New Castle County police officers made arrests on rape charges during routine overnight surveillance at a Wilmington area park early Wednesday morning.
According to authorities, officers were performing preventive patrols at Banning Park on Middleboro Road around 2:19 a.m. on May 20, 2026. During their sweep of the recreational area, law enforcement spotted a Honda Ridgeline with two occupants parked close to the dog exercise area.
The park is situated at 102 Middleboro Road in Wilmington, Delaware. Officers with the New Castle County Division of Police were conducting the proactive security checks when they made the discovery that led to the charges.
