Search New Castle Busted Mugshots
New Castle busted mugshots come from the City of New Castle Police Department, the New Castle County Police, and the Delaware State Police. To search New Castle busted mugshots, you can call the City of New Castle Police, file a FOIA request with the city, or check the Department of Correction inmate locator. The Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in Wilmington holds most arrests booked out of the City of New Castle. The city sits in southern New Castle County and runs its own city police force.
New Castle Overview
City of New Castle Police and Mugshots
The City of New Castle Police Department serves the city of New Castle. The department is at 1 Municipal Boulevard, New Castle, DE 19720. The main line is (302) 322-9800. The City of New Castle Police handle crime reports, crash reports, and traffic tickets. Crime reports are not released to anyone other than the listed victim unless directed by a court order. View the department at the City of New Castle Police home page.
For a minor child, a custodial parent or legal guardian can get the victim's copy of a crime report. Victims who want a copy of their crime report must show up in person with a photo ID, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Bring the victim's assistance card for faster arrest record results. Crash reports cost $25. Call (302) 322-9800 and ask for the police secretary to set up a copy of the New Castle arrest report.
Note: Not all crash events get a written report from the City of New Castle Police. Most private property collisions only get a complaint number for insurance.
City of New Castle FOIA Process
The City of New Castle has its own FOIA request form for any public record. The form needs the name of the public body, the requestor's name, the date, mailing address, optional phone and email, and a clear description of what records you want. Read more or download the form at the City of New Castle FOIA page.
Be specific in your FOIA request. List record types, dates, parties, and the subject matter. Within 15 business days, the City of New Castle must give you the records, deny the request, or ask for more time. Costs may apply for some FOIA records. Under 29 Del. C. §§ 10001-10008, the FOIA request itself can also be a public record subject to disclosure.
New Castle Court Records and Arrests
Felony cases tied to New Castle arrests go to the New Castle County Superior Court at the Leonard L. Williams Justice Center, 500 N. King Street, Wilmington. The court line is (302) 255-0800. Misdemeanor cases go to the Court of Common Pleas at the same address, (302) 255-0900. Both feed into the Delaware CourtConnect portal for free public lookup of New Castle case data.
Court records pulled from a New Castle case file list the case number, date filed, the parties, attorneys, docket entries, judgments, sentencing details, motions, and orders. Juvenile, adoption, and mental health cases tied to a New Castle arrest stay closed under state rules. Many New Castle arrest case files post to CourtConnect right after the case opens.
- City of New Castle PD: (302) 322-9800
- NC County Sheriff: 87 Reads Way
- NC Superior Court: (302) 255-0800
- Howard R. Young Correctional Institution
- State Bureau of Identification
Delaware State Police Coverage
The Delaware State Police back up the City of New Castle Police on bigger arrest and warrant cases. The DSP newsroom posts arrest news that touches the New Castle area. Some posts include a New Castle mugshot or booking record summary. Browse statewide arrest news at the Delaware State Police home page.
Tips on New Castle cases go to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333. The Victim Services line at 1-800-VICTIM-1 helps anyone affected by a New Castle arrest. For statewide warrants tied to a New Castle arrest, run a name on the DELJIS Wanted Person portal. The site is free and lists over 70,000 active Delaware warrants.
New Castle Booking and Inmate Lookup
Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in Wilmington serves as the main jail for the City of New Castle. Most New Castle arrests pass through Howard R. Young for fingerprints, intake, and the booking photo. Custody info shows up on the DOC inmate search. The system shows the booking date, the charge, the bond amount, the housing unit, and the mugshot when one is on file.
Family members of a New Castle inmate can sign up for VINELink to get a free text or email when the inmate is released, transferred, or has a status change. The DOC inmate locator covers all major Delaware lockups and is the fastest way to track a New Castle booking after the arrest is logged. The State Police arrest archive also posts public news on New Castle area arrests at the DSP arrest archive.
Some New Castle mugshot files stay sealed during active cases. Active New Castle investigations are exempt from FOIA disclosure.
New Castle Arrest Record Types
The New Castle arrest record file usually has several pieces. The arrest report shows the name of the arrested person, the date and place of the arrest, the listed charges, and the arresting officer. The booking record adds the mugshot, fingerprints, bond info, and the housing location at Howard R. Young. The court file shows the case number, attorneys, docket entries, judgments, and sentencing details. Conviction records show the final outcome of a New Castle case. Inmate records show time served at Howard R. Young or another DOC facility.
Most New Castle arrest records and mugshots are open under FOIA. Active investigations, juvenile cases, expunged New Castle files, and sealed court records stay closed. Felony case files are kept 25 years to permanently after a case closes, depending on the class. Misdemeanor files are kept 7 to 10 years.
New Castle Criminal History Checks
For a certified New Castle criminal history, the State Bureau of Identification charges $72 for a state record and $85 for a state plus federal check. The closest fingerprint sites for New Castle residents are in Newark or Wilmington. Schedule the appointment at uenroll.identogo.com using the right service code. Bring a valid photo ID. Standard New Castle background results take 4 to 6 weeks. Both felony and misdemeanor outcomes show up on the report, including non-conviction New Castle arrests and any mugshot tied to the case.
New Castle Sits in New Castle County
The City of New Castle is in southern New Castle County and shares the county sheriff and court system. For broader county-wide info on arrest records and the sheriff, visit the New Castle County page.
Nearby Cities
These nearby Delaware cities also share the New Castle County court and jail system. Each one runs its own city police too.