Press Releases

On Saturday January 28, 2012 at approximately 2:30am Rehoboth Beach Police responded to the first block of Olive Avenue for a theft in progress. Prior to officers arrival, the 30 year old male victim observed his interior light on inside his vehicle and a male subject sitting in the passenger side of the vehicle. The victim confronted the subject, later identified as Joseph Anastasi, 40 who initially struggled with the victim and attempted to flee the area prior to police responding. The victim was able subdue Anastasi with the assistance of two male friends also on scene and all subjects held Anastasi until officers arrived. During the struggle the victim and Anastasi both sustained minor injuries. Anastasi was found in possession of the victim’s watch, money and a SecurityMan wireless receiver. Anastasi who claimed he was homeless was charged with Burglary 2^nd, Assault 3^rd and Theft under $1500 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institute in default of $2000 secured bond.

On Monday January 16, 2012 at 1:15 p.m., officers from Rehoboth Beach Police were assisted by Delaware State Police with a serious motor vehicle accident involving a moped and a Jeep that occurred on Rehoboth Ave at 5th St. Zachary Tyndall, 21 of Berlin, Maryland, was operating a 2008 Jeep west bound on Rehoboth Ave. when a 2007 moped, operated by Paul Ramsey, 43, of Rehoboth Beach, crossed into the path of the Jeep and was struck. Ramsey was initially transported to Beebe Medical Center with a possible head injury and was later flown to Christiana Hospital. Ramsey was listed in critical condition as of Monday night. The accident is still under investigation and no charges have been filed at this time.

The Rehoboth Beach Police Department is investigating two burglaries that occurred sometime in the first two weeks of November. Unknown suspect(s) entered a residence on the first block of New Castle Street sometime Sunday November 6, 2011 into Monday November 7, 2011 by breaking the rear glass door. Once inside, the suspect(s) removed a Sony Flat Screen Television, Sony DVD Player and a Apple Laptop. The second burglary occurred on the first block of St. Lawrence Street where unknown suspect(s) entered by breaking the glass on a rear door. Once inside this residence, the suspect(s) removed three Vizio Flat Screen Televisions. The Rehoboth Beach Police Department is currently processing evidence left at both locations by the suspect(s). Anyone with information regarding these incidents are asked to call the Rehoboth Beach Police Department at (302) 227-2577 or visit Delaware Crime Stoppers at www.tipsubmit.com or call 1-800-TIP-3333.

On 10/28/11 The Rehoboth Beach Police Department arrested William F. Vickers 4^th, 35, of Ocean View following a 6 month computer related investigation. The Rehoboth Beach Police Department, with the assistance of The Delaware State Police High Tech Crime Unit, conducted a 6 month criminal investigation and discovered that Vickers made malicious and calculated changes to a website to divert business from the victims business to a competitor business. Vickers was also found to have accessed and blocked various online accounts belonging to the victim by logging in using the victim’s information. Vickers maintained control of the various accounts and website after his termination from the victims business and requested money from the victim for access. Vickers was charged with Extortion, Unauthorized Access to Computer Systems, Misuse of Computer System Information and Criminal Impersonation. Vickers, a local photographer and website producer/developer was released on a $6000 unsecured bond pending a future hearing in The Court of Common Pleas.

The Rehoboth Beach Police Department Provide the Following Website Safe Practices to Help Avoid Being a Victim

Shawn C. Geyer, 33 of Rehoboth Beach a registered Tier 3 Sex Offender is currently working at Gallery Espresso, 70 Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach. This information is provided for advisory purposes only and the subject is not a wanted person.

The Rehoboth Beach Police Department arrested Brandt C. Aubrey, 26 of Rehoboth, on 10/20/11 following a theft investigation. Homeowners reported a theft of jewelry, estimated in excess of $30,000 was stolen from their residence. Aubrey, an employee of Aubrey Construction, was charged with One Count of Felony Theft, Three counts of Falsifying Business Records, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Prescription Drugs with No Prescription, and Possession of a Hypodermic Needle. The investigation continues and additional charges are pending. Aubrey was committed to SCI in lieu of $7,500 cash only bail.

The Drug Enforcement Administration in conjunction with state and local law enforcement agencies will be collecting unused or expired prescription medications to ensure they are safely disposed of to help prevent abuse and contamination of the environment. On October 29, 2011 you can bring these prescription medications to the Rehoboth Beach Police Department or a law enforcement agency in your area for disposal. To learn more about the program or about prescription medication abuse visit the DEA website at www.justice.gov/dea.

