Delaware
Arrest warrant details child sexual abuse charges against Del. school psychologist
Suspect tried to take life with prescription pill overdose
The police investigation that began July 1 triggered self-destructive behavior in Arnold, the warrant said.
First he went to county police headquarters and calmly denied ever abusing the child, the warrant said.
But July 3, Arnold was supposed to be visiting family in Maryland. When he didn’t arrive, police were notified and directed to an Instagram account of his that contained an image of “what appeared to be a male shooting himself in the head,” the warrant said.
Police found Arnold at a hotel in Delaware and he denied that the social media account was his or that he was suicidal. He was “ultimately cleared via a remote mental evaluation” and returned to his hotel room.
On July 6, however, a Brandywine district co-worker told police she was concerned for his safety from unspecified comments he had made. State police searched for Arnold and found him in the parking lot of Concord Mall, about two and a half miles from his home. Troopers also learned that he had contacted a crisis hotline and reported he “was actively attempting to kill himself.”
Arnold told troopers he had intended to shoot himself but instead “took dozens of prescription pills.” He was taken to Wilmington Hospital and later sent to Christiana Hospital for a mental health evaluation, the warrant said.
Police continued their rape investigation, and on July 9 monitored the 5-year-old’s forensic interview with the Children’s Advocacy Center that assists with child abuse cases. The child’s account remained consistent with what she had days earlier said at camp and Nemours hospital, the warrant said.
She told the interviewer at the advocacy center that Arnold had touched her sexually “a lot of times” and later clarified that it had occurred “ten hundred times,” the warrant said.
‘We understand now why it’s a million dollars bail’
Superintendent Lawson only knew basic information about Arnold’s arrest and the charges until Monday, when a WHYY News reporter provided her with a copy of the arrest warrant, which police obtained July 10.
After reading several pages, Lawson said she was “horrified” by the accusations against a man who for nearly three years has been a trusted district psychologist. Lawson said the district had conducted a thorough background check on Arnold before his hiring, and no flags were detected before or during his tenure.
“We are absolutely shocked at the detailed information” in the warrant, Lawson said in an interview. “We understand now why it’s a million dollars bail and we had absolutely no prior information related to any of this.”
She said the district is in the process of taking appropriate disciplinary action.
“We are deeply concerned for the effect that this will have on both staff” with Arnold, “but also our families, including one of whom I spoke to this weekend, that are very upset that someone in a position of trust that they not only counted on for their children’s therapy, but also helped the family unit themselves.”
She also described her office’s outreach to families, which included a notice on Brandywine’s Facebook page about Arnold’s arrest.
“We made personalized phone calls to every single family in the program as soon as we learned of the circumstances,” Lawson said. “We wanted families to be able to handle the situation as they deem appropriate with their own children. Many have in turn gone and spoken to their children.
“We don’t have any information at this time that what has allegedly occurred with the victim has occurred with any of our district students.”
Before moving to Delaware, Arnold had worked for Counseling Associates of America in Naples, Florida.
Jennifer Jankowski, the practice’s operations director, said in an email that officials there “are appalled by these heinous allegations and are deeply saddened for the family and young girl involved. We recently received this information and are currently reviewing our internal records, as it has been numerous years since he worked at Counseling Associates of America.”
New Castle County police urge anyone with additional information to contact Det. Daniel Watson at Daniel.Watson@newcastlede.gov or (302) 395-8030.
For many people in Delaware, the UDairy Creamery is a favorite spot for a scoop of ice cream.
Whether customers are ordering guava sherbet, butter pecan or one of the creamery’s many other flavors, the University of Delaware shop has built a loyal following over the past 15 years.
But almost as soon as the creamery opened on the university’s South Campus, it outgrew its space.
“It was always a little too small and a little too tough to come in and leave at the same time,” said Jen Rodammer of the UDairy Creamery.
