Milton – The Delaware State Police have arrested 36 year old, Bruce G. Satchell of Milton in connection with multiple burglaries and thefts that took place in Milton and Harbeson over the last two weeks.

Between October 6 and October 15, 2019 Troopers investigated 6 separate incidents, 3 of which were residential burglaries that took place in the Milton area as well as 3 incidents in which vehicles were broken into, that occurred in Milton and Harbeson. Thorough initial investigations which were conducted by the first responding Troopers produced evidence linking the incidents and also developed Satchell as a suspect.

On Friday, October 18, 2019 Troopers located Satchell at his residence in the 28000 block of Fisher Rd., and took him in to custody without incident. Satchell was then transported to Troop 4 where further investigation by detectives from the Criminal Investigations Unit confirmed his involvement in the incidents.

Satchell was charged with the following:

• Burglary 2^nd Degree (3 counts)
• Felony Theft (3 counts)
• Misdemeanor Theft (3 counts)
• Criminal Mischief (4 counts)
• Criminal Trespass (4 counts)

He was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court #2 and then committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on $39,404 cash bail.

Anyone who believes that they may have further information regarding these incidents is asked to contact Detective L. Kester at Troop 4 by calling 302-752-3792.

Information may also be provided by calling Delaware crime stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:101919 1210

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