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Lewes man charged with rape

October 6, 2021

A Lewes man has been charged with rape after police had been searching for him.

Arthur Ralph, 41, of Lewes, was taken into custody Oct. 8 after police had sought information on his whereabouts. He was charged with four counts of felony third-degree rap and arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court. He was committed to Sussex Correctional Institution in default of $80,000 cash bond.

Due to the sensitive nature of this case, and in consideration of the victim, additional information will not be released, said Master Cpl. Heather Pepper of the Delaware State Police.

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