The Rehoboth Beach Police Department is investigating a theft of approximately 600lbs of copper pipe from a residence being demolished on the first block of Columbia Avenue. The theft occurred sometime Monday 10/03/11, 4:00pm and Tuesday 10/04/11, 10:00 am. The copper pipe was mixed sizes of ¾”, ¼”, 3/8” and 4”. Anyone with information should contact Cpl. Bryson Ezell or Det. William L. Sullivan of the Rehoboth Beach Police Department at (302) 227-2577 or Crime Stoppers at www.tipsubmit.com

Marta Vanegas, 83 of Rehoboth Beach pled guilty in The Court of Common Pleas on Monday September 26 to operating a daycare without proper licensing. Vanegas was operating an unlicensed daycare during a time when registered sex offender, Cecilio C. Garcia was living at the location. Garcia was previously charged with child sexual abuse charges and remains incarcerated pending a trial in Superior Court. Vanegas received probation before judgment and was also ordered not to operate a daycare without proper licensing.

In the early morning hours of 09/20/11, Rehoboth Beach Police Officers responded to Grotto’s Pizza South Boardwalk location in reference to a report of a burglary alarm activation. Responding Officers located an open rear door and made entry to the building. Inside Officers located and arrested Paul E. Anthony, 3^rd. Anthony, a homeless man, advised that he entered the building in search of food. Anthony was found to have food items taken from Grotto’s refrigerator in his possession when he was taken into custody. Anthony was arrested on one count each of Burglary 3^rd, Attempted Theft, and Criminal Mischief. Anthony was committed to SCI in lieu of $4500 cash bail.

On 09/09/11 at approximately 2:52PM, Rehoboth Beach Police performed a traffic stop on a blue GMC pick-up truck after recognizing the driver as Michael A. Gillespie, 24 of Millsboro. Gillespie was operating the vehicle while his driver’s license was suspended and had active warrants out of the Justice of the Peace Court for failing to pay fines. During a subsequent search of Gillespie’s person and vehicle, officers located an Oxycodone pill, marijuana, and paraphernalia. Gillespie was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Driving While Suspended or Revoked. Gillespie was released after posting a $6,500 secured bail for his later appearance in the Sussex County Court of Common Pleas.

Rehoboth Beach Police Arrest Registered Sex Offender for Harassment and Drug Charges

On Sunday 09/04/11, the Rehoboth Beach Police Department arrested Lewis E. Brittingham, 48 of Georgetown Delaware for harassing a female victim. The victim, a 25 year old female, advised police that Brittingham had been continuously harassing her by showing up at her place of employment and making unwanted sexual comments. Brittingham, a Tier 2 Registered Sex Offender, was arrested and charged with Harassment, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Brittingham was committed to Sussex Correctional Institute in default of $3000 cash bond. Brittingham was also ordered to have no contact with the victim.

The Rehoboth Beach Police Department is investigating a tire slashing incident that occurred on Monday, August 29, 2011 sometime between 8:00pm and 8:30pm in the area of Lingo’s Realty 246 Rehoboth Avenue. The victim parked his green Ford F150, marked with Philadelphia Eagles emblems and lettering, in the parking lot of Lingo Realty for approximately 20 minutes and returned to find the tires had been punctured. The incident appears to be isolated to this area and vehicle and no other reported incidents of criminal mischief to tires was reported. The Rehoboth Beach Police Department is asking anyone with any information regarding this incident to contact the Cpl. Eric Hiller or Det. William Sullivan at The Rehoboth Beach Police Department at (302) 227-2577 or submit a tip through Crime Stoppers at www.tipsubmit.com

On 08/22/11 at approximately 10:22pm, Rehoboth Police made traffic stop on a vehicle operated by Mildred V. Reed, 48, of Dover, Delaware. The vehicle was also occupied by four juveniles ages 7-13. Field Sobriety tests were administered to Reed and she was charged with operating the vehicle under the influence of alcohol, Expired registration with a fictitious tag, and four counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Reed was committed to SCI in lieu of $3750.00 secured bail.

