Delaware State Police
News Release

State Police Remember Two of Their Own

Released Sunday, January 06, 2008

State of Delaware – Today the Delaware State Police remember two of their Fallen Heroes, Trooper Ronald L. Carey and Trooper David C. Yarrington. These courageous troopers, while protecting and serving the citizens of Delaware, were shot and killed in Pennsylvania on January 5, 1972.

The troopers were investigating an armed robbery when they noticed a suspicious vehicle at a nearby hotel just over the state line. When they began to investigate the vehicle, they became engaged in a struggle with a male suspect. During the struggle a second suspect, a female accomplice, shot both troopers.

The two suspects then fled and the male was later shot and killed by Maryland State Troopers. The female was arrested and returned to Pennsylvania and is currently serving life in prison.

Trooper Carey died on January 5, 1972 as a result of the gunshot wound.  He was 29 years old and had served with the Delaware State Police for two and a half years. He is survived by his wife and three children.

Trooper Yarrington died on January 6, 1972 as a result of the gunshot wound. He was 24 years old and had served with the Delaware State Police for 3 years.

The Delaware State Police honor these brave men for their ultimate sacrifice in protecting the Citizens of Delaware.