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Saturday, August 22, 2015

Troopers Investigate Home Invasion-Rehoboth



 
Rehoboth Beach, DE – Troopers are investigating a home invasion that occurred at a residence in Rehoboth Beach early Tuesday morning.
 
The preliminary investigation revealed the incident occurred at approximately 12:23 a.m., Tuesday, August 18, 2015, at a residence located in the 37,000 block of Washington Street, Rehoboth Beach, De., as a 27 year old male victim and his female acquaintance, Cory A. Bynaker, 23 of Smyrna, were inside of the home watching a movie. It was at this point that two male suspects entered the residence and demanded money. The suspects, whose faces were covered, then threatened the victim with a hammer. The victim cooperated and provided the suspects with undisclosed items.  The suspects then fled the residence on foot. There were no injuries.
 
Through further investigation, it was learned that Cory Bynaker, had provided the investigating troopers with a false name and was currently wanted by the Smyrna Police Department. Bynaker was taken into custody and transported to Troop 7. After further interviews and other investigative measures, detectives were able to determine that Bynaker was an acquaintance of the two male suspects, identified as Christopher M. Bacon, 36 of Smyrna, DE, and Mark T. Jenkins Jr., 24, of Clayton, and was actively involved in the home invasion.
 
Cory Bynaker was charged with Robbery 1st degree, Possession of a Deadly Weapon during the Commission of a Felony, Home Invasion, Burglary 1st degree, Aggravated Menacing, Wearing a Disguise during the Commission of a Felony, Conspiracy 2nd Degree, Terroristic Threatening, two counts of theft and Criminal Impersonation. She was arraigned at JP2 was committed to the Delores J. Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution in lieu of $100,000.00 cash bond. (mug shot attached)
 
On August 19, 2015, Christopher Bacon was apprehended by the Clayton Police Department at his residence located in the unit black of Cardington Court, Clayton.  Christopher was taken into custody and transported to Troop 4. He was charged with Robbery 1st degree, Possession of a Deadly Weapon during the Commission of a Felony, Home Invasion, Burglary 1st degree, Aggravated Menacing, Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony, Conspiracy 2nd Degree, Terroristic Threatening, and two counts of theft. Bacon was arraigned at JP3 and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution in lieu of $175,000.00 secured bond.
(mug shot attached-white t-shirt)
 
Delaware State Police detectives have obtained a warrant charging Mark Jenkins withRobbery 1st degree, Possession of a Deadly Weapon during the Commission of a Felony, Home Invasion, Burglary 1st degree, Aggravated Menacing, Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony, Conspiracy 2nd Degree, Terroristic Threatening, and two counts of theft. In addition to the current warrant, Jenkins is also wanted on several outstanding capiases out of the Kent County Superior Court and the Kent County Court of Common Pleas.
 
Mark Jenkins is described as a white male, 24 years of age. He is approximately 5’08” tall, 150 lbs, and has blue eyes and black hair. No clothing description is available. (mug shot attached taken in 2014 in black shirt). Jenkins is believed to be in the Smyrna or Clayton area. 
 
If anyone has any information in reference to this incident or knows the location of Mark Jenkins they are asked to contact Troop 4 Detective J. Jones Major Crimes Unit at 302-752-3795. Information can also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppersat 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com, or by sending an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword "DSP."
 
“Troopers remind the public that the first priority to reducing the risks of becoming a victim of crime, is to become aware of your surroundings and utilize situational awareness when out and about, but also at home. Do not answer the door for strangers, and be on the look out for suspicious activity in and around your home, to include the neighborhood that you live in. Call the police to reports suspicious activity or something out of the ordinary.”
 
Troopers offer the below general prevention tips that can be used to reduce the risk of becoming a victim.
1. Lock all doors, windows, and garages at all times, when you are home. Criminals look for houses with the easiest entry.
2. Secure your home with solid doors and deadbolt locks. The exterior doors should be metal, metal clad or solid wood, not hollow core.
3. Keep exterior of home well lit.
4. Install a peephole so that you can verify who is on the other side of the door. Never open your door to strangers or solicitors.
5. Install a monitored alarm system with a “panic” feature. If you have an alarm system in your home, activate the perimeter doors and windows while you are in the home. If someone attempts to gain entry, the alarm will sound, giving you time to escape.
6. Keep a cellular or cordless phone available to call 911
6. Have an escape plan in mind for your family. Train family members on where to go and what to say. This plan should include your children. If someone can escape, the invaders will have lost their advantage of privacy and time.
7. Report all suspicious activity to police. If you see something out of the ordinary, call.

11 comments:

Anonymous said...

What??

This sounds as if the "victims" were arrested too, and charged with home invasion too? It said two males entered the home, where a man and a woman were watching a movie.

But three men and a woman were charged? I don't get it. I bet it was over drugs though, one way or another.

Their despicable behavior is unacceptable to my people, and must not be tolerated nor condoned.

Anonymous said...

That must be from the undisclosed items. Cops are gonna steal the dope and leave enough for evidence. What a racket this country has become.

Anonymous said...

6:15 - the girl knew the two robbers. She may have had a hand in setting the robbery up.

Anonymous said...

clueless 7:59

Anonymous said...

Cute, but not for long.

Anonymous said...

Once she got nabbed for providing false I.D. and outstanding warrant, she pretty much flipped these two guys. She might get a reduced sentence or modification of charges for testifying against them.

Anonymous said...

Stfu officer. Every post that speaks the truth about you cops your lame ol response is clueless. We aren't all sheeple that cluelessly support you tyrants! If you can't see the people are aware of your ways and tired of it...... Your the clueless one! I suggest getting another job. One you officers are really geared for. Proctology! Or flipping burgers.

Anonymous said...

Sounds like some serious alcohol-fueled anger, there, pal. Self-medication isn't the answer for you, it seems.

Anonymous said...

Your daughter was guilty get over it

Anonymous said...

You are a moron.

Anonymous said...

I really don't understand the anger toward this police in this matter! But, last Wednesday night someone tried to enter my home. It was around midnight, I was still up watching tv, heard my screen door to the deck slide two times, then I heard someone trying to turn the door handle. I freaked out and ran to my sons room. Where I then called 911. The police came and walked around my house to make sure everything was ok. FYI: found my screen door 1/2 open. Thank GOD for the police, I wouldn't have felt comfortable coming out of that room. My sister just informed me of this story this morning, the one guy, Mr Bacon looks very similar to a man that was going around my neighborhood over the past couple months handing out business cards, he came to my house 3x's in a three to four week time frame. According to the article he would have been in jail Wednesday night so it's possible it could have been Mr Jenkins out on his own. Not sure if he is the guy, gonna look to see if I still have these cards, if so, it might not be his real name. People want to bash the police, but who are you gonna call when someone's trying to break in Your house?!