The Delaware State Police arrested 34-year-old Thomas Hudson, 32-year-old Ashley Newcomb, and 37-year-old Alonza Mosley, all from Newark, Delaware, for several theft and related charges following a series of thefts from All Saints Cemetery in Wilmington last year.
Between September 2024 to November 2024, troopers investigated multiple thefts of a similar nature from All Saints Cemetery, located at 6001 Kirkwood Highway in Wilmington. In each incident, 4 unknown suspects, carrying large bags/backpacks, trespassed onto the cemetery’s property after-hours, and stole bronze ceremonial vases from individual gravestones. The suspects then fled with the stolen vases in a car that was parked nearby. Over the 3-month span, the suspects stole nearly 200 vases, which totaled over $100,000 in stolen property.
Through investigative means, troopers discovered the suspects sold the stolen vases at a recycling center in New Castle on several occasions throughout the 3 months. Troopers further discovered the suspects impersonated an individual by using his identification to complete each transaction. Following the several-month long investigation, troopers ultimately identified the suspects responsible for the thefts as Thomas Hudson, Ashley Newcomb, and Alonza Mosley. On February 19, 2025, troopers executed a search warrant and arrest warrants for Hudson, Newcomb, and Mosley at a residence in Newark. All 3 suspects were taken into custody without incident at the residence.
The investigation is ongoing as the fourth suspect has not been identified at this time. Hudson, Newcomb, and Mosley were taken to Troop 2, where they were each charged with multiple crimes.
Hudson was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $23,300 secured bond.
- Theft Where the Property Value is $100,000 or More (Felony)
- Selling Stolen Property Value Over $1,500 or 2 or More Prior Convictions (Felony) – 5 counts
- Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony)
- Theft From a Cemetery
- Criminal Impersonation
- Criminal Trespass 2nd Degree
Newcomb was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Delores J. Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution on a $24,800 secured bond.
- Theft Where the Property Value is $100,000 or More (Felony)
- Selling Stolen Property Value Over $1,500 or 2 or More Prior Convictions (Felony) – 8 counts
- Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony)
- Theft From a Cemetery
- Criminal Impersonation
- Criminal Trespass 2nd Degree
Mosley was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $23,300 secured bond.
- Theft Where the Property Value is $100,000 or More (Felony)
- Selling Stolen Property Value Over $1,500 or 2 or More Prior Convictions (Felony) – 5 counts
- Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony)
- Theft From a Cemetery
- Criminal Impersonation
- Criminal Trespass 2nd Degree
Delaware State Police Troop 6 continues investigating these incidents. Troopers are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Corporal C. Hofmann by calling (302) 633-5000. 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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