Newark Man Found in Florida After Sexual Assault Investigation

New Castle County police investigators launched a probe into Newark resident Cleveland Quarles, age 37, following reports of multiple alleged sexual assaults received in December 2023.

According to authorities, the investigation revealed that Quarles employed false identities, including going by the name ‘Tim,’ during inappropriate sexual encounters with a 14-year-old girl.

The case remains under investigation as authorities work to locate Quarles, who was reportedly found in Florida following the initial investigation into the unlawful sexual contact allegations.