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Wilmington Police Department
Monday December 8th, 2025 :: 12:49 p.m. EST

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Wilmington Police arrest Elsmere man, recover stolen vehicle:

Wilmington Police have arrested an Elsmere man and recovered a stolen vehicle.

Beginning in October, members of the Traffic unit have been conducting an investigation into 22-year-old Rashawn Brown in reference to vehicle theft and related activities. On November 19th Police located a stolen motor vehicle in the 1200 block of East 16th Street. Police were able to obtain search warrants for Brown’s residence in Elsmere and a garage located in the 1400 block of Northeast Boulevard. After a thorough investigation Police were able to obtain warrants for Brown’s arrest. On December 2nd Brown turned himself in at the Wilmington Police Department on his outstanding warrants.

Brown was charged with the following offenses:

  • Receiving Stolen Property over $1,500
  • Attempted Sale of Stolen Property over $1,500
He was arraigned in the New Castle County Court of Common Pleas and was released on $3,000 unsecured bail.
 

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Wilmington Police Department
300 N Walnut St
Wilmington, DE 19801

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