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State of Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security
Division of State Police
Superintendent Robert M. Coupe |
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Updated DSP News Release #1: Monday, August 17, 2009- Vendetta or Just Mean Spirited, Vandals Cause $100,000 in Damage to Area School (Original Release: Tuesday, July 21, 2009)
Wilmington- An arrest has been made in reference to the below outlined case.
Earlier today, Delaware State Police detectives arrested 17-year-old Dane T. Smith, of Wilmington. He voluntarily turned himself at Troop 2 and was charged with the following offenses: Burglary (felony) and Criminal Mischief (felony).
Through this investigation, detectives also learned that Mr. Smith had burglarized the school just four days prior on July 16th. In this incident, the inside of the school was not damaged, just two exterior windows were. For this inital burglary, Smith was charged additionally with Burglary (felony) and two counts of Criminal Mischief (misdemeanor).
This case remains under investigation. Anyone who may still have tips or information regarding other individuals who may be involved is asked to call 302-834-2630 ext. 211 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.
Dane T. Smith
Original DSP News Release: Tuesday, July 21, 2009, 9:00 a.m. Vendetta or Just Mean Spirited, Vandals Cause $100,000 in Damage to Area School
Location of Incident: Heritage Elementary School, 2815 Highlands Lane, Wilmington, Delaware, New Castle County
Date of Occurrence: Monday, July 20th, 2009, at approximately 8:46 p.m.
Suspect(s): None at this time
Resume: Angry? Puzzled? Saddened? All of the above? These were certainly the range of emotions for school officials who responded to the Heritage Elementary School late last night.
At approximately 8:46 p.m., DSP dispatch center RECOM, received a call about an alarm activation at the school. Troopers arrived on the scene within minutes and proceeded to check the interior. The building was cleared and no suspects were located.
Troopers and school officials then went back room by room and began to inventory the damage which has been estimated at about $100.000.00. A brand new computer lab was demolished, windows smashed out and floors ruined with bleach and other cleaning supplies. The list goes on.
There is no suspect information at this time. Anyone who may have information pertaining to this case is asked to call 302-834-2630 ext. 211 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.
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