(Wilmington, DE 19810) On June 13, 2024, officers with the New Castle County Division of Police responded to the 30 block of Chestnut Street about a reported sexual assault of a child under the age of 12.
On June 26, 2024, through investigation, Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Unit were able to develop a suspect, 21-year-old Nehemiah Garcia of Cape Coral, Florida. A warrant for Rape in the First Degree has been issued for Nehemiah’s arrest. The U.S. Marshals Task Force and the Federal Bureau of Investigation have been assisting with attempts to locate Nehemiah. Nehemiah is believed to have ties to the Philadelphia area. The FBI Baltimore Division’s Wilmington Resident Agency has also issued warrants for Nehemiah, and the FBI is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to his arrest.
If you have information regarding Nehemiah’s whereabouts, please contact Detective Holubinka at adam.holubinka@newcastlede.gov or 302-395-8254 or Detective Stearne at rodney.stearne@newcastlede.gov or 302-395-8068.
Tips can be forwarded to:
* New Castle County Division of Police non-emergency number at (302) 573-2800
* Criminal Investigation Unit at (302) 395-8110
* Online through Facebook (IM) “New Castle County Police”
* Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333
* Online at http://www.delawarecrimestoppers.com
Tips can be submitted anonymously.
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