Delmar Police Officer Faces Multiple Criminal Charges Including Sexual Contact

A Delmar police officer has been taken into custody following a criminal investigation by Seaford Police. Darrell T. Powell faces charges including official misconduct, unlawful sexual contact, stalking, and offensive touching.

Law enforcement officials have taken a Delmar police officer into custody following a criminal investigation that resulted in multiple serious charges.

Darrell T. Powell was taken into custody on March 18, 2026, facing two counts of Official Misconduct along with single charges of Unlawful Sexual Contact, Stalking, and Offensive Touching. The Seaford Police Department conducted the investigation that led to these charges.

The Delaware Department of Justice announced the arrest, emphasizing that law enforcement officers are not exempt from criminal prosecution when they violate the law.

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