Oct 23, 2024
Three Juveniles Arrested for a String of Crimes in Milford
Milford Police Department took several reports for stolen motor vehicles, attempted stolen motor vehicles, and burglaries between October 3 through October 7 throughout City Limits (both Kent and Sussex Counties). In all, six reports were taken. Through joint investigative action by our patrol and criminal investigations divisions, two juvenile male suspects were identified. Investigators learned that the suspects set one of the stolen motor vehicles on fire. That arson investigation was turned over to the State Fire Marshal’s Office.
A 17 year old male from Milford, DE, was taken into custody by Milford Police Department. He was charged with four counts of Theft of a Motor Vehicle (Felony); six counts of Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony); one count of Attempted Theft of a Motor Vehicle (Felony); one count of Burglary 3rd Degree (Felony); two counts of Criminal Mischief $1000 but less than $5000; three counts of Criminal Mischief over $1000 and two counts of Criminal Mischief under $1000. The juvenile had a presentment through the Justice of the Peace Court 3 and was committed to the Delaware Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services: Stevenson House Detention Center in default of $12,500 secured bond. He was issued a no contact order with the victims. He was ordered to appear at a later date in the Kent and Sussex County Family Courts regarding this case.
A second subject 13 year old male from Milford, DE, was taken into custody by Milford Police Department. He was charged with four counts of Theft of a Motor Vehicle (Felony); six counts of Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony); one count of Attempted Theft of a Motor Vehicle (Felony); one count of Burglary 3rd Degree (Felony); two counts of Criminal Mischief $1000 but less than $5000; three counts of Criminal Mischief over $1000 and two counts of Criminal Mischief under $1000. The juvenile had a presentment through the Justice of the Peace Court 3 and was committed to the Delaware Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services: Stevenson House Detention Center in default of $15,700 secured bond. He was issued a no contact order with the victims. He was ordered to appear at a later date in the Kent and Sussex County Family Courts regarding this case.
Through further investigation, investigators learned that a third juvenile male suspect was involved in the burglary investigation and one of the stolen motor vehicle incidents, which resulted in the arson investigation.
A short time later Milford Police took the third juvenile male suspect, 17 from Milford, DE, into custody. He was charged with one count of Theft of a Motor Vehicle (Felony); two counts of Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony); one count of Burglary 3rd Degree (Felony); one count of Criminal Mischief over $1000 and two counts of Criminal Mischief under $1000. The juvenile had a presentment through the Justice of the Peace Court 3 and was released his own recognizance to a parent/guardian. He was issued a no contact order with the victims. He was ordered to appear at a later date in the Kent and Sussex County Family Courts regarding this case.
A 17 year old male from Milford, DE, was taken into custody by Milford Police Department. He was charged with four counts of Theft of a Motor Vehicle (Felony); six counts of Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony); one count of Attempted Theft of a Motor Vehicle (Felony); one count of Burglary 3rd Degree (Felony); two counts of Criminal Mischief $1000 but less than $5000; three counts of Criminal Mischief over $1000 and two counts of Criminal Mischief under $1000. The juvenile had a presentment through the Justice of the Peace Court 3 and was committed to the Delaware Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services: Stevenson House Detention Center in default of $12,500 secured bond. He was issued a no contact order with the victims. He was ordered to appear at a later date in the Kent and Sussex County Family Courts regarding this case.
A second subject 13 year old male from Milford, DE, was taken into custody by Milford Police Department. He was charged with four counts of Theft of a Motor Vehicle (Felony); six counts of Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony); one count of Attempted Theft of a Motor Vehicle (Felony); one count of Burglary 3rd Degree (Felony); two counts of Criminal Mischief $1000 but less than $5000; three counts of Criminal Mischief over $1000 and two counts of Criminal Mischief under $1000. The juvenile had a presentment through the Justice of the Peace Court 3 and was committed to the Delaware Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services: Stevenson House Detention Center in default of $15,700 secured bond. He was issued a no contact order with the victims. He was ordered to appear at a later date in the Kent and Sussex County Family Courts regarding this case.
Through further investigation, investigators learned that a third juvenile male suspect was involved in the burglary investigation and one of the stolen motor vehicle incidents, which resulted in the arson investigation.
A short time later Milford Police took the third juvenile male suspect, 17 from Milford, DE, into custody. He was charged with one count of Theft of a Motor Vehicle (Felony); two counts of Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony); one count of Burglary 3rd Degree (Felony); one count of Criminal Mischief over $1000 and two counts of Criminal Mischief under $1000. The juvenile had a presentment through the Justice of the Peace Court 3 and was released his own recognizance to a parent/guardian. He was issued a no contact order with the victims. He was ordered to appear at a later date in the Kent and Sussex County Family Courts regarding this case.
Released by Public Information Officer, Sgt. Timothy Maloney
Released: 10/23/2024