NEW CASTLE, DE — Three suspects, including two juveniles, are facing multiple charges after New Castle County police say they allegedly attempted to break into vehicles in a residential neighborhood before fleeing from officers.
According to the New Castle County Division of Police, officers responded at approximately 1:37 p.m. July 7 to the 100 block of Highland Boulevard in the Sophia Place West community following reports of several individuals wearing dark clothing and masks who were allegedly attempting to break into vehicles.
Police said responding officers observed several individuals matching the reported descriptions near a vehicle. According to investigators, the suspects fled on foot when they saw officers but were apprehended a short time later on Inverness Circle.
Investigators reported recovering USB charging cables and screwdrivers from the suspects’ possession, which police said are commonly used in motor vehicle thefts.
Police identified one of the suspects as Dymier Clements, 18, of Felton. The other two suspects are 14-year-old males from New Castle and are not being identified because they are juveniles.
All three were charged with two felony counts each of attempted theft of a motor vehicle and second-degree conspiracy, along with felony counts of wearing a disguise during the commission of a felony and possession of burglar’s tools. They also face misdemeanor charges including resisting arrest, criminal mischief, third-degree conspiracy and attempted theft under $1,500, according to police.
In addition, Clements was charged with one felony count of noncompliance with the conditions of a recognizance bond.
Police said Clements was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court 11 and committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution after failing to post $23,000 cash bail. The two juveniles were arraigned in New Castle County Family Court and released on unsecured bail of $5,500 and $3,900.
All suspects, arrestees, and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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