Houck Lofland

DOVER, Del. - The Dover Police Department arrested two people Monday night after the pursuit of a stolen vehicle. After conducting a records check on a white Ford Transit near South State Street and East Water Street, police learned the vehicle was reported stolen. A traffic stop was reportedly attempted, but the vehicle fled. Police began pursuit through the city. 

The chase ended on Savannah Road in Dover after the vehicle became stuck in a field. Two occupants were both taken into custody and identified as Christopher Houck, 25, of Dover, and Ontia Lofland, 25, of Laurel. Houck was then linked to allegedly stealing a City of Dover vehicle this past weekend. Both were taken to Dover Police to be arraigned. 

Houck was committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $4,350 cash bail. He has been charged with:

-Theft of a Motor Vehicle

-Criminal Trespass in the Third Degree

-Receiving Stolen Property

-Failure To Stop on Police Command

-Numerous Traffic Offenses

Lofland was released on the following charge:

-Receiving Stolen Property

 

 

Digital Content Producer

Sean joined WBOC as Digital Content Producer in February 2023. Originally from New Jersey, Sean graduated from Rutgers University with bachelor’s degrees in East Asian Studies and Religion. He has lived in New York, California, and Virginia before he and his wife finally found a place to permanently call home in Maryland. With family in Laurel, Ocean Pines, Berlin, and Captain’s Cove, Sean has deep ties to the Eastern Shore and is thrilled to be working at WBOC serving the community.

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