State Police Arrest Two After Pursuit and Recover Stolen Vehicle in New Castle

Date Posted: Friday, March 27th, 2026

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The Delaware State Police arrested 31-year-old Paige Patterson, from Bear, Delaware, and a 52-year-old Newark man in connection with a recovered stolen vehicle and pursuit Wednesday night in New Castle.

On March 25, 2026, at approximately 8:00 p.m., a trooper patrolling Memorial Drive near North Dupont Parkway saw a stolen Mitsubishi Outlander. The trooper stopped the vehicle, but the driver fled shortly after pulling over. Troopers pursued the stolen Mitsubishi as it turned onto Irwin Avenue, where it ultimately stopped at a dead end. Both the driver and passenger exited the vehicle and ran away.

After a brief foot pursuit, troopers apprehended the driver, identified as Paige Patterson. Patterson showed signs of impairment, and troopers later discovered her driver’s license was suspended.

The 52-year-old passenger jumped over a backyard fence. The Delaware State Police Aviation Section responded and assisted in locating him. He was found along a nearby wooded area and taken into custody without further incident.

Both were taken to Troop 2. Patterson continued to show signs of impairment and troopers obtained a search warrant for her blood.

Patterson was charged with the below listed crimes, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and committed to the Deloris J. Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution on a $5,600 secured bond.

Image of Paige Patterson

Receiving Stolen Property (Felony)
Disregarding a Police Officer Signal (Felony)
Resisting Arrest
Driving While Suspended or Revoked
Driving Under the Influence of Drugs

The 52-year-old was charged with resisting arrest, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and issued a $1000 unsecured bond. He was committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on unrelated capiases.

Disclaimer: Any individual charged in this release is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.