Felton– The Delaware State Police have arrested 31-year-old Stephen C. Lemmons of Felton for Burglary and related charges.

On Sunday, August 2, 2020, at approximately 5:45 p.m., Troopers responded to Hopkins Cemetery Road, Felton, to recover a reported stolen John Deere riding lawn mower and Honda three wheel ATV. Upon investigative measures, Troopers determined the property was stolen from a pole barn located on West Evens Road, Felton, earlier during the day. Lemmons was observed on video surveillance footage on the 67 year old females’ property and driving the lawnmower off the property on the driveway. Lemmons was located at the residence where the property was recovered on Hopkins Cemetery Road and taken into custody without incident. Located on Lemmon’s when he was taken into custody was drug paraphernalia.

Lemmons was transported to Troop 3 where he was charged with the following crimes:

Burglary 3^rd Degree (Felony)

Theft Greater than $1,500 (Felony)

Conspiracy 2^nd Degree (Felony)

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

He was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #7 and released on a $5,100.00 unsecured bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 080320 1325

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