Two Arrested During Attempted Burglary at Lewes-area Home
Delaware State Police have arrested two attempting to break into a residence on Pecan Court in Plantations East west of Lewes on Sunday night. Police were notified by the homeowner who was not home at the time, but saw a male with a large knife walking around the screened-in porch area on his security camera. Police found the screen had been cut and a glass window shattered – the homeowner advised police there were two suspects in the garage. Both suspects walked out the front door wearing face coverings – and were arrested. A 17 year old juvenile from Chesapeake Beach, MD, resisted arrest and was found with a large knife in his pocket. Police also arrested 18 year old Nathan Lagimoniere, of Huntingtown, MD, without incident.
Lagimoniere and the 17-year-old were taken to Troop 7 and charged with the following crimes:
Nathan Lagimoniere, 18, from Huntingtown, Maryland:
- Burglary Second Degree (Felony)
- Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
- Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
- Criminal Mischief
Lagimoniere was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $18,100 cash bond.
17-year-old from Chesapeake Beach, Maryland:
- Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
- Burglary Second Degree (Felony)
- Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
- Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon (Felony)
- Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
- Resisting Arrest
- Criminal Mischief
The 17-year-old was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3 and committed to Stevenson House Detention Center on $30,600 secured bond.
