Delaware State Police
News Release

Dover Man Charged with Rape

Released – Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Dover- The Delaware State Police formally charged a Dover area man with Raping a then 14 year old female over a two year period.

William F. Forster, 30, of the 1000 block of Bayside Drive  in  Dover, was implicated in this case which was brought to light when the now 16 - year - old victim reported the incident to her School Resource Officer in January  of this year .   

The victim advised the officer that her mother’s boyfriend had been sexually assaulting her in a series of attacks that began two years ago.  The assaults took place on several occasions and at different locations. It was also alleged that Forster would communicate with the victim by cell phone asking her to send inappropriate photos of her to him.

The School Resource Officer immediately initiated an investigation with Troop 3 detectives.

Mr. Forster was formally charged on February 19th with the following felony offenses: one count of Rape Second Degree, two counts of Rape Third Degree, one count of Sexual Extortion, one count of Sexual Harassment, two counts of Aggravated Harassment, thirteen counts of Unlawful Sexual Contact Third Degree, twenty one counts of Sexual Solicitation, and twenty three counts of Endangering the Welfare.

He was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 3 and incarcerated in Delaware Correctional Center in Smyrna on default of $36,100.00 secured bond.

Anyone having similar contact with Mr. Forster is encouraged to call the investigator at (302) - 697-2104 extension 314.