Two Arrested in Rehoboth Toy and Kite Burglary

The Rehoboth Beach Police Department arrested James Paul Appel, 23 of Baltimore Maryland and Delbert R. Bailey Jr., 30 of Columbus Ohio on Sunday August 14, 2011 just after 3:00 am after both were found inside The Rehoboth Toy and Kite Company on the north boardwalk. Both subjects allegedly entered the location through an unlocked door, removed cash from a safe along with merchandise including sunglasses, magnets, a toy megaphone and candy. Both James P. Appel and Delbert R. Bailey Jr. who were intoxicated, had no previous connection and met on the boardwalk just prior to the incident. A third subject, a friend of James P. Appel, was initially detained but later released after it was discovered that he notified a citizen to contact police to report the incident. Rehoboth Beach Police, assisted by Dewey Beach Police were able to take Appel and Bailey into custody inside the store without incident. James P. Appel was initially transported to Beebe Hospital for a medical evaluation due to a fainting incident at the location after his arrest. Both Appel and Bailey Jr. were charged with 1- count of Burglary Third Degree, 1-count of Conspiracy 2^nd Degree, 1- count of Theft and 1-count of Criminal Mischief and committed to Sussex Correctional Institute in default of $7000 cash bail. Both are scheduled for a preliminary hearing in Sussex County Court of Common Pleas on Thursday, August 18, 2011.

On Saturday, August 13, 2011, Rehoboth Beach Police responded to a call of a male assaulting a female in the parking lot of the Convention Center. Following investigation, officers arrested Angelo Paone of Scranton, PA and charged him with Assault 3^rd and Disorderly Conduct for punching his girlfriend, Mary Thomas of Scott Twp., PA. in the face.

In her attempt to flee the situation with Mr. Paone, Ms. Thomas was then involved in a motor vehicle collision and was arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Reckless Driving and Unsafe Backing.

The Rehoboth Beach Police Department is attempting to identify the suspect shown here who was involved in multiple thefts at a local hotel that occurred on Saturday July 16, 2011 at approximately 4:30 pm. The suspect, a white female, approximately 40-50 years old with straight blond hair, wearing a black/white bathing suit and then a white top cover-up, was caught on surveillance committing the thefts at the location. The suspect also appeared to be in the company of a small white male child approximately 5-6 years of age. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective William Sullivan Rehoboth Beach Police Department at (302)227-2577 ext 237, 1(800) TIP-3333 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at www.tipsubmit.com

The Rehoboth Beach Police Department arrested Ryan J. Smith, 20, Milford and Brandon Williams, 18, Milford for their connection in the burglary to Purple Parrot Grill on Sunday July 10, 2011. During the course of investigation, the Rehoboth Police followed up on multiple leads received through various local press releases. Rehoboth Police arrested Purple Parrot employee, Ryan J. Smith on Tuesday July 19 and subsequently conducted a search warrant with the assistance of Delaware State Police Troop 5 at a location where most of the items stolen were recovered, including kegs of alcohol, a flat screen television, cases of beer and multiple bottles of liquor. Brandon L. Williams was also arrested on Tuesday July 19 at his residence in Milford. The three subjects allegedly conspired to commit the burglary and were aided by intimate knowledge of the business obtained from employee Ryan J. Smith. Ryan J. Smith was charged with the following charges, Burglary 3^rd Degree, Possession of Burglar’s Tools, Theft under $1500, Criminal Mischief under $1000, Conspiracy 2^nd Degree, 2 Counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of Marijuana, Brandon L. Williams was charged with the following; Burglary 3^rd Degree, Possession of Burglar’s Tools, Conspiracy 2^nd Degree, Theft under $1500 and Criminal Mischief under $1000. Warrants are pending for a third suspect, a male juvenile from the Milford area for his connection in the crime.

On 07/06/11 at approximately 2207 hours, Rehoboth Beach Police were called to Downtown Cowgirl, a retail store located in the second block of Rehoboth Avenue in reference to a shoplifter in custody.

Upon arrival Police took into custody Iryan Beikun, 18, of Ocean City, Maryland. An on scene investigation revealed that Beikun had concealed two shirts in a bag in order to attempt to remove them from the store. A search of Beikun’s bags revealed numerous shoplifted items from multiple stores in both Rehoboth Beach Police jurisdiction and Delaware State Police jurisdiction.

