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Mesquite woman charged with identity theft, conspiracy in Kennett Square case

Kenyetta Jefferson-Howard, 46, of Mesquite, Texas, is accused of using a victim’s personal information to apply for multiple apartment rentals in Texas and faces identity theft and criminal conspiracy charges in Kennett Square.

Published Oct 29, 2026, 11:42 AM EDT | Northampton Crimewatch

The Kennett Square Police Department obtained an arrest warrant for Kenyetta Jefferson-Howard, 46, on charges of identity theft (18 § 4120(A)) and criminal conspiracy (18 § 903(A)(2)) related to fraudulent apartment rental applications filed using a victim’s information. The incident occurred on November 24, 2025, in the 600 block of D Street; investigators used search warrants to email providers and identified Jefferson-Howard and a male subject as suspects. An arrest warrant was issued June 15, 2026 (Docket MJ-15304-CR-0000134-2026, Reference ID KS-25-013348), and Jefferson-Howard was arraigned on October 29, 2026, with a preliminary hearing scheduled.