MILFORD, Del. - Delaware State Police Troop 3 Detectives have charged two
Milford men in connection with two residential burglaries where firearms were
stolen last week.
Delaware State police Detectives have charged Ryan A.
Doneker-23 and Gary P. Gray-24, both of Milford, DE for a total of 53 charges
related to Burglary Second Degree, Theft of Firearms, and Possession of Burglar
Tools.
The arrest of Doneker and Gray was the result of an
investigation into residential burglaries that occurred last week in Milford
and Houston. The pair would forcibly enter the unoccupied residences through
doors and windows. Once inside they removed jewelry, various electronics, and
various firearms including shotguns.
Through further investigation, Detectives were able to
connect Doneker to the burglaries. On Friday, August 10, 2012, detectives
received information that Doneker was staying in room #101 at the Super 8 Motel
in the 700 block of Bay Road, Milford, DE. The investigation culminated in the
execution of a search warrant on room #101. Doneker attempted to flee on foot
as Troopers arrived at the motel room, but was taken into custody after a short
foot chase in which a Trooper had to deploy a Taser device to subdue him. Gary
P. Gray, who was also located in the room, was taken into custody without
incident. There were no injuries as a result of this incident. A search
of the room located property and evidence linking both Doneker and Gray to the
burglaries.
Doneker was charged with the above crimes and committed to
James T. Vaughn Correctional Center on $76,700 Secured Bond.
Gray was charged with the above crimes and committed to
James T. Vaughn Correctional Center on $68,600 Secured Bond
This is an ongoing investigation.