Posts Tagged ‘theft’
Two charged in construction site theft scheme in Millsboro, Lewes
Two men were arrested in connection with multiple thefts from construction sites in Millsboro and Lewes. Since December 2019, Delaware State Police have been investigating numerous reports of thefts from construction sites in the Independence Development in Millsboro and the Governors Development in Lewes. Large amounts of building material consisting of lumber, plumbing supplies, countertops,…
Read MoreDelmar man charged with theft, burglary in Seaford
Delaware State Police have arrested a Delmar, Delaware man for multiple motor vehicle thefts, commercial burglaries, and other related charges in Seaford. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the investigation revealed the first incident occurred on March 3 as patrol units responded to the Bi-Rite Auto Sales on Sussex Highway in reference to a…
Read MoreLaurel man, FedEx supervisor pleads guilty to stealing millions of dollars in merchandise
A Laurel man pleaded guilty on felony theft and tax evasion charges for stealing millions of dollars of merchandise from a FedEx distribution center in Seaford. Joseph Kukta, age 43, of Laurel, Delaware, pleaded guilty today to federal charges of interstate transportation of stolen goods and tax evasion, in connection with his theft and resale…
Read MoreSalisbury woman found guilty in theft scheme of a terminally ill patient
A Salisbury woman and former caregiver has been found guilty of a theft scheme where prosecutors say she stole the credit card of a terminally ill patient to purchase beauty products and spa treatments. Fedia Dorlus, 25, of Salisbury, Maryland was found guilty of the theft scheme – from $100 to $1,500 in Snow Hill…
Read MoreFamily arrested, charged in theft case in Harrington
A Mother, Father, and son were arrested on theft charges after police say they conspired to steal a woman’s phone and debit cards at the Royal Farms in Harrington. According to the Harrington Police Department, on Tuesday officers on patrol were called to the Royal Farms on Milford-Harrington Highway for reports of theft. Upon arrival,…
Read MorePolice searching for suspect who stole senior citizen’s wallet in Rehoboth
Delaware State Police are searching for the suspect who stole an elderly woman’s wallet out of her purse in Rehoboth. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the suspect is wanted in connection with two separate incidents that occurred on Saturday, December 29th at the Marshall’s department store located on Coastal Hwy. The suspect stole…
Read MoreWyoming woman charged with theft from business in Harrington
A Wyoming woman has been arrested on theft and forgery charges in Harrington after police say she stole from a local business. According to the Harrington Police Department, 35-year-old April Iverson was arrested on Tuesday after police launched a theft investigation at a business on Clukey Drive in Harrington. During the course of the investigation,…
Read MoreTwo arrested, charged with breaking into parking meters in Georgetown
Two men were arrested after police say they were caught breaking into parking meters in Georgetown. According to the Georgetown Police Department, shortly before 2 a.m., Monday, officers witnessed a man wearing dark clothing trying to break into a parking meter in the area of East Market Street. This came on the heels of an…
Read MoreDover Police arrest NY men for stealing over $70k in Apple products
Dover Police charged three men from Brooklyn, New York in a shoplifting case where $73,893 in Apple products were stolen from a Dover-area Target store. According to the Dover Police Department, around 9:30 p.m., Monday, the three men broke into a secured case and took a variety of Apple electronics and then fled the store.…
Read MoreMilton man charged with stealing tools from vehicles in Seaford
A Milton man was arrested after police say he was caught stealing tools from vehicles in the parking lot of Lowes in Seaford. The thefts took place over the course of the past two weeks in which a suspect was removing tools from various work trucks and vans. On Wednesday, detectives witnessed 38-year-old Kristofer Watson,…
Read MoreState Police arrest 2 suspects in AT&T cell phone schemes in Sussex County
Delaware State Police have arrested two suspects in connection with AT&T schemes in Sussex County. According to the Delaware State Police Department, officers started investigating a series of fraud cases earlier this month after receiving reports that fraudulent cell phone accounts were being created through stealing a person’s identity. The suspects would have new cell…
Read MoreOcean City Woman Convicted of Theft
An Ocean City woman has been convicted of theft. The Worcester County State’s Attorney says 45 year old Jennifer Zadnick – aka Jennifer Snider – was involved in a fundraiser for the Ocean Pines Fire Department. She was hired to host a quarter auction at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club last April. Guests and Fire…