Rehoboth Beach Police charged Beikun with four counts of shoplifting a class A misdemeanor and one count of Possession of Shoplifter Tools a class F felony. Beikun was then turned over to the Delaware State Police where she was charged with an additional six count of shoplifting. Beikun was released on $9000.00 unsecured bail for her later appearance in court.

On Friday, June 17^th, 2011 the Rehoboth Beach Police Department arrested Chad J. Harrington for additional charges in reference to thefts from vehicles. Harrington removed multiple items from vehicles including seasonal parking passes, radar detectors, IPods, and GPS units. Harrington then sold these items for money. Harrington was charged with the following offenses; 6 counts of Burglary Third Degree, 7 counts of Theft Under $1500, and 1 count of Criminal Trespass third Degree. Harrington was arraigned at the Justice of the Peace Court #2 and released on $9550 unsecured bail pending future court appearance.

On Wednesday, June 15^th the Rehoboth Beach Police arrested Marta Vanegas for one count of Operating a Daycare Without a License. These charges were filed as a furtherance of the investigation of Cecilio Garcia who was arrested earlier this month for child sex crimes. Vanegas was released on her own recognizance for her later appearance in court.

Rehoboth Beach Police Arrest Millsboro Man for Multiple Thefts from Vehicles and Credit Card Fraud

The Rehoboth Beach Police arrest Chad J. Harrington, 35 of Millsboro for multiple thefts from vehicles. Harrington removed multiple items from unlocked vehicles including, radar detectors, IPods, GPS units and credit cards which he used to purchase prepaid visa cards. Harrington was apprehended after a brief foot chase and charged with the following offenses 2 counts of Burglary 3^rd Degree, 4 counts of Forgery 1^st Degree, 2 counts of Theft under $1500, 5 counts of Unlawful Use of a Credit Card and Resisting Arrest. Harrington was released on a $26,000 unsecured bond pending a future court appearance. Rehoboth Beach Police are continuing an investigation and expect additional charges to be filed.

The Pelican Class at Epworth Preschool Rehoboth, tours the Rehoboth Beach Police Department

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Rehoboth Beach Police Traffic Stop Leads to Capture of Local Fugitive and Recovery of Stolen Vehicle

The Rehoboth Beach Police arrested Antwaun Campbell, 22 of Dover after conducting a traffic stop on a vehicle Campbell was operating was displaying a fictitious and expired temporary registration. A check of the vehicle identification number identified the vehicle as reported stolen out of Wilmington Delaware on May 30, 2011. Campbell was found to have active warrants for Robbery 1^st Degree out of Milford Police Department, Violation of Probation out of Kent County Superior Court and Failure to Appear out of Kent County Court of Common Pleas. Campbell initially provided a false name and identification belonging to another subject with active warrants as well. Campbell was charged with the following charges related to this incident; 1 count of Receiving Stolen Property, 1 count of Conspiracy 2^nd Degree, 1 count of Criminal Impersonation, Driving while Suspended, Misrepresentation of License, No Insurance, No Registration Card, Fictitious Registration, Expired Temporary Registration, Duty to Sign and Carry License and No Display of License Plate. Campbell was processed for warrants and committed to Sussex Correctional Institute in default of $125,000 bail. A passenger in the vehicle identified as Verona Norton, 28 of Dover also provided a false name and identification and was able to leave the area prior to a positive identification and arrest. Norton was found to have active warrants for Failure to Pay and Failure to Appear out of New Castle County Court of Common Pleas, Failure to Appear and Failure to Pay out of Justice of The Peace Court 7 and Failure to Appear out of Justice of the Peace Court 9. Warrants were obtained for Norton for the following charges related to the traffic stop ; 1 count of Receiving Stolen Property, 1 count of Conspiracy and 1 count of Criminal Impersonation. If anyone has information on the whereabouts of Norton they are asked to call the Rehoboth Beach Police Department at (302) 227-2577 or submit a tip through www.delaware.crimstoppersweb.com

Rehoboth Beach Police Arrest Registered Sex Offender for Additional Child Related Sex Offenses

The Rehoboth Beach Police arrested Cecilio C. Garcia, 60 on June 1, 2011 for the following felony related charges; 6 counts of Sex Offender Unlawful Sexual Conduct against a Child, 1 count of Indecent Exposure 1^st Degree, 1 count of Endangering the Welfare of a Child and 1 count of Continuous Sexual Abuse Against a Child. During the course of the investigation Garcia was also charged with 1 count of Failure to Re Register as a Sex Offender after it was discovered that he failed to update employment status within three days. The alleged incidents occurred over a 2 year period involving a male victim under the age of 12 years old. Garcia, a registered sex offender, was previously convicted of Unlawful Sexual Contact 2^nd Degree involving a victim under the age of 12 years old. Garcia was committed to Sussex Correctional Institute in default of a $639,000 cash bail.

