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Cpl/2 John "Wes" Barnett Jr.
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Updated Information Suspect Located

Burglary Suspect Apprehended by Troopers

Released-Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Millsboro- State Troopers apprehended David R. Wright, 42 of Harbeson Monday evening near Oak Orchard.  Wright had been sought by police for burglary, theft and related criminal offenses.  He was also wanted on three Sussex County Court of Common Pleas warrants and one Sussex County Superior Court warrant.

On Monday, January 28, 2008 at approximately 6:15 p.m., state troopers responded to the Oak Orchard area to investigate a reported attempted burglary.  During the investigation troopers learned that a suspicious male had been observed in the vicinity of the victim’s home. 

Troopers learned the suspicious male had also been seen near an unoccupied summer residence located one street away from the victim’s home.  Troopers contacted the owner of the summer home and confirmed that no one should be inside.

During a check of that residence troopers observed a male subject, later identified as Wright inside. He appeared to be sleeping. The responding trooper maintained a perimeter and waited for backup. Once backup arrived, Wright was taken into custody without incident.

Wright was formally charged and arraigned on numerous felony counts of Burglary, Theft, Criminal Mischief and Conspiracy. Wright was committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution in lieu of $61,915.00 secured bond.

David Wright

 

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State Police Seek Publics’ Help with Locating Harbeson Man Wanted for Burglary

Released-Monday, January 21, 2008

Georgetown-On Friday, January 18, 2008 state police detectives obtained an arrest warrant for David R. Wright, 42, of Harbeson charging him with burglary, felony theft and criminal mischief.  The alleged incident occurred on January 10, 2008 in the Whispering Pines mobile home community near Lewes.

Wright is also wanted on three Sussex County Court of Common Pleas warrants and one Sussex County Superior Court warrant.  He is also wanted by Troop 7 for theft.

Wright is described as a white male, 5’08” tall, 180 lbs, brown hair and blue eyes.  Anyone with information pertaining to the whereabouts of David R. Wright is urged to contact Troop 4 (302) 856-5850 attention: Detective Gerald Windish or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.  Online tip submissions can be made via http://dsp.delaware.gov/crimstip.htm

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