Delaware State Police have arrested 40-year-old Ronald Keiser of Hartly, Delaware, for multiple felony offenses stemming from a burglary that occurred earlier this week in Camden. Troopers are seeking the public’s assistance with their ongoing efforts to locate Keiser’s accomplice, 53-year-old Matthew Melvin of Seaford, Delaware.
On June 16, 2025, at approximately 5:46 a.m., troopers responded to a residence, located on the 8000 block of Westville Road in Camden, for a report of a burglary. When troopers arrived, they learned that during the overnight hours, two unknown white males arrived on the property in a white Toyota 4-Runner pulling a trailer. The suspects entered a detached garage on the property and stole 2 ATVs and power tools. The suspects fled in an unknown direction with the stolen items.
Through investigative means, troopers identified the suspects as Ronald Keiser and Matthew Melvin. Later in the day, troopers on patrol in the area of the Royal Farms in Hartly, saw a Toyota 4-Runner pulling a trailer that matched the description of the suspect vehicle from the burglary in Camden. Troopers pulled the Toyota over and spoke with the female driver and the passenger, identified as Ronald Keiser. Ronald was taken into custody without incident. Troopers attempted to locate Melvin, who is wanted for multiple felony offenses.
Keiser was taken to Troop 3, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $7,000 secured bond.
- Burglary 3rd Degree (Felony)
- Possession of Burglar Tools or Instruments (Felony)
- Theft $1,500 or Greater (Felony)
- Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony)
- Criminal Mischief under $1,000
- Criminal Trespass 2nd Degree
Troopers are asking anyone who has information on Matthew Melvin’s whereabouts to contact Delaware State Police Troop 3 at (302) 697-4454. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit / Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.
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