Connected to the University of Delaware’s College of Agriculture, the creamery offers products that go beyond ice cream. Everything starts with the university’s agricultural programs.
“We sell honey from our apiary, we sell wool blankets for our sheep, we have Angus beef cuts available too, so we are really the connector between the college and everything we do here,” Rodammer said.
For now, customers can visit a temporary pop-up version of the creamery inside the ice rink next door while construction continues on the main building.
The renovation project, which has closed the creamery’s longtime home and impacted traffic near Townsend Hall, is designed to create a larger and more accessible space. University officials say visitors can expect quicker service, additional seating and more room to enjoy their ice cream.
“So our patio is being completely redone. There’s gonna be benches, chairs, tables and just a lot more friendly and welcoming,” Rodammer said. “It’s not just gonna be the creamery. It’s botanical gardens also.”
By late August, one of the biggest changes will be a stronger connection between the creamery and the University of Delaware’s botanical garden trails, which are free and open to the public. Visitors will be able to walk the trails and see the cows that help produce the milk used in the creamery’s ice cream.
The expansion comes after years of growth for a business that Rodammer said was originally expected to be much smaller.
“I don’t think they thought it was gonna be more than a mom and pop shop. And it really changed quickly. We’ve become a community staple, which is really exciting for us,” she said.
This story was originally reported for broadcast by NBC Philadelphia. AI tools helped convert the story to a digital article, and an NBC Philadelphia journalist edited the article for publication.
Claiming lottery in Delaware
18 states have laws that allow national lottery prize jackpot winners to remain anonymous, but is Delaware among them?
The Delaware Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at Wednesday, June 3, 2026 results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from June 3 drawing
14-16-38-55-64, Powerball: 12, Power Play: 3
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Winning Play 3 numbers from June 3 drawing
Day: 5-0-5
Night: 5-6-4
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Winning Play 4 numbers from June 3 drawing
Day: 4-8-0-2
Night: 6-7-3-9
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Winning Multi-Win Lotto numbers from June 3 drawing
03-07-10-27-28-32
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Winning Lotto America numbers from June 3 drawing
02-05-19-22-24, Star Ball: 06, ASB: 04
Check Lotto America payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Play 5 numbers from June 3 drawing
Day: 9-0-2-7-1
Night: 4-8-0-0-3
Check Play 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
- Sign the Ticket: Establish legal ownership by signing the back of your ticket with an ink pen.
- Prizes up to $599: Claim at any Delaware Lottery Retailer, in person at the Delaware Lottery Office, or mail your signed ticket and claim form; print your name/address on the ticket’s back and keep a copy/photo for records. By mail, send original tickets and documentation to: Delaware Lottery, 1575 McKee Road, Suite 102, Dover, DE 19904.
- Prizes up to $2,500: Claim in person at Delaware Lottery Retailer Claim Centers throughout Kent, Sussex and New Castle Counties.
- Prizes of $5,001 or more: Claim in person at the Delaware Lottery Office (business days 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) with a photo ID and Social Security card.
- For all prize claims, directions to the Delaware Lottery Office are available online or via mapquest.com for a map.
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Delaware Lottery.
Can I claim a jackpot prize anonymously in Delaware?
Fortunately for First State residents, the Delaware Lottery allows winners remain anonymous. Unlike many other states that require a prize be over a certain jackpot, Delawareans can remain anonymous no matter how much, or how little, they win.
How long do I have to claim my prize in Delaware?
Tickets are valid for up to one year past the drawing date for drawing game prizes or within one year of the announced end of sales for Instant Games, according to delottery.com.
When are the Delaware Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday.
- Play 3, 4: Daily at 1:58 p.m. and 7:57 p.m., except Sunday afternoon.
- Multi-Win Lotto: 7:57 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: Daily at 10:38 p.m.
- Lotto America: 11:00 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Missed a draw? Peek at the past week’s winning numbers.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Delaware Online digital operations manager. You can send feedback using this form.
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