State of Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security

 

Division of State Police

 

Superintendent Robert M. Coupe

DSP News Release: Tuesday, August 04, 2009- Harrington Police Officer Charged with Sexual Offense

 

Location: Marshview Drive in Magnolia, Delaware, Kent County

 

Date of Occurrence: May – June of 2009

 

Suspect(s): Aaron L. Jones, 40, of Magnolia

 

Resume: Earlier today, Delaware State Police Troop 3 detectives arrested Aaron L. Jones for the following misdemeanor offenses: Endangering the Welfare of a Child and three counts of Unlawful Sexual Contact.

 

It has been alleged that Mr. Jones, a Harrington Police Officer, inappropriately touched a female, who was a minor, staying in his home.  This conduct reportedly took place between May – June of 2009, and NOT while Jones was on duty. 

 

Jones voluntarily turned himself in to authorities this afternoon.  Upon his arraignment, he was released on a $2,500.00 unsecured bond.  Jones was also ordered to have no contact with the victim. 

 

Questions regarding Mr. Jones’ status with Harrington PD should be directed to that agency’s chief- Norman Barlow. 

 

Because of the sensitivity of this case, and in consideration of the victim, only limited information will be released. 

 

 

Aaron L. Jones

 

 

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