Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William Crotty

State Police Arrest Man for Identify Theft in New Castle

Date Posted: Friday, August 2nd, 2024

Delaware State Police arrested 31-year-old Rickie Holloway of Brooklyn, New York, for identity theft at Enterprise Rental Car in New Castle on Tuesday afternoon.

On July 30, 2024, at approximately 4:14 p.m., troopers responded to Enterprise Rental Car, located at 190 S. Dupont Highway, New Castle, for a report of a male suspect attempting to rent a car with a false identity. Enterprise Rental Car management informed troopers there is an ongoing trend of vehicles being stolen from Enterprise Rental Cars in Delaware and surrounding states through fraudulent means. In each incident, the suspect reserves the vehicle under an alias, and utilizes a fictitious identification card with the suspect’s image at pickup. Upon arriving at Enterprise, troopers observed the suspect fleeing on foot in a southern direction from the store. In the ensuing foot chase, the suspect disregarded multiple verbal commands to stop. The suspect, identified as Rickie Holloway, was ultimately taken into custody without incident after a brief foot chase. During the investigation, troopers discovered Holloway utilized a fictitious Virginia Driver’s License with his image and a false identity. Troopers identified Holloway as the suspect involved in a similar incident in Newark Police Department’s jurisdiction.

Holloway was taken to Troop 2, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $7,000 secured bond.

Identity Theft (Felony)
Possession of Burglar Tools or Instruments Facilitating Identity Theft (Felony)
Attempted Theft of a Motor Vehicle (Felony)
Resisting Arrest

Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective T. Leonardi by calling (302) 365-8471. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need 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 at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.