Hartly Man Arrested after Home Invasion Robbery in Camden-Wyoming
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Delaware State Police were called to an RV on Mud Mill Road in Camden-Wyoming just before 11 Saturday night for a report of a home invasion. Police learned three masked male suspects – one known to the victim and identified as 48 year old George Carey of Hartly – forced entry into the RV. One suspect threatened the victim with a knife while the others ransacked the RV and stole property. Carey ran off on foot – the other two suspects drove off in a black Ford crossover-style vehicle. Troopers found Carey walking on Mud Mill Road and arrested him. The victim’s stolen property was found during a search of Carey, as well as methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Police are still working to identify the other suspects.
Carey was taken to Troop 3 where he was charged with the crimes listed below:
- Robbery 1st Degree (Felony)
- Burglary 2nd Degree (Felony)
- Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
- Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tier 1 (Felony)
- Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony)
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Carey was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $30,000 cash bond.
Police ask anyone with information on this incident to contact Detective Williams at 302-698-8502 or Crime Stoppers at 800-847-3333.