE - Shooting Incident 34-22-000114
Published on February 09, 2022
On Wednesday January 5th at approximately 10:45 am Middletown PD with the assistance of New Castle County Police responded to the 300 block of Liborio Drive in reference to a shooting. An innocent bystander sitting in their vehicle received a non-l…
Shooting Incident 34-22-000114
Published on January 05, 2022
On January 5, 2022 at approximately 1046am, the Middletown Police responded to the unit block of Liborio Drive in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival police located one victim who was transported to the hospital and is stable condition.Middletown…
Pending Shooting Investigation
Published on November 17, 2021
The Middletown Police Department requests the publics assistance in connection to the 2020 murder of Akeem Evans: The Middletown Police Department is asking for the assistance of the public in connection to the 2020 murder of Akeem Evans. On Novembe…
Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision on Tuesday, November 9th.
Published on November 10, 2021
On Tuesday November 9th, The Middletown Police Department responded to E. Main Street and Dickenson Blvd for a fatal motor vehicle collision. At approximately 11 a.m. a Harley Davidson motorcycle and Honda Element collided within the intersection…
Drug Dealing and Weapon Offense
Published on September 17, 2021
Over the course of the summer, the Middletown Police Department conducted an investigation involving James Moore, 18, Middletown Delaware, (pictured below) for his involvement in drug dealing and weapons offenses throughout the Town of Middletown, D…
Public Notice - 2021 Re-Accreditation Administered by CALEA
Published on June 07, 2021
MIDDLETOWN POLICE DEPARTMENTDivision of PolicePUBLIC NOTICE The Middletown Police Department has scheduled an on-site assessment as part of a program to achieve re-accreditation by verifying it meets nationally recognized …
Shooting Incident 34-21-005327
Published on June 02, 2021
Middletown Police are actively investigation the shooting incident in the area of W. Lake St. and N. Broad St. that occurred on May 28, 2021 at approximately 10pm. Middletown Police are seeking to contact any individuals that may have witnessed or …
Shooting Incident 34-21-005108
Published on June 01, 2021
Middletown Police are actively investigating the shooting incident in the Millbranch Community from May 23, 2021 at approximately 6pm. Middletown Police are aware there were several individuals at the parkland and basketball courts located off of A…
Shooting Suspect Arrested 34-20-013039
Published on April 07, 2021
On November 30, 2020, the Middletown Police Department (MPD) responded to Cole Boulevard in reference to a shooting in progress. During the shooting a vehicle was struck multiple times, however no one was injured. After a lengthy investigation, El…
Shooting Suspect Arrested 34-21-001651
Published on March 04, 2021
On February 19, 2021, the Middletown Police Department (MPD) responded to Naughty Lane and Vincent Circle in reference to a shooting in progress. Following this incident, the MPD Criminal Investigations Unit assumed the investigation. Du…
Shooting Incidents 34-21-001651 & 34-21-001652
Published on February 20, 2021
As of early Saturday morning, the Middletown Police are investigating two complaints where unknown suspect(s) fired multiple gun shots.
The first complaint occurred in Middletown Village in the area of Vincent Circle & Naughty Lane…
Unlawful Sexual Contact 34-21-001625
Published on February 19, 2021
On February 18, 2021 Middletown Police responded to a residence in the Spring Mill Community for the report of a possible sexual assault. The elderly victim reported that a male claiming to be from the fire department entered her residence…
Robbery 34-21-000449
Published on January 20, 2021
The Middletown Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a robbery suspect. On January 14, 2021 at approximately 8:45 pm Middletown Police responded to the Middletown Liquors for the report of robbery just oc…
Shooting 34-20-012730
Published on November 22, 2020
On Saturday, November 21st, 2020, at approximately 11:44 PM, the Middletown Police Department responded to the area of Cole Blvd. and new Street in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, Police located a 32 year old male victim who was later p…
