Newark man vanishes as warrants pile up for burglary and assault

Newark man wanted for burglary and child endangerment as police launch search

NEWARK, DE — Police are searching for a Newark man facing a list of serious charges including burglary, child endangerment, and assault, and are asking for the public’s help in locating him.

Edgar Ledezma-Lorzo, 37, is wanted on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges following an investigation by the Newark Police Department. Arrest warrants have been issued for Ledezma-Lorzo on two counts of first-degree burglary, two counts of malicious interference with emergency communications, two counts of criminal contempt of a domestic violence protective order, two counts of breach of release, two counts of endangering the welfare of a child, third-degree assault, and offensive touching.

In addition to the active warrants, Ledezma-Lorzo also has multiple capiases issued by the New Castle County Court of Common Pleas.

The Newark Police Department is urging anyone with information about his location to contact Sergeant Greg Micolucci at (302) 366-7100 ext. 3412 or by email at gmicolucci@newark.de.us. Tips can also be submitted through the department’s tips page, where reward information may be available.

Key Points

Edgar Ledezma-Lorzo, 37, is wanted on charges including burglary, child endangerment, and assault
He also has multiple active capiases from the New Castle County Court of Common Pleas
Newark Police urge the public to provide tips and assistance in locating him

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