Burglary

New Castle Burglary Suspect Arrested on the Rooftop

New Castle Burglary Suspect Arrested on the Rooftop

**New Castle, DE** – Delaware State Police apprehended 33-year-old Michael Martino from New Castle following a burglary incident at a commercial building early Wednesday morning.

On Wednesday at around 6:10 a.m., troopers were dispatched to the AT&T building at 65 Southgate Boulevard due to a repeated alarm. Upon their arrival, police discovered an AT&T employee who reported an unidentified person on the roof. They located Martino on a catwalk between the building’s rear and a cell tower. He followed instructions to descend the catwalk and was arrested without incident.

The investigation revealed Martino had caused significant damage to the roof, which served as his entry point into the building.

Martino was subsequently taken to Troop 2, where he faced charges including Attempted Burglary 3rd Degree (Felony), Criminal Mischief $5,000 or More (Felony), and Criminal Trespass 2nd Degree. After being arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court 2, he was released on a $3,000 unsecured bond.

Julian Santiago Cortes Camelo Sentenced for Burglary

Julian Santiago Cortes Camelo Sentenced for Burglary

**New Windsor, NY** – On Wednesday, Julian Santiago Cortes Camelo, 24, from Queens, received a four-year prison sentence followed by five years of post-release supervision. Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler revealed the sentencing in relation to Camelo’s guilty plea to Burglary in the Second Degree.

Court documents highlighted that Camelo, alongside two co-defendants, entered a New Windsor residence illegally on February 2. The defendants fled upon police arrival but were caught nearby, where the stolen items were also recovered. Camelo confessed during his plea to entering with the intent to commit a crime.

District Attorney Hoovler commended the New Windsor Police Department’s prompt investigation and arrests. He emphasized the prosecution’s commitment to tackling violent felonies and ensuring community safety.

Senior Assistant District Attorney Christopher Kelly is handling the case prosecution. Defendants are considered innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt during trial.

Suspect in Newark Pharmacy Burglary Arrested, Others At Large

Suspect in Newark Pharmacy Burglary Arrested, Others At Large

**Newark, DE** – The Delaware State Police have arrested Janine McAlonan, 39, from Perkiomenville, Pennsylvania, in connection with a burglary at a Newark area pharmacy. Two accomplices, Christopher Welch, 42, and another unidentified individual, remain at large.

Troopers responded to a burglary report on October 26 at approximately 3:00 a.m. at Saveway Compound Pharmacy on Albe Drive. Two suspects forcibly entered the pharmacy, stealing a safe containing cash and controlled substances worth several thousand dollars, which they placed into a dark-colored SUV provided by an unidentified driver who fled the scene.

Investigations, in collaboration with other law enforcement agencies, identified Welch and McAlonan as suspects in this and similar incidents in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Warrants for burglary and related charges have been issued, though the third suspect remains unidentified without a description available.

On Monday, McAlonan surrendered to police at Troop 1, facing multiple felony charges including burglary and theft, and was released on an $11,000 unsecured bond after arraignment. Welch is still wanted, with the Delaware State Police urging those with information on his