Delaware State Police
News Release

Two More Arrested in Kent County Car Break-Ins

Released Wednesday, February 04, 2009

Kent County – The Delaware State Police have arrested two more persons in connection with last weekend’s crime spree where subjects had broken into several Kent County residents’ vehicles.

James E. Carter, 18 of Camden turned himself into detectives on February 2, 2009 and a third suspect identified by police, Andrew H. Jackson, 17 of Magnolia ,also surrendered to police on the same date.

Each were charged with four counts of Possession of Burglars Tools (felony), four counts of Conspiracy (misdemeanor), eight counts of Theft (misdemeanor), two counts of Attempted Theft (misdemeanor), nine counts of Criminal Mischief (misdemeanor) and Criminal Trespass (misdemeanor).  Carter was released on an unsecured bond while Jackson was released to family members on his own recognizance.

 

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Prior Release

DSP News Release: Sunday, February 1, 2009- Two Dover Teens Linked to Car Break-Ins

Location of Incident:  Various locations in Kent County

• Joshua Drive in Magnolia- January 25th
• Front Street in Frederica- January 25th
• Holly Drive in Frederica- January 25th
• Ponderosa Drive in Magnolia- January 22nd
• Mechanics Street in Wyoming- January 31st
• Marshview Drive in Magnolia- January 31st
• Evergreen Drive in Magnolia- January 31st
• Scarlet Drive in Camden- January 30th

Date of Occurrence: See above

Suspect(s):  

• Eric Dickerson, 19, of Edgewood Road in Dover
• James Carter, 18, of Saddlebrook Drive in Camden

Resume: At approximately 5:30 a.m. this morning, Troopers were called by a Magnolia resident who reported he witnessed several subjects breaking into his car which was parked in front of his residence on Main Street in Magnolia.  It all started when this subject heard some noise outside of his home. He went out front to investigate and caught the suspects in the act.  The suspects fled the scene in two separate vehicles and the witness gave chase in his own car. 

The witness followed the bandits to the Church Creek subdivision where the suspects ditched their vehicles and fled on foot.  Troopers arrived in Church Creek and located the suspect vehicles.  Inside one of the vehicles, officers located the ID of James Carter as well as stolen radio equipment.  Also, one of the vehicles was registered to Eric Dickerson. 

A short time later, Eric Dickerson responded to Troop 3 in Woodside to report his car stolen.  He also brought with him a poorly constructed story as to what happened to his car.  It did not take long before investigators saw right through his charade.  Troopers were able to then link Dickerson to several recent car break-ins in Kent County.

He was formally charged with the following offenses: four counts of Possession of Burglars Tools (felony), four counts of Conspiracy (misdemeanor), eight counts of Theft (misdemeanor), two counts of Attempted Theft (misdemeanor), nine counts of Criminal Mischief (misdemeanor) and Criminal Trespass (misdemeanor).  Upon his arraignment, Dickerson was ordered to be held at the Smyrna Correctional Center in lieu of $8,450.00.

James Carter is currently wanted for the same charges as Dickerson.  Also, suspected stolen property (mainly car radio equipment and its accessories) has been recovered and secured at Troop 3. Investigators have not identified all of the owners.  Should anyone know the whereabouts of Carter, or if anyone believes the stolen property recovered may be theirs, they are encouraged to call Troop 3 at 302-697-4455 ext. 664.  

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