Frankford- Delaware State Police arrested 22-year-old William D. Mansfield of Dagsboro and a 17-year-old male of Dagsboro for attempted burglary and related charges Wednesday evening.

On October 28, 2020, at approximately 5:45 p.m., Delaware State Police responded to a residence on Stump Road for an attempted burglary. Through the investigation, troopers discovered two individuals walking on Stump Road observed Mansfield and the 17-year-old male attempting to break into a residence. As the defendants observed the individuals approaching, they fled the area in a gold-colored Saturn. A valid tag number was obtained, and troopers responded to Mansfield residence, where he was taken into custody without incident. The 17-year-old was contacted at his residence and taken into custody without incident. Both were transported to Troop 4.

The 17-year-old male was charged with the following crimes:

• Attempted Burglary 2nd Degree (Felony)
• Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony)
• Criminal Mischief Under $1,000 Damage

He was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #3 and released on his Own Recognizance.

Mansfield was charged with the following crimes:

• Attempted Burglary 2nd Degree (Felony)
• Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony)
• Criminal Mischief Under $1,000 Damage

Mansfield was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #3 and released on a $3,100.00 unsecured bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 102920 1106

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