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

Child Sex Assault Man accused of unlawful sexual contact with young girl; police say more victims are possible Watch the 6abc Philadelphia 24/7 stream featuring Action News, AccuWeather and Entertainment By 6abc Digital Staff Tuesday, November 10, 2026 8:14PM Share 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. Man dead, 2 juveniles injured in Burlington, New Jersey shooting 2 hours ago Man out on bail in Bucks County arson case now charged with drug trafficking 2 hours ago Man accused of unlawful sexual contact with young girl; police say more victims are possible 1 hour ago 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. Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 WPVI-TV. All Rights Reserved. Related Topics WILMINGTON NEW CASTLE COUNTY DELAWARE CHILD SEX ASSAULT Former Delaware teacher convicted in child rape case Former Bucks County manager sentenced for preying on minor employees Bensalem man faces new charges of sexually abusing children Man pleads guilty to sexually abusing 12-year-old girl he met online Watch Live ON NOW Man dead, 2 juveniles injured in Burlington, NJ shooting 2 hours ago Man out on bail in arson case now charged with drug trafficking 2 hours ago Bicyclist wanted for striking woman in Philadelphia's Chinatown 1 hour ago Bengals nix agreed-upon trade with Eagles, sources say 2 hours ago S.S. United States sinking date moved up due to weather AccuWeather: Nice and mild for Veterans Day 8 minutes ago Autopsy report reveals new details in murder of missing girl Man rescued after becoming trapped in trench against concrete slab 1 hour ago