August 1, 2018 - The Newark Police need the public’s assistance in locating a wanted sex offender, Liberty Wiggins. Wiggins is a 25-year-old male whose whereabouts are currently unknown. The Newark Police have arrest warrants for Wiggins charging him with Rape 4th Degree and Sex Offender – Unlawful Sexual Conduct Against A Child. These charges stem from an investigation into Wiggins having unlawful sexual contact with a minor known to Wiggins. Wiggins is currently a Tier 2 registered sex offender. Wiggins was scheduled to surrender himself at Newark PD on July 31st but failed to appear. Attempts to locate him have been unsuccessful.
Anyone with information as to his whereabouts is asked to call Newark Police at 302-366-7111 or dial 911.
You can send an anonymous text message tip by texting 302NPD and your message to TIP411. Information can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com where a reward may be available.
The Newark Police Department affirms that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.