In May 2025, Delaware State Police Troop 3 Criminal Investigation Unit began investigating a sexual assault allegation from September 2022. According to police, a victim alleged William Paskey of Harrington sexually assaulted her in his home.
According to the victim, Paskey, 33, met her on a dating app and invited her to his residence in Harrington. The victim reported that Paskey became aggressive and engaged in non-consensual sexual acts with her, refusing her multiple requests to stop. At the time of the incident, Paskey was employed as a law enforcement officer, but was not on duty.
After consulting with the Delaware Department of Justice, a warrant for Paskey’s arrest was obtained and he was taken into custody without incident. Paskey was taken to Troop 3, where he was charged with rape in the second degree, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and released after posting a $20,000 secured bond.
Between 2014 and 2021, Paskey was employed with various police departments, including Dagsboro, Ellendale and Blades. Most recently, he was employed with the Town of Ridgely in Maryland.
Police believe there may be additional victims and ask anyone with information who may have been a victim to contact Sergeant P. Taylor at 302-698-8547. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contact Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-647-3333.
NOTE:Â Any persons mentioned in this report are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
