Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William D. Crotty

State Police Arrest Selbyville Man for Reckless Endangering and Gun Offenses

Date Posted: Monday, September 1st, 2025

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Delaware State Police have arrested 44-year-old Justin Glowacki of Selbyville, Delaware, for reckless endangering and gun offenses Saturday night in Selbyville.

On August 30, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m., troopers responded to a residence on the 12000 block of Knolls Lane in Selbyville for a report of a reckless endangering incident. Upon arrival, troopers learned that a man, later identified as Justin Glowacki, was shooting a firearm, while screaming and cursing outside of his residence, in the direction of a home occupied by two adults. The preliminary investigation revealed Glowacki had fired the rimfire rifle at his own feet and towards the direction of the residence on Knolls Lane. Troopers contacted Glowacki, who was highly intoxicated, at his residence on the 34000 block of Brinker Mansion Road. He was taken into custody without incident.

Glowacki was taken to Troop 4, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $24,000 cash bond.

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Reckless Endangering First Degree (Felony) – 2 counts
Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
Possession of a Firearm While Under the Influence
Failure to Comply with Taking of Photos and Fingerprints

Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information about this case to contact Detective Z. Spudis by calling (302) 752-3795. 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.