Delaware State Police have detained 66-year-old Henry Williams from Bridgeville, Delaware, on charges related to the sale of a stolen vehicle. The arrest comes after an investigation that started last week following a report of a vehicle theft in Bridgeville.
The initial report was made on April 12, 2024, when troopers were called to investigate the disappearance of a gray 2004 Ford Taurus from a property on the 4600 block of Dublin Hill Road. The vehicle, belonging to an unnamed victim, had been stored on Williams’ property since 2021. It was noted missing on April 11, 2024, and Williams was unable to provide the whereabouts of the car.
Further investigation by Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Detectives revealed that Williams had sold the vehicle on April 10, 2024, to a car dealer in Laurel, falsely claiming ownership of it, according to police. This led to the issuance of an arrest warrant for Williams.
On April 17, 2024, Williams voluntarily surrendered at Troop 5. He faces several charges following his arrest related to the sale of a stolen vehicle. He was charged with Selling Stolen Property Valued at Over $1,500 (Felony), Theft of a Motor Vehicle (Felony), Theft by False Pretense. and Falsifying Business Records. He was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and released on his on his own recognizance pending further legal proceedings.