09.22.22
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Detectives Arrest Sex Offender for ‘90s Sexual Assaults

Detectives from the New Castle County Division of Police, Criminal Investigations Unit, Family Services Squad have charged David Cross, 74, a registered sex offender of Wilmington with multiple counts of sexual assault.

Detectives began an investigation into Cross in February 2021 during which time a 32-year-old female victim disclosed a sexual assault that occurred when she was between the ages of 6 and 10.  This initial investigation led detectives to additional victims.

Additional victims were interviewed earlier this year, and it was determined that the assaults took place between 1996 and 2000 in Woodmill Village.  The victims were all between the ages of 6 and 10 when the assaults took place.

Detectives conducted a search warrant on David’s residence earlier this week and located evidence specific to their investigation.

David Cross was charged with unlawful sexual intercourse first degree, four counts of unlawful sexual contact second degree, continuous sexual abuse of a child, unlawful sexual penetration third degree, dangerous crime against a minor under 14, and sexual exploitation of a child.

Cross was arraigned by a JP Court 11 magistrate and remanded to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in lieu of two-million dollars cash bail.

Based on this investigation, detectives are concerned that there may be additional victims who have not yet come forward. Detectives are asking anyone with any information pertaining to this investigation to contact Detective Elwood at (302)395-8110 or via e-mail at Daniel.Elwood@newcastlede.gov or by calling the New Castle County Division of Police non-emergency number at 302-573-2800.

Tipsters can call Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333 or visit us on Facebook (IM) at New Castle County Division of Police. If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a violent crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of assistance, the New Castle County Division of Police Victim Services Unit/ is available to offer you support and resources through (302)-395-8000.