Dover Airman Facing Rape Charges

Delaware State Police arrested 20-year-old Amir Hughes of Dover, Delaware on rape charges resulting from the continuous sexual abuse of a child.

In April 2024, Delaware State Police Detectives began investigating a sexual relationship between Amir Hughes, an airman stationed at Dover Air Force Base, and a 14-year-old girl officials said Wednesday. According to Delaware State Police, detectives investigating the case learned that Hughes was involved in an on-going sexual relationship with the juvenile.

On 5/30/24, Hughes was arrested and taken to Troop 3, where he was charged with Rape 2nd Degree (Felony) – 10 counts, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $600,000 cash bond.