Law enforcement officers from New Castle County and Cecil County worked together to arrest Richard Kirchner on Monday. Kirchner was wanted in connection with a home improvement fraud investigation that started in January 2026.
A multi-agency operation led to the arrest of a man suspected of home improvement fraud on Monday, March 9, 2026.
New Castle County police detectives collaborated with Cecil County Sheriff’s Office deputies to locate Richard Kirchner in the 800 block of Elk Mills Road in Cecil County, Maryland.
The criminal investigation targeting Kirchner was launched in January 2026 by New Castle County officers, though additional details about the specific nature of the alleged fraud scheme have not yet been released.
The joint law enforcement effort demonstrates cooperation between Delaware and Maryland authorities in pursuing suspects who may operate across state lines.
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