Two arrested in Sussex burglary spree

Delaware State Police have charged a pair of suspects in connection with 32 burglaries in Sussex County seasonal communities.

Police say Wilbur L. Medley III, and Michael A. Arcidiacono, Jr., both of Millsboro, burglarized residences in Lewes, Rehoboth and Millsboro from December, 2009 thru January, 2011.

According to authorities, the pair stole 25 flat screen televisions, miscellaneous electronic equipment, power tools, jewelry, cash and prescription medication from homes and sheds.  Police say Medley and Arcidiacono caused thousands of dollars worth of damage during their burglary spree.  State Police detectives additionally learned that Medley and Arcidiacono were selling many of the items. 

Medley is currently being held in Sussex Correctional Institute on $115,700 secured bond. Arcidiacono is also being held in Sussex Correctional Institute on $30,000 cash bond. 

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