Two Arrested in Connection with Harrington Farm Burglaries
HARRINGTON, Del. – The Delaware State Police have arrested a pair in connection with burglary incidents at a farm in Harrington.
On Friday, detectives arrested 41-year-old Ronald Keiser, and 42-year-old Heather Crane, both of Hartly, for third degree burglary, theft greater than $1,500, second degree conspiracy, and related charges. Both individuals were arraigned and released on their own recognizance.
The pair allegedly burglarized the same farm twice over a period of several months. On Nov. 17, 2025, after troopers responded to the 3000 block of Woodyard Road for a report of a burglary. Troopers determined unknown suspects unlawfully entered a barn and chicken house on the property. The suspects cut copper wiring and stole additional equipment, causing approximately $80,000 in damage before fleeing the area.
On Mar. 14, troopers responded to the same location for another reported burglary. Investigators determined that suspects again entered a barn and stole various items, including an all-terrain vehicle (ATV). A few days later, the victim discovered their stolen ATV listed for sale on a social media website.
The Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit took over the case, and identified the individuals selling the ATV as Keiser and Crane and obtained a search warrant for their residence in Hartly. The warrant was served on Mar. 20, and both individuals were taken into custody without incident. During the search, detectives recovered multiple items belonging to the victim. Further investigation also linked Crane to the November 2025 burglary.
