Troopers arrest teens for series of thefts and burglaries in Kent County

Detectives have arrested two teens, for their involvement in a series of burglaries, vehicle thefts and thefts from vehicles, that had taken place throughout Dover, Magnolia and Felton.

Beginning on January 24, 2018, and continuing through March 7, 2018, detectives investigated a series of crimes that were occurring in those locations. During this time period a total of 30 separate incidents were reported, the majority of which involved thefts from vehicles. Most of the thefts were from unsecured vehicles, however in some cases forcible entry was made by smashing out a window. Once gaining access to the vehicles the teens would ransack the interior and remove money and electronics. In addition to the thefts, three stolen vehicles and two burglaries were also reported, all of which were determined to be related. The stolen vehicles were used to "joy ride" and create intentional damage to property. All three vehicles were recovered during the investigation.

Detectives found William R. Figgatt Jr., 16, of Magnolia and Brandon L. Reed, 16, of Dover as suspects. Further investigation enabled detectives to link Figgatt and Reed to all 30 incidents. 

Figgatt and Reed were arrested on 75 criminal charges consisting of burglary, theft and criminal mischief.