Georgetown-  The Delaware State Police have arrested a 22-year-old man on sexual assault charges.

The Delaware State Police Major Crimes Unit is investigating an incident that occurred on June, 20, 2018, at approximately 6:30 p.m., at a residence in Georgetown.  A 20-year-old female reported that she was sexually assaulted.

Troopers identified 22-year-old Clay Conaway as the suspect.  On August 22, 2018, at approximately 7:30 p.m., Conaway was taken into custody without incident.

Conaway was transported back to Troop 4 on a warrant stemming from an August 20, 2018 indictment for Rape in the First Degree.  He was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court 3 and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on $70,000.00 secured bond.

The Delaware State Police is asking anyone that has information in reference to this incident or any other possible criminal incidents involving this defendant to contact Troop 4, Major Crimes Unit, Detective D. Kristunas at 302-752-3856.

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

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit/Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline 1800 VICTIM-1. (1800 842-8461).  You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@delaware.gov. 

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 082418 1501

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