Escaped suspect sought by police in Sussex County

The Delaware Department of Correction announced it is searching for an offender who escaped custody wile working under supervision in the community.

Ethan Cabrera was reportedly on an offendor work crew performing duties on the Sussex Community Correctional Center.  He fled from security off the premesis and escaped.

Immediate steps were then taken by tge Department of correction in conjunction with Delaware State Police and local law enforcement agencies.

Those efforts are ongoing and an escape warrant for Cabrera’s arrest has been issued.  His whereabouts are unknown.

Cabrera is 5’10” and weighs about 175lbs.  He was being housed at the Sussex Community Corrections Center on pending Violation of probation charges for a conviction for Criminal Trespassing and Conspiracy.

Community Corrections Centers are Level 4 facilities where the Department of Correction manages offenders who are transitioning back into the community.  These centers are not secured like Level 5 prisons, as offenders are permitted to the leave the facility to go to work, seek jobs or attend approved treatment sessions.
 
Anyone with information on this offender is asked to call (800) 542-9524 or their local police department.