New Castle, DE- Delaware State Police arrested Charles E. Fletcher, 34, of New Castle and Andre Grenardo, 27, of New Castle, early Friday morning on burglary and related charges.
On December 13, 2021, the Delaware State Police began investigating a series of warehouse burglaries occurring in the 600 block of Pencader Drive. During the burglaries, electronics, furniture, and clothing items were stolen. On January 28, 2022, at approximately 3:30 a.m., troopers were dispatched to DBUSA Logistics Inc., located at 12 McCullough Drive, for a burglary alarm. When troopers arrived, they observed a white Lincoln Navigator parked directly in front of the shattered glass front doors with the engine running and the keys in the ignition. As troopers approached the front of the business, Charles Fletcher was seen inside carrying packages from within the business, and Andre Grenardo was observed inside the warehouse. When Charles saw the troopers, he fled back into the warehouse and was ultimately apprehended when he exited the rear door into the rear parking lot. Andre initially exited the rear door, but he fled back inside the warehouse when he saw troopers. The business was searched, and Andre was located hiding on top of a storage shelf under some insulation. He was taken into custody without incident.
Both men were transported to Delaware State Police Troop 2 and charged with the following crimes:
Charles Fletcher
- Burglary 3rd Degree (Felony)
- Possession of Burglary Tools (Felony)
- Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
- Theft Under $1,500
- Criminal Mischief Under $5,000
Charles Fletcher was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #2 and released on a $13,000.00 unsecured bond.
- Burglary 3rd Degree (Felony)
- Possession of Burglary Tools (Felony)
- Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
- Theft Under $1,500
- Criminal Mischief Under $5,000
Andre Grenardo was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #2 and released on a $13,000.00 unsecured bond.
This case remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit. Anyone with information regarding these incidents are asked to contact Detective Jim Dempsey by calling 302-365-8472. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppers.com.
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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper
Released: 013022 1418
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