DELAWARE STATE POLICE ARREST FRANKFORD MAN FOR SEXUAL SOLICITATION

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January 31, 2024

Frankford, DE - The Delaware State Police have arrested 25-year-old Colby Chandler of Frankford, Delaware, for sexual solicitation of a child.

On January 16, 2024, Delaware State Police detectives began investigating the possible sexual solicitation of a child after it was reported that an adult male, identified as Colby Chandler, had sent a sexual soliciting message to a teenager. 

During the investigation, detectives learned that in December of 2023, Chandler had physically touched and asked the teen for sexual favors. 

Detectives also learned that Chandler had sent messages to the teen through Snapchat asking for sexual favors.

A warrant was obtained and on January 31, 2024, Chandler turned himself in at Troop 4, where he was charged with the below crimes.


  • Enticement for Purposes of Sexual Conduct (Felony)

  • Sexual Solicitation of a Child (Felony)


Chandler was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $44,000 cash bond.