Chief Banks reminds everyone that the City Ordinances concerning Dog, Skateboard, Scooter and Roller blade Violations are now in effect, or soon will be. Warnings have previously been given, but now violations will be strictly enforced.

92-143. Certain Turns Prohibited: No Driver of any motor vehicle shall make a left turn at any time from May 15, inclusive, to September 15, inclusive of each year at the following locations: The intersections at First and Seconds Streets on Rehoboth Avenue.

88-16. Dogs Prohibited from beach: No Person who is the owner or has control of any dog shall permit or suffer the dog to go upon the main boardwalk or upon the beach or strand of the city at any time between May 1 of any year until September 30 of any year, both dates inclusive.

A. It shall be unlawful for any person to ride or operate any skateboard on and/or over any sidewalk adjoining any street, any street in the City of Rehoboth Beach from May 15 until September 15 of any year.

D. It shall be unlawful for any person to ride or operate any scooter on the following areas in the City of Rehoboth Beach form May 15, to September 15 of any year:

A. It shall be unlawful for any person to roller-skate or roller-blade on the following areas in the City of Rehoboth Beach from May 15 to September 15 of any year:

As always, certain Ordinances involving violations of this nature are enforced year around. They include:

A. No owner of any dog shall permit any dog owned or maintained by him to run at large within the corporate limits of the city; is enforced year around.

B. Any person who is the owner, custodian or has the control of any dog within the City at all times of each day shall keep such dog either:

(2) Firmly secured by means of a collar, chain or other device so that it cannot stray from the premises on which it is secured; or

(3) Firmly secured by a leash whenever the dog is off the premises of its owner sp that the dog cannot stray from his control and such person shall carry and use a bag or other device to pick up and remove any excrement which said dog shall drop.

B. It shall be unlawful for any person to ride or operate any skateboard on and/or over the bandstand or any public structures throughout the entire year. The term “public structures” shall, in addition to its ordinary meaning, include but not limited to the City’s benches, plaques, memorials and steps.

C. It shall be unlawful for any person to ride or operate any skateboard on, under and/or over the Boardwalk or any of the Boardwalk pavilions throughout the entire year.

B. The use restrictions of this section shall apply not only to the traffic lanes of any street or avenue with the City of Rehoboth Beach designated in Subsection A 1) The Boardwalk; 2) Rehoboth Avenue, from the Canal Bridge to the Boardwalk, but also to their adjacent sidewalks, crosswalks, parking spaces, yellow zones and roadways.

C. It shall be unlawful for any person to roller-skate or roller-blade over the bandstand or public structures throughout the entire year. The term “public structures” shall, in addition to its ordinary meaning, include but not limited to the City’s benches, plaques, memorials and steps.

A. No person shall ride or operate any bicycle on the sidewalks adjoining the following streets at any time:

The Rehoboth Beach Police Department shares the concerns of local businesses with the increasing problem of shoplifting and employee theft. With the economic situation that our nation is currently facing, businesses face a stronger impact for every dollar lost to due to theft. In addition, some business owners/operators are hesitant to confront suspected shoplifters or employees suspected of theft due to concerns over civil liability. In some shoplifting cases, business owners do not report an incident because it is not discovered until after the suspect(s) leave. We strongly encourage businesses to report all incidents so that we can attempt to apprehend the suspect(s), document the incident, and determine any trends or similarities in suspect(s).

The Rehoboth Beach Police Department remains dedicated to assisting our local businesses in cutting down on these types of thefts. The Rehoboth Beach Police Department recently distributed a list of Shoplifting Prevention Tips and Employee Theft Prevention Tips to local businesses to assist with these crimes. If you are a local City of Rehoboth Beach business owner/operator and would like a copy of these tips, or would like to schedule a meeting with your employees for further discussion, please feel free to contact Chief Keith W. Banks or Detective William L. Sullivan at (302) 227-2577.

