Delaware State Police
News Release

Burglary Suspects Nabbed by Delaware State Police

 

Hartly - Throughout the month of March, Delaware State Troopers have been investigating daytime burglaries occurring primarily in central Kent County.  On Thursday, March 26th, 2009, Delaware State Troopers were able to apprehend two suspects, at a residence located on Loxley Lane, Hartly.

 

The two suspects have been identified as Dustin R. Skinner, 22, of Camden, and Eric Szulborski, 29, of Hartly.

 

The on-going investigation took a turn when Mr. Skinner and an unknown white male, later identified as Mr. Szulborski, attempted to pawn property from a reported burglary.  This attempt yielded the identity of Mr. Skinner and with the assistance of Probation and Parole and Dover Police Department, Delaware State Police Detectives were able to identify Mr. Szulborski.  This information in conjunction with previous witness information collected throughout the investigations led Troopers to the Loxley Lane address.

 

Delaware State Troopers attempted to contact both individuals at the Loxley Lane residence when they refused to exit.  After approximately two and half hours, Delaware State Troopers made entry into the residence.  A Delaware State Police K-9 Unit was utilized in the entry and apprehension of the suspects following a brief struggle. 

 

Mr. Skinner sustained non-life threatening injuries from the K-9 apprehension.  He was transported to Kent General Hospital, treated and turned over to detectives.  Mr. Szulborski was transported to Delaware State Police Troop 3 without further incident.

 

Mr. Skinner was charged with seventeen (17) felonies and four (4) misdemeanors.  The charges are as follows:

 

· 1- Count Receiving Stolen Property Valued at Greater Than $1000.00 (Felony) · 1-Count of Burglary 3rd Degree (Felony) · 2-Counts of Theft of Firearm (Felony) · 6-Counts of Burglary 2nd Degree (Felony) · 4-Counts of Theft Greater Than $1000.00 (Felony) · 2-Counts of Criminal Mischief Greater Than $1500.00 (Felony) · 1-Count of Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony) · 2-Counts of Criminal Mischief Under $1000.00 (Misdeameanor) · 1-Count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Misdeameanor) · 1-Count of Rsisting Arrest (Misdeameanor)

 

Mr. Skinner was remanded to James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in leui of $26,000.00 secured bond.

 

Mr. Szulborski was charged with sixteen (16) felonies and four (4) misdemeanors.  The charges are as follows: 

 

· 1-Count of Burglary 3rd (Felony)

· 2-Counts of Theft of Firearm (Felony)

· 6-Counts of Burglary 2nd Degree (Felony) · 4-Counts of Theft Greater Than $1000.00 (Felony) · 2-Counts of Criminal Mischief Great Than $1500.00 (Felony) · 1-Count of Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony) · 1-Count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Misdeameanor) · 1-Count of Resisting Arrest (Misdeameanor) · 2-Counts of Criminal Mischief Under $1000.00 (Misdeaneanor)

 

Mr. Szulborski was remanded to James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in leiu of $24,500.00 secured bond.

 

At the present time the investigation is on-going and additional arrests are expected.  An additional release will be disseminated as information become available. 

Anyone with information pertaining to this case is urged to contact Delaware State Police Troop 3 at (302) 697-4454 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.

 

###