Delaware man arrested in connection with attempted arson

Garry Elmidort, 28

SEAFORD, Del.–Seaford Police say that they have finally arrested a man in connection with an attempted arson at Miracle Revival Center Church in Seaford.

Authorities say that Garry Elmidort, 28, of Seaford was taken into custody after police and fire agencies received reports of several suspicious fires in the Seaford area.

Back on September 3rd, officers responded to the Miracle Revival Center Church on Sussex Avenue in Seaford for a report of an attempted arson. When they arrived, they found a broken window and a Molotov Cocktail Style  inside. Luckily, the device extinguished itself before causing any damage.

Elmidort became a person of interest during the investigations which were led by The Seaford Police Department, and assisted by the DOJ, ATF, Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office and Delaware State Police.

The 28-year old was charged on Wednesday September 12th, with Attempted Arson in the Second Degree, Possession of an Incendiary DEVICE, Molotov Cocktail and two counts of Criminal Mischief.

Elmidort was committed to the Department of Corrections in lieu of $20,200.00 Cash bail.