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DOVER, DELAWARE – Two men were arrested early Monday morning for burglary-related charges. Daquan Nocks, 28, and Maleek Gamble, 31, both from Dover, were apprehended after a report of two suspects attempting to enter a residence.

At approximately 4:00 a.m. on Monday, troopers responded to the 400 block of Fork Branch Road. When they arrived, they discovered Nocks and Gamble standing outside the home’s garage. While investigating, troopers found that Nocks had provided false information and was in possession of items belonging to the homeowner taken from an unlocked vehicle.

Nocks was arrested and taken to Troop 9. He has been charged with burglary in the third degree, conspiracy in the second degree, theft under $1,500, and making a false statement. He was arraigned by the Justice of the Peace Court 7 and committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $4,000 secured bond.

Gamble was also taken to Troop 9 following his arrest. He faces charges of burglary in the third degree, conspiracy in the second degree, and theft under $1,500. Gamble was also arraigned by the Justice of the Peace Court 7 and is committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution with a secured bond of $3,500.

The investigation remains ongoing, and further details have not been released.

In a statement, authorities noted that Nocks provided false information while in possession of stolen property.

Both suspects are facing serious implications following the attempted burglary which has raised community concerns.

This burglary case underscores the ongoing efforts by local police to combat crime in the area.

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