Read MoreBaltimore man arrested after police say he tried to steal package off a porch in Seaford
A Baltimore man was arrested in Seaford after police say he tried to steal a package from the front porch of a home. According to the Seaford Police Department, the incident occurred shortly before 1 p.m. Sunday, as officers were dispatched to a home on West Ivy Drive following a call from a concerned citizen…
Read MoreMilford Man Arrested in Theft Incident
A Milford man has been arrested following an investigation into a theft in April. Milford Police learned the 45 year old Kofi Fowler allegedly took money from a wallet while inside a northwest Front Street home. Fowler was charged and ordered to have no contact with the victim. A second investigation was started by Milford…
Read MoreMillsboro Area Man Charged with Theft
A Millsboro area man has been arrested in connection with multiple thefts in the Riverdale Mobile Home Park area. Delaware State Police were called for a theft of a package containing tools that was delivered to the home. Police found the stolen items had been up for sale online by 24 year old Patrick Ford. …
Read MoreDSP Looking for Wanted Man in Area of Americana Bayside
Delaware State Police need your help to find 26 year old Daniel Pacini, who is wanted on multiple warrants for assault, theft and resisting arrest. Police say Pacini is known to stay in unoccupied sheds in the area of Americana Bayside and Sound Cove Road near Selbyville. If you know where Pacini is – contact…
Read MoreMagnolia Man Arrested for Assaulting Police Officer
Delaware State Police say they have arrested a Magnolia man for the assault of a police officer along with other charges. Troopers say shortly before 9 a.m. on Sunday, they responded to a residence on Barkers Landing Road in an attempt to locate 28-year-old Lionel Thompson of Magnolia, who was wanted for numerous thefts. Troopers…
Read MoreSeaford Brothers Arrested on Theft, Related Charges
Delaware State Police have arrested two brothers in connection with a residential burglary in Seaford. The incident took place last Wednesday, March 20 just before 5:30 p.m. Troopers were dispatched to the 24000 block of German Road for a reported burglary. Upon arrival, Troopers made contact with the victim, who advised that her residence had…
Read MoreOcean View Man Sought for Burglary & Theft
An Ocean View man is wanted by Delaware State Police in connection with a burglary and theft. Police were called to Martins Way in Ocean View for a burglary where 50 year old Brian Caldwell was identified. Police say he took keys for a white Chrysler Sebring and drove off in the car. Police have…
Read MoreBerlin Woman Sentenced for Embezzlement, Theft and Forgery
A Berlin woman has been sentenced for embezzlement and other offenses. On Friday 51 year old Theresa Kolacz was sentenced to serve 10 years in prison. She was convicted of theft over $100,000, embezzlement and forgery in December. Police were notified last May by officials at the St George’s Greek Orthodox Church in Ocean City…
Read MoreNJ Man Charged in Theft & Credit Card Fraud in Ocean City
Police in Ocean City have been investigating theft and credit card fraud after employees at a local hardware store reported fraudulent charges made in mid-November. Police learned that the subject purchased power tools and gift cards with a fraudulent credit card – totaling over $1500. Police determined the suspect is 29 year old Tristin Haynes…
Read MoreSeaford Man Arrested After Purse Snatching
Laurel Police have apprehended a man they say grabbed a woman’s purse and then struck her with it in a struggle, before running away with it. Authorities say 32-year-old John Short, of Seaford committed the crime on Tuesday, January 22nd at the Dutch Inn on South Central Avenue. Shockingly, the victim has been identified as…
Read MoreDSP Looking for Ocean View Woman for Multiple Offenses
Police in Sussex County are looking for 26 year old Destiny Thomas of Ocean View who is wanted by State Police from Troops 4, 5 and 7. She also goes by the name Katelyn Hill. She is wanted for a variety of charges including burglary, theft and criminal impersonation. If you know where Thomas is…
Read MoreRehoboth Man Charged with Burglaries in Millville by the Sea
A Rehoboth Beach man has been arrested in connection with two burglaries in the Millville by the Sea development. On Saturday, Delaware State Police found 60 year old Alan Mindrup behind a home on Reservoir Road and discovered he had just burglarized an attached garage at a home on Center Point Road – he was…
Read MoreDagsboro Man Charged with Theft
A Dagsboro man has been arrested multiple thefts from vehicles in the Millsboro area. Delaware State Police with help from Millsboro Police have arrested 36 year old Noah Whaley after a pedestrian stop on Thursday. He matched the description of the suspect in the thefts from vehicles. Police found Whaley in possession property that was…
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