New Castle County Police Charge Man in Child Sexual Assault Case

New Castle County police investigators have taken a 35-year-old man into custody on several felony charges stemming from an alleged sexual assault of a young child.

Jose Martinez-Salinas faces multiple serious charges after law enforcement officials conducted an investigation into the reported assault of a child younger than 12 years old.

Police officers were called to respond to the sexual assault report on June 4, 2026, in New Castle County. The incident prompted detectives with the New Castle County Division of Police to launch their investigation that ultimately led to Martinez-Salinas’ arrest.

The suspect is now facing multiple felony counts in connection with the alleged crimes against the minor victim.