Suspended DSP Trooper Indicted in Inappropriate Sexual Contact Case
DELAWARE – The Delaware Division of Civil Rights and Public Trust (DCRPT) has indicted a suspended Delaware State Police (DSP) Trooper on charges related to an inappropriate sexual contact case.
Attorney General (AG) Kathy Jennings announced that State Trooper Thomas Catalfamo has been indicted on four counts of official misconduct in connection with taking advantage of a 21-year-old woman experiencing a mental health crisis in July of last year.
“When those in positions of authority take advantage of those individuals in crisis, that trust is broken; this indictment is an important step in repairing it,” AG Kathy Jennings said in a statement. “I am grateful to the Delaware State Police for promptly reporting the alleged conduct to the DOJ and to our Division of Civil Rights & Public Trust for their work securing this indictment.”
On Jul. 13, 2025, Catalfamo responded to a service call for a 21-year-old woman experiencing a mental health crisis. Catalfamo allegedly influenced an assessment of her mental state at Beebe Healthcare, so that she would be released into his care. While transporting the woman from the hospital to her residence, court documents allege that Catalfamo stopped his patrol vehicle, manipulated his body-worn camera and his vehicle’s mobile video recording cameras to hide his activity, and engaged her in sexual contact.
DSP leadership contacted DCRPT in Oct. 2025 immediately after allegations of misconduct by Trooper Catalfamo were brought to their attention. The Delaware Department of Justice says DSP has been fully cooperative throughout their investigation.
“The Delaware State Police treats all allegations of misconduct with the utmost seriousness, whether received from the public or identified through our internal reviews” said Colonel William D. Crotty, DSP Superintendent. “Upon learning the facts of this investigation, the Delaware State Police immediately suspended the trooper and proactively engaged the Delaware Department of Justice Division of Civil Rights and Public Trust. The Delaware State Police are grateful for the Department of Justice’s partnership, and we remain committed to holding ourselves to the highest standards.”
