Delaware State Police have arrested 49-year-old Jason Griffith of Selbyville, Delaware and 81-year-old Robert Griffith of Bridgeville, Delaware for theft and related charges following an investigation of the fraudulent sale of vehicles.
In November of 2024, detectives began investigating Jason Griffith and Robert Griffith of Geared Up Trucks and More LLC, and Wicked Wrench, located at 34407 Dupont Boulevard in Frankford, for the fraudulent sale of vehicles. During the investigation, detectives learned that both men had involvement in the sale of vehicles that were in for repair. Additionally, the suspects falsified documents to obtain vehicle title information, sold vehicles that had already been purchased, sold stolen vehicles from out of state, and did not provide victims with vehicles after payment was made.
Detectives obtained warrants for their arrest and last week, both men turned themselves in at Troop 4, where they were charged with multiple crimes.
Jason Griffith was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and released on his own recognizance.
- Theft of a Motor Vehicle (Felony)
- Forgery 2nd Degree (Felony)
- Theft by False Pretense over $1,500 (Felony) – 8 counts
- Theft over $1,500 (Felony)
- Issuing a Bad Check over $1,500 (Felony) – 3 counts
- Selling Stolen Property over $1,500 (Felony) – 2 counts
- Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony) – 6 counts
- Falsifying Business Records
Robert Griffith was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and released on his own recognizance.
- Theft of a Motor Vehicle (Felony)
- Forgery 2nd Degree (Felony)
- Theft by False Pretense over $1,500 (Felony) – 6 counts
- Issuing a Bad Check over $1,500 (Felony) – 3 counts
- Selling Stolen Property (Felony) – 2 counts
- Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony) – 6 counts
- Falsifying Business Records
The Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone who has further information regarding this case or is aware of similar incidents to contact Detective P. LaPlaca by calling 302-752-3798. 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.
Disclaimer: Any individual charged in this release is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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