Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William D. Crotty

Update – Suspect Arrested State Police Investigating Homicide in Seaford

Date Posted: Tuesday, March 25th, 2025

Delaware State Police Homicide Detectives have arrested 23-year-old Johnathan Dugazon of Seaford, Delaware as a suspect in the homicide that occurred in Seaford earlier this month.

On March 12, 2025, at approximately 4:24 p.m., officers from the Seaford Police Department and Delaware State Police responded to a report of a shooting at Nutter Park, located at 712 Collins Avenue within the city limits of Seaford. When officers arrived on the scene, they discovered 23-year-old Schweitzer Dessin, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds and began life saving efforts. Dessin was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital, where he died from his injuries. Two other men, ages, 19 and 21, self-transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. A 23-year-old man also self-transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries related to the shooting. Due to the nature of the incident, the Seaford Police Department requested the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit to assume the investigation.

Through investigative means, Delaware State Police Homicide Detectives identified Dugazon as a suspect and obtained a warrant for his arrest. On March 24, 2025, officers from the Seaford Police Department arrested Dugazon without incident. He was taken to Troop 5, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $2,156,000 cash bond.

Murder 1st Degree (Felony)
Attempted Murder 1st Degree (Felony)
Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
Possession of a Firearm/Destructive Weapon If Previously Convicted of a Violent Felony (Felony) – 5 counts
Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon (Felony)
Reckless Endangering 1st Degree (Felony) – 3 counts
Noncompliance With Conditions of Recognizance Bond or Conditions (Felony) – 2 counts

The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective A. Bluto by calling 302-741-2859. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit / Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.