Topic overview
In brief
- Emily Pryor Albino, a dance instructor in Delaware, was arrested for felony sexual abuse and solicitation of teenage students.
- The investigation began on August 4, 2026, after reports of inappropriate conduct with two teens at X-Treme Dance Studio.
- Authorities believe there may be additional unidentified victims and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Summary
In Delaware, a dance instructor named Emily Pryor Albino, aged 23, was arrested by the Delaware State Police for serious allegations involving the sexual abuse and solicitation of teenage students. The investigation began on August 4, 2026, when authorities received reports that Albino had engaged in inappropriate conduct with two teens who attended the X-Treme Dance Studio in Laurel. As the investigation progressed, detectives uncovered evidence that Albino had exchanged sexually explicit messages with the victims, raising concerns about the possibility of additional unidentified victims. The police have indicated that they believe there may be more victims beyond the two initially reported.
Albino faces multiple felony charges, including sexual solicitation of a child using electronic devices and four counts of first-degree sexual abuse of a child by a person of trust. Following her arrest, she was arraigned by the Justice of the Peace and subsequently committed to the Department of Correction on a cash bond set at $110,000. The Delaware State Police are continuing their investigation in collaboration with the Delaware Department of Justice, urging anyone with information or potential victims to come forward. They have provided contact details for Detective R. Mitchell and have encouraged the public to reach out via phone or social media.