A 19-year-old man from New Castle, Ni’yione Carter, is facing multiple charges following an alleged attempt to steal a vehicle in Middletown, Delaware. The incident occurred on the morning of August 2, 2025, in a quiet residential neighborhood known as The Village of Bayberry South.
Upon receiving a report of a suspicious vehicle, officers from the New Castle County Police Department were dispatched to the area near the intersection of Astaire Place and Stravinsky Avenue. They discovered a 2024 Kia Forte, which had been reported stolen from another residence in the neighborhood the previous night.
While investigating the recovered vehicle, officers were alerted to a second incident occurring in the nearby 2500 block of Chopin Drive. A resident reported witnessing an individual breaking a window on a 2015 Kia Soul and attempting to steal it. Officers quickly responded and arrived at the scene to find Carter seated behind the wheel of the Kia Soul.
According to police reports, Carter was wearing a surgical mask and was in possession of a screwdriver when he was apprehended. During a search of the area, officers discovered a credit card belonging to the owner of the previously stolen Kia Forte, located close to where Carter was arrested.
Following his arrest, Carter was taken to the New Castle County Police Headquarters and formally charged with several offenses. These include one felony count of wearing a disguise during the commission of a felony, one felony count of possession of burglar tools, one felony count of attempted theft of a motor vehicle, and one misdemeanor count of criminal mischief, with damages estimated between $1,000 and $5,000.
Carter was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 11 and is currently held at the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on $4,500 unsecured bail. At this stage, all charges against him are allegations, and he is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
This incident highlights ongoing concerns about vehicle thefts in suburban areas, prompting both law enforcement and community members to remain vigilant. For further updates on this case and other local news, please follow MyChesCo on Google News and MSN.