1. Speak directly to the owner and or rental agent on the phone. Don’t rely on email, as email is anonymous. Be especially cautious when “Free” email services are used.

2. Ask detailed questions about the property and surrounding area/attractions, the property owner should know the area very well. Ask for proof of ownership and look at public records to verify owner. Obtain any phone numbers for property associations, condo management offices or home owners associations. Call to see if the owner name matches the property.

3. Locate the vacation rental property on a Google Map or other online mapping source. If there is a problem locating the property on the mapping system, it most likely does not exist. You can also use Google Maps to measure driving times to your desired destinations, and to verify the details of the property listing (like whether or not it really is on the ocean).

6. Contact a local rental agency in the area, even if the property is not rented by them they can verify information as well, including price range. Remember scammers will post the property below the average rental rate to attract the most amount of interest.

7. Look for common rental scam signs, emails with bad grammar or strange sounding English, request for money to be wired and vague answers to your questions.

8. Report any fraudulent listings to the website directly (Craigslist, Online Rental Websites etc..) Remember it is easy to cut and paste pictures of property from legitimate websites and most scammers have a legitimate looking contract that they email you.

9. Avoid giving out any personal information including social security numbers, bank account information and credit card numbers.

The Rehoboth Beach Police Department is investigating a residential burglary that occurred sometime between Tuesday May 3, 2011 and Thursday May 5, 2011 to a residence located on Scarborough Avenue EXT. Unknown suspect(s) entered into the unoccupied residence by prying and forcing a door open and removed a five disc Sony DVD player and a Onkyo stereo receiver. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact Det. William L. Sullivan at the Rehoboth Beach Police Department at (302) 227-2577 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or www.tipsubmit.com

UPDATE : AS OF MAY 2, 2011 CHRISTOPHER S. MERCER HAS UPDATED HIS CURRENT ADDRESS TO AN ADDRESS LOCATED OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF THE REHOBOTH BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT THE STATE OF DELAWARE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY website.

April 18, 2011

Rehoboth Cooperative Preschool tours Rehoboth Beach Police Department and 911 Center

Students along with their parents and RCP Director, Jill Mitchell visited us on April 11, 2011.

GROUP PICTURE (L to R)

Cpl. Susan Cleveland, Rylie Maedler, Kayla Belfont, Gavin Maedler, Kali Pennington, Maddie Fauble, Jake Durasky, Jaxon Clampitt, Cpl. William L. Sullivan.

IN CAR PITURE (L to R)

Kali Pennington, Jake Durasky and Jaxon Clampitt

April 11, 2011

Rehoboth Officers honored with Annual DUI Award

Det/Cpl. William Sullivan, Cpl. Eric Hiller and Cpl. Dana Wyant were presented with with the Rehoboth Beach Police Department Annual DUI Award for their department leading efforts in detecting and arresting intoxicated drivers. Chief Keith W. Banks presented the awards for 2009 and 2010.

April 2, 2011

Rehoboth Beach Police Investigate Possible Child Pornography at the Rehoboth Library

A Millsboro man was seen viewing pornography at the Rehoboth Library between March 3rd and March 9th. Three computers that are suspected as having been used by the man were seized for evidence. TheyThe are currently being examined to determine if any child pornography was viewed. This investigation is still on-going.

March 29, 2011

The 2nd National Take Back Initiative is Scheduled for April 30, 2011

The Drug Enforcement Administration in conjunction with state and local law enforcement agencies will be collecting unused or expired prescription medications to ensure they are safely disposed of to help prevent abuse and contamination of the environment. On April 30, 2011 you can bring these prescription medications to the Rehoboth Beach Police Department or a law enforcement agency in your area for disposal. To learn more about the program or about prescription medication abuse visit the DEA website at www.justice.gov/dea or click the banner below.

March 27, 2011

Georgetown Man Arrested for Possession of Narcotics Without a Prescription

On the morning March 11, 2011 officers of the Rehoboth Beach Police performed a traffic stop on a 1990 Ford Bronco II after the vehicle failed to yield the right of way to an officer in the traffic circle on Rehoboth Ave.

After observing the driver's nervous behavior, consent to search the vehicle was requested and given by the operator, Sean T. Quinn, age 48, of Georgetown, DE. Officers found hydrocodone in the vehicle for which Quinn did not have a prescription.

