Dagsboro Man Convicted on Multiple Charges of Sexual Abuse of a Child

Wicomico County, MD - A Wicomico County jury has convicted a Dagsboro, Delaware man on multiple charges tied to the sexual abuse of a child. The verdict came after a three-day trial in the Circuit Court for Wicomico County.

George Harry, 48, was found guilty of Sexual Abuse of a Minor, two counts of Rape in the Second Degree, four counts of Sexual Offense in the Third Degree, and two counts of Sexual Solicitation of a Minor.

The Honorable Kathleen L. Beckstead, Chief Judge of the Circuit Court, presided over the case.

According to the Wicomico County State's Attorney's Office, the abuse took place between 2019 and 2023. The victim, a child in Harry's household, was under the age of 11 at the time.

Sentencing has not yet been scheduled. The court has ordered a mandatory pre-sentence investigation and mental health assessment before that hearing takes place. Harry will remain in custody until then.

Wicomico County State's Attorney Jamie L. Dykes spoke about the case following the verdict.

"When a child is sexually abused by someone they trust, it is a horrific betrayal like no other. In such cases, survivors suffer the ultimate price as their innocence is taken from them. In this case, evidence was presented of this Defendant's long-standing history of inflicting sexual abuse against minors. The testimony of the survivors at trial was an incredible display of bravery and strength. Because of this, along with the jury's thoughtful and considered verdict, this Defendant has been brought to justice."

Dykes credited the investigation to Sergeant J. Seichepine of the Wicomico County Sheriff's Office, who led the case, along with Child Protective Services and the Wicomico County Child Advocacy Center. Senior Assistant State's Attorney Michael Calabrese prosecuted the case for the state.