State Police Arrest Woman for Prescription Drug Theft from Selbyville Harris Teeter

The Delaware State Police arrested 59-year-old Deanna Chambers of Georgetown, Delaware, for theft of a controlled substance that occurred over a period of 5 months at a Harris Teeter in Selbyville.

On November 12, 2024, at approximately 1:19 p.m., troopers responded to a report of a theft at the Harris Teeter, located at 31221 Americana Parkway in Selbyville. Upon arriving, the trooper learned that Harris Teeter Asset Protection had concluded an internal investigation in which they discovered that employee, Deanna Chambers, stole several hundred tramadol pills between July 2024 and November 2024. On November 15, 2024, the trooper made contact with Chambers at her residence, and took her into custody without incident.

Chambers was taken to Troop 4, where she was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and released on a $4,000 unsecured bond.

• Acquire or Attempt to Acquire or Obtain Possession of a Controlled Substance by Theft (Felony)
• Theft Under $1,500