Middletown Radio

Wilmington- Delaware State Police arrested Kenneth Adams Jr., 48, of Wilmington, for burglary and related charges following an incident Wednesday night.

On September 15, 2021, at approximately 11:33 p.m., troopers responded to Cuzino’s Pizza located at 4553 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE, for a burglary complaint. Through investigation, troopers determined the suspect made entry into the business by breaking the glass front entry door. While inside of the business the suspect removed an undisclosed amount of cash from the registers and stole multiple bags of chips. Upon trooper’s arrival the suspect fled the scene on foot out of the rear door to the business.

On September 16, 2021, troopers conducted surveillance on Kirkwood Highway in the area of the burglary. Troopers observed the suspect, later identified as Kenneth Adams Jr., matching the description, and wearing the same clothes he wore the previous night during the burglary.

Adams was taken into custody without incident and transported to Troop 2 where he was charged with the following crimes:

• Burglary Third Degree (Felony)
• Theft Under $1,500
• Criminal Mischief

Adams was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #11 and released on $15,000 unsecured bond.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit/Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline 1800 VICTIM-1. (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the unit Director at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..