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State Police Arrest Kent County Firefighter for Felony Theft


Date Posted: Tuesday, April 29th, 2025

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Delaware State Police have arrested 30-year-old Raheim Clifton of Dover, Delaware for felony theft and unlawful use of a credit card.

On April 19, 2025, troopers responded to Little Creek Volunteer Fire Company, located at 311 Main Street in Little Creek, for a report of a theft. When troopers arrived, they spoke with fire company officials who discovered over $3,600 in unauthorized charges on a fire company credit card. During the investigation, troopers learned that a member of the fire company, identified as Raheim Clifton, obtained the credit card and used it for personal expenses. A warrant was obtained for his arrest.

On April 27, 2025, Clifton turned himself in at Troop 3, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and released on his own recognizance.

Raheim Cllifton

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Theft, $1,500 or More (Felony)
  • Unlawful Use of Payment Card Over $1,500 (Felony)
  • Unlawful Use of Payment Card Under $1,500 – 2 counts

Clifton is no longer a member of Little Creek Volunteer Fire Company.

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Disclaimer: Any individual charged in this release is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.


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