The Delaware State Police have arrested 23-year-old Emily Pryor Albino of Seaford, Delaware, for felony sexual abuse and solicitation of teenage children as part of an ongoing investigation. Detectives are seeking assistance in identifying potential victims associated with the investigation.
On August 4, 2026, detectives began investigating the sexual abuse and solicitation of two teenage children after learning that Emily Pryor Albino, a dance instructor at X-Treme Dance Studio in Laurel, Delaware, had sexually abused two teens that attend the dance studio. Further investigation revealed that Pryor Albino also exchanged sexually explicit messages with the two victims. Detectives have reason to believe there are additional unidentified victims.
Pryor Albino was arrested and charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by the Justice of the Peace, and committed to the Department of Correction on a $110,000 cash bond.
- 1st Degree Sexual Abuse of a Child by a Person of Trust (Felony) – 4 counts
- Sexual Solicitation of a Child Using Computer/Cell Phone/Other Electronic Device (Felony)
The Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident in conjunction with the Delaware Department of Justice. Detectives are asking anyone with information or who may be a victim to please contact Detective R. Mitchell by calling 302-752-3794. 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.