***UPDATE***

DSP News Release: Arrest Made in January Home Invasion

Defendant: David S. Benson, 50, Magnolia, DE

Charges and Arraignment Information:

-Burglary 1^st Degree

-Wearing a Disguise during the Commission of a Felony

-Unlawful Imprisonment 2^nd Degree

-Assault 3^rd Degree

-Malicious Interference with Emergency Communications

Arraigned at the Sussex County Court of Common Pleas and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution for lack of $14,500 secured bail.

Resume:

Seaford, DE- Delaware State Police detectives have arrested a 50 year old Magnolia, DE man in connection with a home invasion and assault that occurred in January of 2011.

After a nine month investigation, David S. Benson was arrested on Tuesday, October 11, and charged with the above list of crimes. He was arraigned at the Sussex County Court of Common Pleas and then committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution for lack of $14,500.00 secured bail.

The incident occurred on January 20, 2011 after a male suspect entered a residence located on Dogwood Drive in Seaford and proceeded to assault a 59 year old female victim as she slept. The victim was eventually able to flee from the residence and call 9-1-1 from a neighbor’s house. After a lengthy investigation, detectives were able to link Benson to the incident through physical evidence that was collected from the scene. 

           David S. Benson

Released Friday, October 14, 2011 at 10:25 a.m.

Original release below

DSP News Release:  State Police Probe Seaford Home Invasion

Location: 

• Dogwood Drive (Nanticoke Acres) Seaford, DE

DATE and TIME:  

• Thursday January 20, 2011 3:12 a.m.

Victim(s):

• Female victim

Suspect(s):  

• Small frame individual, unknown sex or race, wearing dark clothing and a mask

Resume:

Seaford-Delaware State Police early Thursday January 20, 2011 investigated a home invasion on Dogwood Drive in the Nanticoke Acres development Seaford Delaware. 

Delaware State Police received a 911 call around 3:12 a.m. from the victim.  State Police detectives discovered the suspect entered the residence through a rear door. 

The victim was asleep at the time of the burglary and woke to the suspect striking her in the face multiple times.  The victim and suspect struggled as the suspect attempted to restrain the victim.  The victim during the struggle also attempted to 911 with her cellular phone however the suspect knocked it out of her hand.

The victim and suspect fell off the bed onto the floor at which time the victim was able to flee the residence to seek help.

The victim sustained facial lacerations as a result of the assault.  The victim could only describe the suspect being small in stature, wearing dark clothing and a mask. 

Delaware State Police is asking anyone who has information concerning this investigation to contact Delaware State Police Troop 4.  Callers may remain anonymous. Tips may also be forwarded to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-333 3 or on line at www.tipsubmit.com.  

Anyone with information pertaining to this case is asked to call investigators at 302-856-5850 ext. 218 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333