Police Release More Details in Woodland Heights Child Sexual Contact Case; Tip Line Open as Investigators Seek Other Possible Victims
Written by Kiss Media on 10 November 2026
New Castle County Police have released new details about the arrest of a Wilmington man charged with unlawful sexual contact with a girl under the age of 12, and investigators say they believe there may be more victims.
Police identified the man as 36-year-old Michael McCarthy. He was arrested Saturday at his home on the 1000 block of Wagoner Drive in Woodland Heights. Police first identified McCarthy earlier today when they released his booking photo.
According to police, McCarthy inappropriately touched the girl over her clothing during a gathering at the girl’s home and made an inappropriate, sexually suggestive comment to her. McCarthy then left the gathering and returned to his home. The girl’s family and others went to his house, and a 911 call was made reporting a disorderly group, investigators said.
During the investigation, police say they learned McCarthy was in violation of a court order stemming from an unrelated incident in July 2026. He was released on $2,100 unsecured bail after being arraigned.
Police say anyone who believes they may have been a victim, or who has information about the investigation, should contact Detective Sergeant Kevin Mackie of the Criminal Investigations Unit at (302) 395-8252 or by email at Kevin.Mackie@newcastlede.gov. Tips can also be shared by calling the New Castle County Division of Police non-emergency number at (302) 573-2800.
Source: WDEL — https://www.wdel.com/news/update-police-release-more-details-about-mans-arrest-for-unlawful-sexual-contact/article_f91c401c-3abf-4c95-8411-d54a986ac6f3.html and 6ABC — https://6abc.com/post/delaware-man-accused-unlawful-sexual-contact-young-girl-police-say-more-victims-are-possible/20030786/
