Police have announced an arrest in connection with a February 13, 2026 incident in Delaware City.
Authorities said individuals appeared to accelerate a vehicle in an attempt to chase down and strike deer multiple times throughout town.
According to the Delaware City Police Department, 19-year-old Aiden Bendler of Delaware City was taken into custody early Sunday morning and charged with two counts of felony cruelty to animals and one count of second-degree felony conspiracy.
Police said Bendler was released on his own recognizance bond and, as a condition set by the court, was ordered not to own or possess any animals while the case remains pending.
Delaware City Police said an arrest warrant has been issued for a second suspect, identified as a juvenile from Delaware City.