Two Georgetown men charged with home invasion
GEORGETOWN, Del. — Georgetown Police say they have arrested 27-year-old Ryan Crater and 22-year-old Samuel Senecharles, both of Georgetown, in connection with a home invasion that occurred on Wednesday.
Police say the incident occurred on Monday at around 3:10 p.m. at a residence located on Tranquility Lane in Georgetown. Upon arrival, officers say they contacted two victims, one of which had sustained non-life-threatening injuries to the head.
The investigation revealed that three men entered the residence, all wearing face coverings. Police say the three men then began to assault a male victim. One of the suspects was in possession of a handgun. All three suspects then fled the residence on foot.
Through investigative measures, detectives say they were able to identify one of the suspects as Ryan Crater of Georgetown. Crater was taken into custody at his home on Monday and transported to the Georgetown Police Department, where he was charged with the following crimes:
- Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
- Home Invasion First Degree
- Assault 2nd Degree
- Aggravated Menacing
- Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony
- Conspiracy 2nd Degree
- Offensive Touching
Crater was committed to Sussex Correctional Institution in lieu of $210,000 secured bail.
On February 23, 2021 Detectives identified the second suspect as 22-year-old Samuel Senecharles. Senecharles was taken into custody at his home and transported to the Georgetown Police Department, where he was charged with the following crimes:
- Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
- Home Invasion First Degree
- Assault 2nd Degree
- Aggravated Menacing
- Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony
- Conspiracy 2nd Degree
- Offensive Touching
Senecharles was committed to Sussex Correctional Institution in lieu of $167,500 secured bond.
This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Georgetown Police Department attention Detective Diaz at 302-856-6613 or by calling Delaware crime stoppers 1-800-TIP-3333.