Quinn was charged with Failure to Yield the Right of Way and Possession of a Schedule III Controlled Narcotic. He was released on $525.00 unsecured bail.

March 22, 2011

The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Announces new child restraint guidelines

NHTSA has revised their child restraint guidelines to be categorized by age rather than by type of child seat in order to keep pace with the latest scientific and medical research.

Under the new guidelines. NHTSA is advising parents and caregivers to to keep children in each restraint type, including rear-facing, forward-facing and booster seats, for as long as possible before moving them up to the next type of seat.

For more information, visit the NHTSA child safety website at http://www.nhtsa.gov/Safety/CPS

February, 28, 2011

Delaware State Police and Rehoboth Beach Police Dept. Collaborate to Nab Burglary Suspect

During the month of February 2011, Troopers from Delaware State Police Troop 7 handled several burglaries in the Midway – Rehoboth area of Sussex County. These burglaries occurred in the following communities: Plantations, Sawgrass, Kings Creek CC, Aydelotte Estates, and Sandy Brae.

On 02/24/11 at 0630 Troop 7 took a report of a stolen GMC Denalli from Kings Creek CC. On Star contacted DSP and advised that the vehicle was located in the Econo-Lodge parking lot on SR 1 N/O Rehoboth. T-7 units arrived and found a subject in the driver’s seat. After a brief foot pursuit Mark Black WM 44 was taken in custody. In his pocket was a set of car keys that fit a Toyota car that was parked next to the Denalli. That car had been stolen during a residential burglary in Plantations on 02/16/11.

Defendant Black was transported to Troop 7 and he was interviewed by Sgt. Windish and Det. Evans. Black admitted to committing the Plantation burglary along with other burglaries. Det. Sullivan of Rehoboth PD was contacted and responded to T-7 to assist. Windish, Evans, and Sullivan then drove Black around the area. Black pointed out a storage unit on SR 1 Rehoboth in which everything inside it was stolen from burglaries in both State and Rehoboth jurisdictions. Black then drove units to several burglaries to include two unreported burglaries he had just committed in the last two days.

Black was arrested on a total of 41 charges by DSP and 9 charges by Rehoboth PD.

Defendant:

Mark W. Black (WMN 08/20/1966 of Neverland Lane, Lewes, DE)

February 23, 2011

Rehoboth Officers Apprehend Fugitive After Foot Chase

Rehoboth Beach Police apprehended James E. Jamison, 41 Rehoboth after he fled on foot from a vehicle being stopped for traffic violations in the area of Church Street and Route 1. Jamison was found to have several warrants including a failure to appear for a child support hearing which required a $46000 cash bond. Jamison who initially identified himself as James Johnson was charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Resisting Arrest and Criminal Impersonation. Jamison was committed to Sussex Correctional Institute in default of bond.

February 10, 2011

Driver Veers Vehicle Off Road; Strikes Street Light Pole and House

The Rehoboth Beach Police are investigating a vehicle accident in which a GMC Yukon Denali veered off of the roadway. The vehicle struck a city street light pole and continued onto the property of a private residence on Munson St, striking the front porch of the house. The driver and sole occupant, Kimberley Kelleher, 43, of Rehoboth Beach was charged with DUI, Inattentive Driving, Leaving the Scene of a Property Damage Accident and Failure to Report an Accident to Police. The residence was unoccupied at the time of the crash. Kelleher was released on her own recognizance to the care of a family member. There are no reported injuries at this time.

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February 9, 2011

Rehoboth Beach Police Flat Screen Burglary Arrest

Rehoboth Beach Police arrested Aron J. Roberts, 32, Millsboro Delaware in connection with three rental property burglaries that occurred in November of 2010 where flat screen televisions and electronics were removed. Rehoboth Beach Police in cooperation with Delaware State Police received information that connected Roberts to several residential burglaries including a property where his company, Complete Cleans was employed. Roberts, the owner and operator of Complete Cleans was charged with three counts of Burglary 2^nd Degree, two counts of Theft under $1500, one count of Theft under $1500 where the victim is 62 years or older, two counts of Possession of Burglars Tools, one count of Criminal Mischief over $1000, and one count of Criminal Mischief over $1000 but less than $5000. Roberts was committed to Sussex Correctional Institute in default of a $21,000 cash bond. If you have any additional information regarding this or any other crimes committed in the City of Rehoboth Beach please call Detective William Sullivan at 227-2577.