NEWARK, DE — The Newark Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 37-year-old Walter Lafferty of Wilmington, who is wanted in connection with several criminal investigations across Delaware.
According to police, Lafferty is the subject of an active arrest warrant related to a June burglary in Newark, during which he is also alleged to have unlawfully used a payment card on multiple occasions.
In addition to the Newark charges, authorities report that Lafferty is wanted by two other Delaware law enforcement agencies. These separate warrants include allegations of terroristic threatening and shoplifting. Court records further indicate that Lafferty has active capiases issued by the New Castle County Superior Court for unrelated matters.
Law enforcement officials are urging anyone who knows Lafferty’s whereabouts to come forward. Master Corporal Carter McKennon is serving as the lead point of contact for this case and can be reached at (302) 366-7100, extension 3491, or via email at cmckennon@newark.de.us. Additional methods for submitting information, including potential reward details, are available through the Newark Police Department’s tips page.
All criminal charges are allegations. A suspect, arrestee, or defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
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