Delaware State Police have taken into custody a 33-year-old Harrington man who previously served as a law enforcement officer in Delaware and Maryland on charges of rape stemming from a sexual assault investigation.
Authorities began looking into sexual assault allegations against William Paskey this past May through the Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit. According to investigators, Paskey connected with a female victim through a dating application in September 2022 and brought her to his Felton home. The woman told police that Paskey turned aggressive during their encounter and forced her into sexual acts against her will, ignoring her repeated demands for him to stop. At the time of the alleged assault, Paskey was working in law enforcement but was off duty.
Following discussions with the Delaware Department of Justice, authorities secured an arrest warrant and apprehended Paskey on May 5, 2026, without any complications. He was transported to Troop 3 headquarters where he faced charges of second-degree rape, a felony offense. After appearing before Justice of the Peace Court 2 for arraignment, Paskey was released on a $20,000 secured bond.
Records show Paskey previously worked for multiple Delaware law enforcement agencies from 2014 through 2021, including departments in Dagsboro, Ellendale, and Blades. His most recent position was with the Town of Ridgely Police Department in Maryland.
Investigators suspect other victims may exist and are encouraging anyone with relevant information or who may have been victimized to reach out to Sergeant P. Taylor at (302) 698-8547. Tips can also be submitted through private messages to the Delaware State Police Facebook page or by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) 847-3333.
Victims of crime or those who have experienced sudden loss and require support can access assistance through the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit and Delaware Victim Center, available around the clock at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461) or via email at [email protected].
