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Wilmington Police Department
Monday June 29th, 2026 :: 11:58 a.m. EDT

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Wilmington police arrest man on assault charges:

Wilmington Police have arrested a man on assault charges.

On June 23rd at approximately 9:30 a.m., members of the Downtown Unit responded to the 700 block of North Market Street in reference to a disorderly person complaint. Upon arrival, officers made contact with a victim, who advised them a male subject just assaulted his child. Officers made contact with 35-year-old Adeyemi Adedoyin and took him into custody, after he resisted arrest.

Adedoyin has been charged with the following offenses:

  • Disorderly Conduct
  • Assault (Second Degree)
  • Offensive Touching
  • Resisting Arrest
He was arraigned in the New Castle County Court Of Common Pleas and was committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on $7,000 secured bail.
 

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Wilmington Police Department
300 N Walnut St
Wilmington, DE 19801

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Non-emergencies: 302-654-5151

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