MAY 2008
JUNE 2008
June 12, 2008
Rehoboth Officers Arrest Sex Offenders on Boardwalk
During the week of June 07-12, 2008, undercover Rehoboth Beach police officers arrested three subjects for Sex Crimes, occurring on the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk. The officers accosted by these subjects, being propositioned for sexual activity; being offered money for sex; and/or being groped by the subjects. All three defendants were arrested and transported to the Rehoboth Beach Police Department where they were processed, and arraigned for later appearance in the Delaware Court of Common Pleas. Those persons arrested were: Patrick E. Purnell, 33 year old resident of Berlin, MD., arrested for Disorderly Conduct, T11, Sec. 1301; Julio C. Herrera, 36 year old resident of Millsboro, DE., arrested for Requesting Sexual Contact in Return for a Fee, T11, Sec. 1343a3; and Robin E. Lewis, 40 year old resident of Smithburg, MD., arrested for Unlawful Sexual Contact, T11, Sec. 767, Offensive Touching, T11, Sec. 601a1, and Resisting Arrest, T11, Sec. 1257. Lewis was also wanted by the Delaware Court of Common Pleas for an outstanding warrant, and was incarcerated in Sussex Correctional Institute, Georgetown, DE., in default of bond.
June 14, 2008
On June 14, 2008 at approximately 09:05 p.m. the Delaware State Police and DNREC rangers requested the assistance of a Rehoboth Beach Police K-9 in the search for a suicidal female. The subject's vehicle was located, unoccupied, in the parking lot of the Delaware Seashore State Park, however her direction of travel was unknown. The RBPD K-9 performed a track of the subject which led onto the beach and eventually into the dunes area where she was located, unharmed. She was later transported to the hospital by ambulance for an evaluation.
June 14, 2008
Rehoboth Beach Police were contacted on June 14, 2008 at 09:17 p.m. by a female who advised that she had a knife pulled on her on the boardwalk. There was no demand for money, etc., reported. The suspect was described as a younger white male wearing a false beard and black sunglasses. Through investigation and contact with acquaintances, the suspect was located at a nearby hotel. The suspect was a fifteen year old male juvenile from Pennsylvania. He was interviewed with his grandfather and admitted his involvement. This was apparently done in an attempt to be "funny." The knife was recovered on the beach and determined to be a retractable plastic toy purchased locally. The juvenile was charged with disorderly conduct and released to his grandfather. NOTE: The Rehoboth Beach Police Department strongly encourages parents and merchants to NOT allow the sale of such items to juveniles. There is no legitimate purpose for a juvenile to possess such an item.
June 15, 2008
Just after midnight on June 15, 2008, Rehoboth Beach Police officers responded to First Street and Philadelphia Avenue in reference to a single vehicle motorcycle accident with reported injury. Upon arrival officers located an injured subject who was transported to Beebe Hospital with serious head and spinal injuries. The investigation is continuing and alcohol was determined to have been a factor in the accident. Charges are pending.
Last Updated: June 167 2008
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