PRESS RELEASE
| Sergeant Paul Shavack Email: Paul.Shavack@state.de.us |
MILLSBORO PAIR ARRESTED AFTER DRUG INVESTIGATION
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DSP News Release: Millsboro Pair Arrested after Drug Investigation
Location: Residence in the 22000 block of Carey’s Camp Road, Millsboro, DE
Date of Occurrence: Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Defendants and Charges:
-Marcus Dennis, 34, Millsboro, DE
-Robbery 1st Degree (2 counts) -Burglary 1st Degree -Assault 2nd Degree -Aggravated Menacing -Wearing a Disguise during the Commission of a Felony -Conspiracy 2nd Degree (2 counts) -Possession of a Controlled Substance -Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (2 counts) -Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (3 counts) -Maintaining a Drug Property
Arraigned at JP Court 2 and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution for lack of $108,500 cash bail.
Tonya Carpenter, 37, Millsboro, DE
-Robbery 1st Degree (2 counts) -Burglary 1st Degree -Assault 2nd Degree -Conspiracy 2nd Degree (2 counts) -Possession of a Controlled Substance -Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (3 counts) -Maintaining a Drug Property
Arraigned at JP Court 2 and committed to the Delores Baylor Correctional Institution for lack of $94,500 secured bail.
Resume: Millsboro, DE- The Delaware State Police have arrested a Millsboro couple on drug and robbery charges following an investigation into drug sales in the area.
Marcus Dennis, 34, and Tonya Carpenter, 37, both of the 22000 block of Carey’s Camp Road, Millsboro, were arrested on Tuesday, September 13, after members of the Delaware State Police Sussex County Drug Unit, Governors Task Force, Major Crimes, and Special Operations Response Teams executed a search warrant of their residence. The search was conducted as the result of a several month long investigation into illegal drug sales from the home.
During the search officers seized 34 – 30 mg Oxycodone tablets, drug paraphernalia, a Daisy rifle, ammunition, and over $500.00 in suspected drug sale proceeds.
After further investigation, detectives were also able to link Marcus Dennis and Tonya Carpenter to the September 11, 2011 home invasion style robbery which occurred in the 29000 block of Power Point Road, in Dagsboro, DE.
During the robbery, a male and a female suspect entered the home through an unlocked front door. The male suspect, who was armed with a rifle, tied up the 78 year old male homeowner. He then ordered the 63 year old female resident to provide him with prescription medications that were in the home and escorted her throughout the house. The female suspect kept watch over the male victim as this was occurring. Both suspects then fled from the residence.
Released Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 12:30 p.m.
Home Invasion Release Below
DSP News Release: Detectives Probe Home Invasion Robbery
Location: Residence in the 29000 block of Power Plant Road, Dagsboro, DE
Date of Occurrence: Sunday, September 11, 2011 at 8:00 p.m.
Victims:
-78 year old male resident -63 year old female resident
Suspects:
-Suspect #1: Black male, 6’00” tall, 200-225 lbs, with a muscular build. He was last seen wearing a navy blue or black short sleeved polo style shirt with white horizontal stripes, jeans, and a black ski mask. He was also armed with a rifle.
-Suspect #2: Unknown race female, 4’10”-5’02” tall, with a small build.
Resume: Dagsboro, DE- The Delaware State Police are currently investigating a home invasion style robbery that occurred last night in Dagsboro.
The incident occurred at approximately 8:00 p.m. Sunday, as a male and female suspect entered the unlocked front door of a residence located in the 29000 block of Power Plant Road in Dagsboro. The male suspect, who was armed with what appeared to be a rifle, used a rope to tie up the 78 year old male occupant of the home. The male suspect then demanded that the female victim provide him with prescription medication that was in the house and escorted her as she retrieved it. The female suspect remained with the male victim as this was occurring. Both suspects then exited the residence and fled in a vehicle in an unknown direction. The male victim suffered a minor injury, however, he refused treatment.
Detectives are asking anyone who may have any information in reference to this incident to contact Det. Stephen Yeich at Troop 4 at 302-856-5850. Citizens may also provide a tip by texting keyword “DSP” plus your message to 274637 (CRIMES). Tipsters may also 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 Monday, September 12, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. |
