UPDATE MISSING HARRINGTON WOMAN LOCATED AND CHARGED

Defendant(s) Charge(s) and Bond Information:

• Jodie N. Brown-41 Harrington, De
• Identity Theft
• Theft Under $1,500
• Escape 3^rd Degree
• Delores J. Baylor Women’s Correctional Institute $13,000 cash bond

• John V. Brown Jr-38 Dover, De
• Hindering Prosecution (Felony)
• Conspiracy 3^rd Degree
• Released on $1,500.00 unsecured bond

Updated Resume 07/20/11:

Dover/Harrington-The missing Harrington Delaware woman Jodie N. Brown reported missing to the Harrington Police Department has been located.  Brown also wanted by Delaware State Police on criminal charges was formally charged Tuesday evening July 19^th.

State Police detectives after receiving information from an anonymous source searched two hotel rooms at the Capital Inn located at 1426 N. DuPont Highway Dover Delaware.  State Police located Jodie N. Brown, her husband John V. Brown and their four children.  The children are safe and have been turned over to the Division of Family Services. 

Jodie Brown was charged with Identity Theft, Theft and Escape 3^rd degree along with several other court capiases.  Jodie’s husband John Brown was also charged by State Police detectives for Hindering Prosecution and Conspiracy 3^rd degree. 

Following arraignment proceedings Jodie Brown was remanded to Delores J. Baylor Women’s Correctional Institute on $13,000 cash bond and John Brown was released on $1,500 unsecured bond. 

Released 07/20/11 12:00 pm

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DSP News Release:  Missing Harrington Woman Also Sought by State Police

Resume:

Harrington-Missing Harrington woman Jodie N. Brown is also currently being sought by the Delaware State Police. 

Delaware State Police have active arrest warrants for Brown who is being sought for Identity Theft, Theft, Conspiracy 3^rd and Escape 3^rd.  Brown is alleged to have opened a Mediacom Cable account using the victim’s name and personal information. 

State Police during their investigation linked Brown as a lease holder at the location where the cable service was being provided.  Over $500.00 in cable service was wrongfully charged under the victim’s name.

The Harrington Police Department is currently conducting a missing person’s investigation on Jodie Brown.  Please contact the Harrington Police Department for the details surrounding Brown’s missing person status. 

To offer information regarding this investigation, please contact the Delaware State Police at 302-856-5850 ext 221.

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Citizens may also provide a tip by texting keyword “DSP” plus your message to 274637 (CRIMES). 

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Tipsters may also call to provide information through lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333. Callers can also submit information via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com.

Released Tuesday July 19, 2011 2:15 pm

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DSP News Release:  Smyrna Woman Sought for Identity Theft

Location: 

• Adamsville Road Greenwood, DE

DATE and TIME:  

• July 2010- January 2011

Victim(s):

• 43 year old Greenwood Delaware man

Suspect(s) and Active Warrant:

• Jodie N. Brown-40 Last known address Smyrna Delaware area.
• Identity Theft
• Theft Under $1,500.00 

 Resume:

Greenwood-Delaware State Police are searching for Jodie N. Brown-40 formally of Dagsboro and Smyrna Delaware.  Delaware State Police began an investigation into identity theft which led to the identification of Brown as the suspect. 

Brown is alleged to have opened a Mediacom Cable account using the victim’s name and personal information.  State Police during their investigation linked Brown as a lease holder at the location where the cable service was being provided.  Over $500.00 in cable service was wrongfully charged under the victim’s name.   

Delaware State Police has obtained an arrest warrant for Brown consisting of Identity Theft and Theft under $1,500. 

To offer information regarding this investigation, please contact the Delaware State Police at 302-856-5850 ext 221.

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Citizens may also provide a tip by texting keyword “DSP” plus your message to 274637 (CRIMES). 

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Tipsters may also call to provide information through lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333. Callers can also submit information via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com.

        Jodie N. Brown                    John V. Brown Jr