WILMINGTON, Del. – Authorities in New Castle County are actively searching for a Maryland man accused of running home improvement scams targeting local residents.
Police have issued a warrant for 58-year-old Richard Kirchner, who lives in Elkton, Maryland. Kirchner faces charges related to several alleged fraudulent home improvement schemes.
The investigation began on January 14, 2026, when law enforcement officers were called to several homes along South Tupelo Turn in Wilmington’s Pepper Ridge Townhouse development.
According to the New Castle County Division of Police, their investigation revealed that Kirchner was connected to multiple fraudulent home improvement operations targeting residents in the area.
Anyone with information about Kirchner’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact the New Castle County Police immediately.
Source: https://nccpdnews.com/2026/01/14/home-improvement-fraud-suspect-wanted/
