Delaware City Arrest Records
Delaware City arrest records are kept by the Delaware City Police Department, which serves the small riverfront community in New Castle County. The city sits along the Delaware River near Fort Delaware and state parks. Search Delaware City arrest records through the Delaware City PD, Delaware State Police Troop 9, or the New Castle County court system. This page shows each path for a Delaware City records request and explains the right agency for each kind of file.
Delaware City Overview
Delaware City Police Records
The Delaware City Police Department serves the City of Delaware City and the riverfront community around it. Records include arrests, incident reports, and crash reports. These are open under the Delaware Freedom of Information Act, 29 Del. C. ch. 100. Learn more at delawarecity.delaware.gov/police-department.
The Delaware City PD page is shown here.
At delawarecity.delaware.gov/police-department, residents and visitors can find emergency contacts and records request info. The department works with New Castle County Police and Delaware State Police on regional cases. Law enforcement services coordinate with nearby Fort Delaware and state parks.
Call 911 for any in-progress emergency. Records requests follow the state FOIA rule of 15 business days. The department joins regional law enforcement groups and runs community policing for the small river community.
Note: Under 29 Del. C. § 10002(l)(4), any person may obtain their own Delaware City arrest record on proof of identity, even where third-party access is blocked.
Delaware City Public Records
Delaware City sits along the Delaware River in New Castle County. The city is run by the Delaware City Council, and law enforcement is provided by the Delaware City Police Department. Court records are handled through the New Castle County courts in Wilmington.
Vital records go to the New Castle County Clerk of the Peace. Property records are held by the New Castle County Assessor's Office. Business licenses are managed by the City of Delaware City. The Delaware Public Archives keeps historical records tied to the city's port past.
Under Delaware FOIA, 29 Del. C. ch. 100, public records requests must get a reply within 15 business days. Fees may apply for copies. The city maintains records of city council meetings and ordinances for public view.
New Castle County Police in Delaware City
The New Castle County Division of Police provides law enforcement in unincorporated areas around Delaware City. The department keeps arrest records for events within its jurisdiction. Recent arrest info is published on the department website at nccpdnews.com.
Non-emergency calls to NCC Police go to (302) 573-2800. The department runs detective units that investigate crimes near Delaware City. NCC Police work with Delaware City PD on regional cases and joint task forces.
For records, FOIA requests can be submitted under Delaware's rules. The department keeps accreditation through professional standards bodies. NCC Police cover all unincorporated zones in the county, and they work daily with Delaware State Police Troop 9 in the Delaware City area.
Delaware State Police Troop 9 in Delaware City
Delaware State Police Troop 9 serves the Delaware City area. Troop 9 handles state highway calls and rural patrol. DSP investigates crashes on Route 9 and other state roads near Delaware City. Troopers also patrol state parks around the town.
The DSP Delaware City area news page is shown here.
At dsp.delaware.gov/newsroom/?s=Delaware+City, you can view press releases on fresh Delaware City arrests. DSP collaborates with Delaware City PD on investigations. Each post lists the suspect, the charges, and the trooper's contact info.
Victim Services runs 24/7 through the DSP Victim Services Unit. Tips go to Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333. Fresh Delaware City arrests also feed into the state-wide DSP Arrest Archives.
Delaware City Court Records
Felony Delaware City arrest cases go to the New Castle County Superior Court at 500 N. King Street, Wilmington. Court of Common Pleas handles misdemeanor matters and civil cases between $15,000 and $50,000. The Leonard L. Williams Justice Center hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Delaware CourtConnect at courtconnect.courts.delaware.gov lets you search civil cases and some criminal filings from any browser. Full criminal files must be read at the Wilmington courthouse. Public access terminals are open by appointment only, at (302) 255-0740.
For a warrant check, use the DELJIS Online Wanted Person Review at deljis.delaware.gov. Inmate status runs through the DOC inmate locator. The Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in Wilmington is the main booking site for Delaware City arrests.
Delaware City Background Checks
For a full Delaware City criminal history, use the State Bureau of Identification. The fee is $72 state-only or $85 state plus federal. Prints run through IdentoGO at uenroll.identogo.com. The Newark SBI site at 100 LaGrange Avenue serves Delaware City area residents.
Sex offender data lives at sexoffender.dsp.delaware.gov. Search is free by name, workplace, or zip code. Under 11 Del. Code § 4372, a person need not disclose a Delaware City arrest that has been expunged under the Clean Slate law at aclu-de.org/en/csde.
To file a records request in Delaware City, include:
- Full name of the arrested person
- Date of birth or age
- Date of arrest, or a close guess
- Case number, if known
- Arresting agency, if known
Reply time is 15 business days under § 10003 of the Delaware Code. Copy fees and staff time may add to the cost.
Tip: Delaware City sits on the C&D Canal near Fort Delaware. Federal park-related arrests may involve the U.S. Park Service rather than local police.
Nearby Cities in New Castle County
Delaware City sits in New Castle County near New Castle, Middletown, Newark, and Wilmington. Pick a city below for local records info.
See the New Castle County page for countywide records details.