Laurel Dance Studio Instructor Arrested for Sexual Abuse and Solicitation of Children in Ongoing Investigation

Delaware State Police have arrested a 23-year-old Seaford woman for felony sexual abuse and solicitation of teenage children as part of an ongoing investigation. Detectives are seeking assistance in identifying potential victims associated with the investigation.  On August 4th, detectives began investigating this case of sexual abuse and solicitation after learning that Emily Pryor Albino, a dance instructor at X-Treme Dance Studio in Laurel, Delaware, had sexually abused two teens that attend the dance studio. Further investigation revealed that Pryor Albino also exchanged sexually explicit messages with the two victims. Detectives have reason to believe there are additional unidentified victims. Pryor Albino was arrested and charged with sex crimes that include 4 counts of 1st Degree Sexual Abuse of a Child by a Person of Trust (Felony) as well as Sexual Solicitation of a Child Using Computer/Cell Phone/Other Electronic Device–also a Felony. She was arraigned by the Justice of the Peace, and committed to the Department of Correction on a $110,000 cash bond. Detectives are asking anyone with information or who may be a victim to contact Detective R. Mitchell by calling 302-752-3794 or by private messaging DSP on Facebook.

Emily Pryor Albino– Charges:

• 1st Degree Sexual Abuse of a Child by a Person of Trust (Felony) – 4 counts
• Sexual Solicitation of a Child Using Computer/Cell Phone/Other Electronic Device (Felony)

Additional Information from Delaware State Police:

The Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident in conjunction with the Delaware Department of Justice. Detectives are asking anyone with information or who may be a victim to please contact Detective R. Mitchell by calling 302-752-3794. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police(Opens in a new window.) or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers(Opens in a new window.) at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit / Delaware Victim Center(Opens in a new window.) is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.