Newark Drug Investigation Leads to Two Felony Arrests

New Castle County police have taken two Newark residents into custody on multiple felony charges after completing an investigation into alleged drug distribution activities throughout Newark and nearby communities.

The arrests involved 48-year-old Brian Flagg and 36-year-old Devyn Brohawn, both from Newark, according to authorities with the New Castle County Division of Police.

Members of the department’s Violent Crime Interdiction Team conducted the investigation and made the arrests. On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, investigators carried out search warrants with support from Delaware Probation and Parole officers.

Police have not yet released additional details about the specific charges filed or the scope of the alleged drug dealing operation under investigation.