Middletown Radio

Wilmington – The Delaware State Police arrested 60-year-old MICHAEL B. HASTINGS on Monday, October 5, 2020 stemming from actions committed at a political rally on Thursday, September 24, 2020.

The original incident occurred in the area of Lancaster Pike and Barbara Road, Wilmington, De., in which Hastings pointed a handgun in the direction of a group of individuals on the other side of the street during the rally.  On Monday, October 5, 2020 a New Castle County Grand Jury indicted Hastings.  The defendant turned himself into Troop 6 at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Monday, October 5, 2020.  Detectives requested Hastings bring the firearm in question to Troop 6 and turn same in, to which Hastings complied.  The firearm in question was a Glock 17 handgun.

Hastings was indicted by the grand jury on the following charges:

• Reckless Endanger First Degree I (1 Count -Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Felony (Felony)

Hastings was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court #11 and released on his own recognizance, with court bail conditions stating he shall relinquish all firearms and/or deadly weapons and may not acquire, nor be in possession of any firearms or deadly weapons.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit/Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll free hotline 1800 VICTIM-1. (1800 842-8461).  You may also email the unit Director at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..