UPDATED: DSP Arrest Suspect in April Home Invasion in Smyrna
Image courtesy DSP
Image courtesy DSP
UPDATED – 07/28/25 – Delaware State Police have arrested a suspect in an April home invasion on Ivy Ridge Court in Smyrna. Police on Sunday made contact with 33 year old Steven Mauthe on an unrelated complaint in Townsend and arrested him without incident. Mauthe was an acquaintance of the victim of the home invasion, which occurred on April 15th.
Mauthe was taken to Troop 9, where he was charged with the crimes listed below:
- Home Invasion Burglary 1st Degree (Felony)
- Assault 1st Degree (Felony)
Mauthe was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $60,000 cash bond.
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ORIGINAL STORY – 04/18/25 – Delaware State Police are looking for a suspect involved in a home invasion Tuesday night in Smyrna. Preliminary investigation shows 33 year old Steven Mauthe of Smyrna entered the Ivy Ridge Court residence just after 8:30 – the homeowner and a 76 year old man were inside – both are acquaintances of Mauthe. Mauthe got into an argument with the 76 year old victim whom Mauthe punched in the face several times. Mauthe left – but returned minutes later and repeatedly punched the victim in the face – then left in an unknown direction.
The victim was treated at an area hospital – the homeowner was not injured.
Police continue to investigate and ask anyone who knows Mauthe’s whereabouts to contact Cpl Mongiello at Troop 9 at 302-378-5749 or Crime Stoppers at 800-847-3333.