Greenwood man faces 16-life in prison following burglary charges
Deputy Attorneys General Michael Tipton and Nichole Gannett say they secured a conviction against Richard Aiken, 52, of Greenwood after a week-long trial.
According to the release, in July of 2015, Aiken forcefully entered homes, or was found to be in possession of stolen items from several homes.
These homes are listed as being located in the Laurel, Dagsboro and Georgetown areas of Sussex County. Many of the items were reportedly pawned or sold for scrap metal.
A Sussex County Superior Court jury found Aiken guilty of the following:
- Two counts of burglary second degree
- Four counts of theft over $1500
- One count of theft under $1500
- Two counts of criminal mischief under $1000
- One count of Conspiracy Second Degree,
- One count tampering with a witness
Aiken is scheduled to be sentenced in November and faces 16 years to life in prison.
