WILMINGTON, DE — Wilmington Police have arrested two men in connection with an alleged burglary on Maryland Avenue, during which one of the suspects is accused of threatening a victim with a knife.
According to authorities, the incident occurred on August 15, 2025, at approximately 10:36 p.m. when officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Maryland Avenue following a report of a burglary. Upon arrival, police made contact with 27-year-old Elijah Berry and 26-year-old Nas’sur Skinner, identifying both as suspects in the case.
Investigators allege that Berry was found in possession of a knife and had threatened the victim during the incident. Property reportedly taken from the residence was recovered and returned to the victim.
Berry faces multiple charges, including possession of a deadly weapon during the commission of a felony, aggravated menacing, first-degree burglary, second-degree conspiracy, theft under $1,500, terroristic threatening, and criminal mischief under $1,000. He was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court 20 and committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on $29,500 secured bail.
Skinner has been charged with first-degree burglary, second-degree conspiracy, and theft under $1,500. He was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court 11 and released on $7,000 unsecured bail.
Authorities emphasize that all suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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