WILMINGTON, DE — A Wilmington man has been arrested in connection with an early morning incident involving the attempted theft of utility cables, according to the New Castle County Division of Police.
On June 11, 2025, at approximately 2:26 a.m., officers responded to a report of a suspicious individual using power tools and dragging objects near the 1300 block of Milltown Road. Upon arrival, authorities discovered large utility cables hanging from telephone poles at the intersection of Milltown Road and McKennan’s Church Road that had been freshly cut. Witnesses indicated that the suspect had fled the area moments before police arrived.
During a subsequent search of the vicinity, officers located a section of severed cable behind a nearby property, along with a silver Lincoln MKX SUV. The vehicle was found to contain tools commonly used to cut and remove utility lines, further implicating its connection to the scene.
After a detailed investigation, officers identified the suspect as 41-year-old Daniel Tiberi of Wilmington. An arrest warrant was issued on July 10, and Tiberi was apprehended the following day at a residence on Kentucky Avenue.
Tiberi was transported to New Castle County Police Headquarters, where he was formally charged with several offenses: one felony count of aggravated criminal mischief for damaging critical utility infrastructure, one felony count of second-degree conspiracy, one misdemeanor count of attempted theft under $1,500, and one misdemeanor count related to being a fugitive from another state (Pennsylvania).
He was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 11 and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in lieu of $18,000 secured bail.
As always, it is important to remember that a suspect, arrestee, or defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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