HARTLY/MARYDEL, Del. – Three suspects were arrested in connection with a spree of thefts from motor vehicles in the Hartly and Marydel areas.

Police say the investigation began on Dec. 5, 2018, when troopers were made aware of three theft incidents in which unsecured vehicles on Proctors Purchase Rd., Hartly, had been rummaged through and items were taken.

On Dec. 21, 2018, troopers were made aware of six more incidents reported on Mahan Corner Rd. in Marydel.

Troopers say between Jan. 2 and Jan. 7, four additional incidents were reported from victims living on Slaughter Station Rd. and Hartly Rd.:

- Jan. 2: A burglary to a shed was reported in the 1800 block of Slaughter Station Rd., Hartly.

- Jan. 6 & 7: Three incidents occurred on Sandy Bend Rd. and Tappahana Bridge Rd. During one of the thefts, an ATV was removed from the bed of a truck.

Delaware State Police were able to identify the suspect who fled from the ATV that was located at the Hartly/Marydel Little League as, 18-year-old Daniel Sangtangelo of Marydel.

On Jan. 15, 2019 Sangtangelo turned himself in at Troop 3 and was charged with the following:

Burglary Third-Degree

Theft (Felony) (3 counts)

Second-Degree Conspiracy (3 counts)

Third-Degree Conspiracy (11 counts)

Theft (misdemeanor) (11 counts)

Attempted Theft (3 counts)

Criminal Trespass (14 counts)

Santagelo was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court 7 and released on his own recognizance.

Police say two more suspects were identified as 19-year-old Travis Martin of Marydel and 17-year-old James Plymire of Marydel for their involvement in the crimes.

On Feb. 21, Martin was arrested at Dover High School and transported to Troop 3 where he was charged with the following:

Third-Degree Burglary

Theft (Felony) (3 counts)

Second-Degree Conspiracy (3 counts)

Third-Degree Conspiracy (11 counts)

Theft (misdemeanor) (11 counts)

Attempted Theft (3 counts)

Criminal Trespass (14 counts)

Martin was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court 7 and released on his own recognizance.

On February 21, 2019, James Plymire turned himself into Troop 3 and was charged with the following:

Third-Degree Burglary

Theft (Felony) (2 counts)

Second-Degree Conspiracy (2 counts)

Third-Degree Conspiracy (10 counts)

Theft (misdemeanor) (11 counts)

Attempted Theft (1 counts)

Criminal Trespass (12 counts)

Plymire was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court 2 and turned over to an adult relative.