State of Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security

Division of State Police

Superintendent Robert M. Coupe

DSP News Release: DSP Troop 3 Detectives Arrest Smyrna Man for Rape

Location: Bently Court, Lakeshore Village, Smyrna, DE

Date of Occurrence: November 2008 – May 2009

Suspect(s): Mr. Phillip G. Clayville, 42, of the above stated address.

Resume: On Tuesday, October 13^th, 2009, the Delaware State Police Detectives arrested Mr. Phillip G. Clayville, after he surrendered to Troop 3 in Camden on outstanding warrants.

The initial investigation started in June 2009, when the family of a 12-year old female contacted the Delaware State Police reference to allegations that Mr. Clayville sexually assaulted their daughter.  As the investigation continued, a second 11-year old female was also found to be a victim.

Detectives completed the investigation and obtained warrants on September 30, 2009, for Mr. Clayville charging him with the following crimes:

• 3-Charges of Rape 4^th Degree Sexual Penetration Victim is Less Than 16 or Without Consent (Felony)
• 2-Charges of Unlawful Sexual Contact 2^nd Degree (Felony)

Mr. Clayville was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court and issued a $16,00.00 secure bond and a no contact order.  Mr. Clayville posted bail and was released pending his trial date.  

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