DOJ Announces Arrest of Delmar Officer in Stalking, Unlawful Sexual Contact Investigations
A Delmar Police officer has been arrested for official misconduct and unlawful sexual contact, stalking and offensive touching. The Attorney General’s office say the arrest of Darrell Powell comes after an investigation by Seaford Police who learned that Powell responded to a shoplifting call at a Delmar grocery story on January 7, 2026. While there Powell inappropriately touched and made sexual comments toward a staff member. Later that night a family member of the victim saw a police patrol vehicle pass the victim’s home multiple times.
The indictment also describes an incident on February 24, 2026 when Powell inappropriately touched and followed another victim.
Powell was relieved of all police duties on February 26th and suspended pending investigation.
The State of Delaware directed that an independent investigation be conducted by an outside agency. Powell is being held on a $27,500 cash bail.
Additional information from the Attorney General:
“No one, regardless of their profession, is above the law – and my office will adhere to that standard as we move forward.” said Attorney General Kathy Jennings. “I’m grateful to our prosecutors and the Seaford Police Department for their work in investigating this case. I want to express my profound gratitude to the victims for their courage in reaching out to law enforcement – and I ask that any further victims or witnesses with information come forward.”
The indictment also describes an incident that occurred on February 24, 2026, when Powell inappropriately touched a staff member at a local store while on duty; he had made inappropriate comments to the staff member in the months before this. On another occasion, he followed this victim home from work, pulling them over without giving a reason and without asking for license and registration.