The Delaware State Police have arrested 32-year-old Anthony Ferguson of Hyattsville, Maryland, following a burglary that occurred Saturday morning in Bear.
On April 11, 2026, at approximately 4:45 a.m., troopers responded to Dollar General, located at 1815 Pulaski Highway in Bear, for a burglar alarm. When troopers arrived, they learned that a male suspect, wearing a cowboy hat, long black coat, and black and white shoes, forced entry to the business through the front door. Once inside, the suspect tried to open the tobacco display case, was unable to do so, and ran away. Troopers searched the area, and a short time later, they saw a man matching the description of the suspect at Wawa, located at 1605 Pulaski Highway. Troopers contacted the man, identified as Anthony Ferguson, detained him without incident, and determined that he was the suspect in the burglary.
Ferguson was arrested and taken to Troop 2, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and released on $3,000 unsecured bond.
- Burglary 3rd Degree (Felony)
- Possession of Burglar Tools (Felony)
- Attempted Theft under $1,500
- Criminal Mischief $1,000 but less than $5,000