Middletown Police Department

05/26/2026

🚔 Middletown Police Department Youth Leadership Academy – 2026 🚔

The MPD Youth Leadership Academy is back for 2026! This hands-on program is designed to build leadership, confidence, and life skills while giving youth a behind-the-scenes look at law enforcement and community service.

📅 Program Dates & Times:
• Week #1 (Boys): July 27–31, 2026
• Week #2 (Girls): August 3–7, 2026
⏰ Daily Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

👥 Eligibility:
Youth ages 13–16

Participants will take part in interactive training, team-building exercises, career exploration, and real-world experiences led by MPD officers and community partners.

📝 Apply here:
https://form.jotform.com/261377115784160

📞 Questions?
Contact Master Sergeant Saunders
📧 [email protected]
📱 (302) 376-9950

Spots are limited—don’t wait to apply!

05/25/2026

Traffic Reminder – Memorial Day Parade

Reminder that road closures will be in effect on Monday, May 25 from 10:00–11:00 AM for the Memorial Day Parade.

🚧 Expect delays in the areas of E. Lake St., N. Catherine St., E. Main St., and N. Broad St., with surrounding streets also impacted.

🚗 Please plan ahead, use alternate routes, and follow posted detours.

05/20/2026

Memorial Day Parade Traffic Advisory

The Middletown Police Department would like to remind residents and visitors of temporary road closures and traffic delays for the upcoming Memorial Day Parade.

🗓 Date: Monday, May 25, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

🚧 Impacted Areas:

E. Lake St.
N. Catherine St.
E. Main St.
N. Broad St.

These roadways make up the parade route and will be closed during the event. Surrounding streets should also expect significant traffic delays and backups.

🚗 Plan Ahead:

Use alternate routes when possible
Allow extra travel time
Follow posted detours (see attached graphic)

We appreciate your patience as we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

05/18/2026

🚫 Drive Sober. Arrive Alive. 🚫

As we head into Memorial Day Weekend, please remember that driving impaired can cost you your license, your reputation, up to $10,000 in fines — or worse, your life.

Make the right choice every time:
✔️ Plan a sober ride
✔️ Use a rideshare or call a friend
✔️ Never get behind the wheel impaired

Let’s work together to keep Delaware crash-free.

👉 ArriveAliveDE.com/Drive-Sober

05/15/2026

Middletown Police Department Drug Investigation Results in Multiple Arrests

On May 14, 2026, the Middletown Police Department, in partnership with the Kent County Governor’s Task Force and the Kent County Drug Unit, concluded a multi-week drug investigation involving Leroy Berry, a 38-year-old Middletown resident and six-time convicted felon.

As a result of the investigation, officers made contact with Berry in the area of E. Lake Street and N. Cox Street. Berry was taken into custody along with Keenany Brady (39, Middletown) and Reginald Lacewell (53, Middletown), who were actively involved in the sale of narcotics at the time of their arrest.

During the investigation, approximately 4 grams of crack co***ne and additional prescription medications were seized.

Charges:

Leroy Berry and Reginald Lacewell:

Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance
Conspiracy 2nd Degree
Possession of a Controlled Substance

Keenany Brady:

Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance
Conspiracy 2nd Degree
Possession of a Controlled Substance
Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon
Possession of a Deadly Weapon by a Person Prohibited
Possession of a Prescription Drug without a Prescription

Lacewell and Brady were arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court 3 and released on unsecured bond. Berry was arraigned and committed to the custody of the Department of Correction on a $3,010 secured bond.

05/15/2026

Today, the Middletown Police Department honors the brave officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their communities.

We remember their courage, dedication, and sacrifice. Their legacy will never be forgotten.

Honor. Remember. Never Forget. 💙🖤

05/08/2026

Yesterday, the Middletown Police Department was once again proud to join our partners from across Delaware law enforcement at the MOT Little League Challenger Program’s Police Night at Silver Lake Park. ⚾👮

Our officers had the privilege of serving as “buddies,” spending the evening alongside Challenger players, offering encouragement, sharing a lot of hive-fives, building connections, and overall sharing in the joy of the game. Events like this highlight what community policing is all about: showing up, building relationships, and supporting one another.

Thank you to the MOT Little League Challenger Program for the invitation and for the incredible work you do. We’re grateful to be part of such a meaningful and inspiring evening.

Special thank you to Sam Smith Photography for these awesome photos!

05/08/2026

Join us next Tuesday May 12th, 2026 for Coffee and Education for the MOT Community! See you all there!

Looking forward to seeing you on Tuesday morning (May 12th) at our next constituent coffee meeting at the Odessa Fire Company! We will be welcoming Middletown Police Department to our gathering, as well.

04/28/2026

On March 31, 2026, the Middletown Police Department responded to the area of Ashland Street in the Millbranch community, in reference to a shots fired complaint. It was determined that during the evening hours, an unknown suspect fired a weapon near a crowded park. As a result, numerous subjects fled and a three-vehicle collision occurred on Ashland Street shortly after. Through the course of this investigation, numerous leads were investigated and suspects developed.

On April 24, 2026, as a result of these investigative leads, a search warrant was executed at the residence of Asante Morris from Middletown, Delaware with the assistance of Delaware State Police SORT and the Delaware State University Police Department. Morris was taken into custody on an unrelated warrant issued by the Delaware State University Police Department at that time. Following a search of his residence, Morris was charged with additional offenses which included:

Possession of a Firearm/Ammunition by a Person Prohibited (2 counts)
Manufacturing an Untraceable Firearm
Possession of Ma*****na under 21
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Reckless Driving
Driving at an Unreasonable Speed
Leaving the Scene of a Collision (2 counts)

Morris was arraigned on the new charges issued by the Middletown Police Department and his active Delaware State University Police Department warrant via Justice of the Peace Court Number 2. He was issued a $74,302 cash bail and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution after failing to post bond.

The incident from March 31, 2026 continues to be investigated. If you have any additional information, please contact Det. Adam Starrett at 302-696-2574 or via email at [email protected] You may remain anonymous.

04/28/2026

On April 23, 2026, the Middletown Police Department responded to the ChristianaCare Middletown Emergency Department for the report of a suspicious person.

Responding officers contacted the individual, identified as 22-year-old Prince Onukogu of Piscataway, NJ after hospital constables observed him on surveillance video getting into and then sitting in the rear seat of a female patient’s vehicle.

Further investigation revealed that Onukogu had allegedly followed the adult female victim, a stranger to him, from New Jersey and recorded her at multiple locations without her knowledge. Investigators determined he then followed the victim to the Middletown Emergency Department, where he entered the rear of her vehicle and concealed himself while she was inside receiving medical treatment.

Onukogu was taken into custody without incident and charged with:
• Burglary 3rd Degree
• Stalking

Onukogu was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court 11 and issued $5,000 cash bail. Unable to post bail, he was committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution.

04/26/2026

Disregard this text scam going around today. Do not reply to the text or scan the QR code. Things like this should raise 🚩🚩🚩 to you. The courts will never text you… especially from an out of state area code. Report these texts as scams on your phones to help cell phone carries shut them down.

Many constituents have reached out stating they received this picture through a text message this morning. We can confirm this is a scam. DO NOT scan the QR code.