DOVER, DE– Delaware State Police arrested Daniel Rholetter, 28, and Jennifer Barnes, 34, in connection with a burglary investigation. 

Troopers responded to reports of a burglary at a Leipsic home on the 200 block of Main Street on March 19, according to a press release. Police say evidence showed an unknown suspect or suspects had entered the home by pushing out the window of a screen door. 

The suspect(s) reportedly retrieved keys to a Dodge Ram and stole the truck – which police later recovered. 

An investigation led police to Rholetter and Barnes – and warrants were obtained for their arrests. 

Rholetter was arrested April 1 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $24,100 secured bond for the following crimes:

  • Burglary 1st Degree (Felony)

  • Theft of a Motor Vehicle (Felony)

  • Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony)

  • Criminal Mischief under $1,000

Barnes was located and arrested April 9 and committed to Delores J. Baylor Correctional Institution on a $24,100 cash bond for the following crimes:

  • Burglary 1st Degree (Felony)

  • Theft of a Motor Vehicle (Felony)

  • Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony)

  • Criminal Mischief under $1,000

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