State Police investigate Long Neck murder – Delaware State Police

Delaware State Police have arrested a 25-year-old Christopher Moran, from Millsboro, Delaware, for the murder of his stepfather, Dennis Harmon.

On June 2, 2024, at approximately 10:33 p.m., police responded to the 25000 block of Redwing Lane in Rehoboth Shores for a stabbing. When police arrived, they found 61-year-old Dennis Harmon in a front yard with stab wounds and began life-saving measures. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The preliminary investigation revealed that Moran stabbed Harmon multiple times during a struggle and fled the scene. Police found Moran on foot in Rehoboth Shores a short time later and took him into custody without incident.

Moran was arrested and transported to Squad 7 where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned before the Justice of the Peace of Court 2, and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on $1,180,000 cash bail.

• First Degree Murder (Felony)
• Possession of a deadly weapon during the commission of a crime (felony)

The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit continues to investigate this case. Officials are asking anyone who witnessed this incident to contact Sergeant S. Yeich at 302-741-2703. Information may also be given to: Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or online at www.delawarecrimestoppers.com.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or has lost a loved one to a sudden death and needs help, the Delaware State Police Victim Assistance Unit / Delaware Victim Center is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to offer support and resources through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You can also email the Victim Services Unit at [email protected].

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