Three individuals are now facing criminal charges following an attempted vehicle break-in incident at a New Castle County residential community.
On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, just after 1:37 in the afternoon, officers from the New Castle County Division of Police were dispatched to the 100 block of Highland Boulevard in the Sophia Place West community. Residents had called in reports of multiple people dressed in dark clothing and wearing masks who appeared to be trying to force their way into parked vehicles in the area.
The investigation led to charges being filed against three individuals in connection with the attempted thefts.
