Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William D. Crotty

State Police Arrest Pair in Connection with Harrington Farm Burglaries

Date Posted: Monday, March 23rd, 2026

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Graphic titled “News Release Kent County” featuring a Delaware State Police Chevrolet Tahoe parked in a crop field with farming equipment in the background. A silhouette map of Delaware appears on the left with Kent County highlighted in blue, the text “BecomeATrooper.com” on the bottom center, and social media icons are shown at the bottom right corner.

The Delaware State Police arrested 41-year-old Ronald Keiser, and 42-year-old Heather Crane, both of Hartly, Delaware, on burglary and related charges following multiple incidents at a farm in Harrington.

On November 17, 2025, troopers responded to the 3000 block of Woodyard Road for a report of a burglary. The preliminary investigation revealed unknown suspects unlawfully entered a barn and chicken house on the property. The suspects cut copper wiring and stole additional equipment, causing approximately $80,000 in damage before fleeing the area.

On March 14, 2026, troopers responded to the same location for another reported burglary. Investigators determined that suspects again entered a barn and stole various items, including an all-terrain vehicle (ATV). A few days later, the victim discovered their stolen ATV listed for sale on a social media website.

The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit took over the case. Through investigative efforts, detectives identified the individuals selling the ATV as Keiser and Crane and obtained a search warrant for their residence in Hartly.

On March 20, 2026, detectives executed the search warrant and took both Keiser and Crane into custody without incident. During the search, detectives recovered multiple items belonging to the victim. Further investigation also linked Crane to the November burglary.

Crane was taken to Troop 3 where she was charged with the below listed offenses, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and released on her own recognizance.

Image of Heather Crane

Burglary Third Degree (Felony) – 2 counts
Theft $1500 or Greater (Felony)
Theft Under $1500 Where a Victim is 62 Years of Age or Older (Felony)
Criminal Mischief $5,000 or more (Felony)
Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)

Keiser was taken to Troop 3 where he was charged with the below listed crimes, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and released on his own recognizance.

Image of Ronald Keiser