Two Viola Men Arrested on Burglary Charges

Two men from Viola have been arrested for burglary and other charges after an investigation by Delaware State Police into a series of burglaries of homes under construction in a Magnolia community. The investigation began in February and police learned that an unknown suspect forced entry into several homes and removed electrical and plumbing materials and drove off in a dark colored Silverado. Police identified 30 year old Dennise Neill as a possible suspect and on Sunday identified 56 year old Frank Johnson as the other as detectives observed both men removing items from a home under construction in the Frederica area.

Both men were arrested and charged with multiple offenses. 

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Johnson was taken to Troop 3, where he was charged with the crimes listed below:

• Burglary 3^rd Degree (Felony)
• Conspiracy 2^nd Degree (Felony)
• Theft under $1,500

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Johnson was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7 and released on his own recognizance.

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Dennise Neill was taken to Troop 3, where he was charged with the crimes listed below:

• Burglary 3^rd Degree (Felony) – 5 counts
• Criminal Mischief $5,000 or More (Felony)
• Conspiracy 2^nd Degree (Felony)
• Theft under $1,500 – 4 counts
• Criminal Mischief – 2 counts

Neill was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $20,000 secured bond.