Man accused of unlawful sexual contact with young girl; police say more victims are possible

WILMINGTON, Del. (WPVI) -- Police in New Castle County, Delaware, have identified a man arrested for unlawful sexual contact with a child, and authorities believe there could be more victims.

Michael McCarthy, 36, was arrested at his home on the 1000 block of Wagoner Drive on Saturday.

The New Castle County Police Department says McCarthy inappropriately touched a girl under the age of 12 over her clothing during a gathering at the girl's home.

He also made an inappropriate, sexually suggestive comment to the girl, police said.

McCarthy left the gathering and returned to his home, police said.

The victim's family and others went to his house, investigators say, resulting in a 911 call reporting a disorderly group.

During the investigation, police say they found McCarthy was in violation of a court order stemming from an unrelated incident in July 2026.

McCarthy was released on $2,100 unsecured bail.

Anyone who believes they may have been a victim or has information related to this investigation is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Kevin Mackie of the Criminal Investigations Unit at (302) 395-8252 or via email at [email protected]. You can also submit tips by calling the New Castle County Division of Police non-emergency number at (302) 573-2800.