SUSSEX COUNTY, Del. - Detectives say they are seeking assistance in identifying potential victims in the investigation.
Delaware State Police say they arrested 66-year-old Wayne Long, of Berlin, Maryland on multiple counts of felony sexual solicitation of a child.
According to troopers, on Oct. 19, detectives began investigating after learning Wayne Long requested sexually explicit images from multiple underage male children through Snapchat in exchange for transportation to and from the beach in Sussex County. Detectives say they have identified two victims who were targeted by Long on multiple occasions over the course of several months this past summer.
Long is reportedly a former custodian with the Indian River School District. Authorities say he supports several athletic teams, including Sussex Central High School, but has been known to attend sporting events and other events at various local school districts.
Detectives have reason to believe there are additional unidentified victims who may have been targeted through Snapchat or other social media platforms over the past couple of years.
Authorities say on Oct. 30, 2023, Long responded to Troop 4 after detectives contacted him by phone. He was charged with the following crimes:
- Sexual Solicitation of a Child Under 18 (Felony) – 2 counts
Long was arraigned by the Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on an $80,000 cash bond.
The Delaware State Police Troop 4 Youth Aid Unit continues to investigate this incident in conjunction with the Delaware Department of Justice. Detectives are asking anyone with information or who may be a victim to please contact Detective R. Mears by calling 302-752-3809. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.