Wilmington Teacher Charged With Raping Student

A Delaware trainer is charged with raping a 15-year-old scholar, and police are involved there could also be extra victims.

James L. Garfield, a trainer at Excessive Street College of Delaware at 1200 N. French Road in Wilmington, was arrested Friday and charged with two counts of third-degree rape and one rely of first-degree sexual abuse of a kid by an individual of belief, the New Fort County Division of Police stated in a information launch.

In a video, the college says it caters to college students in third to twelfth grade who’ve “distinctive wants” like studying, emotional and mental disabilities.

Officers launched an investigation after the sufferer got here ahead on July 11 to report Garfield, the division stated. “Proof was recovered that corroborated the disclosures,” the NCCDP stated.

Garfield was arrested at his residence on the unit block of Norway Avenue. It was unclear if he had retained a lawyer to touch upon his behalf.

“Primarily based on this investigation, the Division is anxious there could also be further victims who haven’t but come ahead,” the police division stated.

Anybody with info is requested to contact detective Alex Laux at 302-395-2756 or by way of e-mail Alex.Laux@newcastlede.gov . They will additionally name the police division’s non-emergency quantity at 302-573-2800.

Tipsters can name Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333 or attain out by Fb.

The NCCDP gives assets for victims or witnesses of crimes at 302-395-8000.