Delaware State Police arrested 20-year-old Mcy Mondestin of Federalsburg, Maryland, for a burglary that occurred Thursday evening in Harrington.
On December 21, 2023, at approximately 7:20 p.m., troopers responded to a residence located on Genesis Lane, Harrington, for a report of a burglary. Upon arriving, troopers located the suspect, identified as Mcy Mondestin, in the residence and took him into custody without incident. In the ensuing investigation, troopers learned Mondestin broke into the elderly victim’s residence while she was sleeping. The victim woke up when she heard Mondestin breaking in and was able to hide from Mondestin and call 9-1-1. Mondestin located the victim hiding in her living room and pulled her out of the hiding spot. Mondestin then made statements to the victim about it being his home before he left the room, which allowed the victim to call 9-1-1 again. The police arrived at the residence as Mondestin returned to the room.
Mondestin was taken to Troop 3, where he was charged with the below crimes, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $15,100 secured bond.
- Burglary First Degree (Felony)
- Offensive Touching
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