State Police Trio for arrest for a series of thefts from the All Saints Cemetery in Wilmington – Delaware.gov

Delaware State Police arrested 34-year-old Thomas Hudson32-year-old Ashley Newcomband 37-year-old Alonza MosleyAll of Newark, Delaware, for several thefts and related accusations after a series of thefts from the All Saints cemetery in Wilmington last year.

Between September 2024 to November 2024, soldiers investigated numerous thefts of a similar character from the All Saints Cemetery, located on the 6001 Kirkwood highway in Wilmington. In each incident, 4 unknown suspects, carrying large bags/backpacks, penetrated the cemetery property after hours and stole bronze ceremonial vases from the individual tombstones. The suspects then fled the stolen vases in a car, which was parked nearby. During the 3-month period, the suspects stole nearly 200 vases that amount to over $ 100,000 in stolen property.

Through investigators, Troopers found that the suspects had sold the stolen vases at a recycling center in a new castle several times every 3 months. In addition, servicemen found that the suspects presented themselves to an individual using his identification to complete each transaction. After several months of investigation, soldiers ultimately identify the suspects responsible for thefts like Thomas Hudson, Ashley Newcomb and Alonza Mosley. On February 19, 2025, The troops complied with a search order and arrest orders for Hudson, Newcomb and Mossli at the Newark residence. All 3 suspects were taken in custody without incidents at the residence.

The investigation continues as the fourth suspect has not been identified at present. Hudson, Newcomb and Mosley were taken to Squad 2, where each of them were charged with multiple crimes.

Hudson was accused of the crimes listed below, appointed by the Court of Justice of Peace 2 and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution of a secured bond of $ 23,300.

• Theft in which the value of the property is $ 100,000 or more (a crime)
• Sales of Value Stolen Property over 1500 or 2 or more previous convictions (offense) – 5 pieces
• Conspiracy 2^nd Degree (offense)
• Graveyard theft
• Prosecution
• Criminal offense 2^nd Degree

Newcom has been accused of the crimes listed below, appointed by the Court of Justice of Peace 2, and is committed to Delores J. Baylor for a female correctional institution for a secured bond of $ 24,800.

• Theft in which the value of the property is $ 100,000 or more (a crime)
• Sales of a stolen property over $ 1,500 or 2 or more previous sentences (offense) – 8 pieces
• Conspiracy 2^nd Degree (offense)
• Graveyard theft
• Prosecution
• Criminal offense 2^nd Degree

Mosley was accused of the crimes listed below, appointed by the Court of Justice of Peace 2 and committed to the Correctional Institution Howard R. Young on a secured bond of $ 23,300.

• Theft in which the value of the property is $ 100,000 or more (a crime)
• Sales of a value stolen property over 1500 or 2 or more previous convictions (offense) – 5 pieces
• Conspiracy 2^nd Degree (offense)
• Graveyard theft
• Prosecution
• Criminal offense 2^nd Degree

Delaware 6 State Police continues to investigate these incidents. The troops ask everyone with information about this case to contact C. Hofmann by calling at (302) 633-5000. The information can also be provided by sending a private message on Facebook to State Police in Delaware or contact Dew At 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know are a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need help, the Delware State Police Services Department / Delaware Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a free hotline of 1-800-Victim-1 (1-800-842-8461). You can also send an email to the casualty services department of DSP_VICTIMSERVICESMAIL@DELAWARE.govS

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