Suspect Arrested for Attempted Burglary

Location: Elm Road, Sandy Brae Development, Lewes, DE

Date of Occurrence: 12/31/2009, at approximately 12:15 am

Defendants: Justin T. Pecco, 21 years old, of Lewes, DE


Resume: In the early morning of 12/31/09, Troopers from Troop 7 responded to a complaint of a subject trespassing on Elm Road, Lewes, DE. A concerned neighbor heard noises coming from their neighbor’s yard. When they looked out their window they observed an unknown subject attempting to cut the screen window on their neighbor’s porch. They immediately contacted the police and kept an eye on the subject.

Prior to the arrival of Troopers the subject fled the area in a light colored vehicle. When Troopers arrived they interviewed the witness and were able to obtain a good description of the suspect and fleeing vehicle. Troopers diligently canvassed the area for the suspect vehicle involved in the incident. A short time later Troopers observed the described suspect vehicle in a nearby apartment complex parking lot. Troopers made contact with the owner of the vehicle, Justin T. Pecco, 21, of Lewes, DE. While being interviewed by Troopers it was discovered that Justin T. Pecco was in possession of marijuana. Justin T. Pecco was placed in custody without incident for possession of marijuana. Though continued investigation Troopers were able to determine that Justin T. Pecco was in the area of Elm Road, Lewes DE, during the time of the original incident.

Justin T. Pecco was transported to Troop 7 and charged with, Attempted Burglary 2nd (f), Possession of Burglary Tools (f), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (m), Possession of Marijuana (m), 2 Counts of Criminal Mischief (m), and Criminal Trespass 3rd (m). Justin Pecco was arraigned on his charges and committed to Sussex Correction Institute in lieu of $7,500.00 Secured Bail.