Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William D. Crotty

State Police Arrest Man for Attempted Residential Burglary in Newark

Date Posted: Tuesday, May 6th, 2025

The Delaware State Police arrested 63-year-old Kevin Johnson of Dover, Delaware, for an attempted burglary that occurred early Thursday morning at a residential property in Newark.

On May 1, 2025, at approximately 3:40 a.m., troopers responded to a residence on the 1000 block of Old Churchmans Road, Newark, for a report of an unknown suspect attempting to enter the occupied residence. Upon arriving, troopers located the suspect on the property, and attempted to take him into custody. Initially, the suspect did not comply with verbal commands; however, he was ultimately taken into custody without further incident. Once in custody, the suspect provided troopers a fictitious name. Through investigative means, troopers positively identified the suspect as Kevin Johnson. During the investigation, troopers learned Johnson attempted to enter the residence, causing damage to the door, and also attempted to enter a shed on the property.

Johnson was taken to Troop 2, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $7,000 secured bond.

Attempted to Commit Burglary 2^nd Degree (Felony)
Provide False Statement to Law Enforcement with Intent to Delay/Hinder Investigation of a Felony (Felony)
Resisting Arrest
Criminal Mischief Under $1,000