The Delaware State Police arrested 35-year-old Johnny Guzman, from New Castle, Delaware, on felony offenses and driving under the influence of alcohol following a crash investigation at a Newark Pub.

On August 15, 2026, at approximately 1:30 a.m., troopers responded to Two Stones Pub, located at 1203 Christiana Road, for a report that a vehicle had crashed into the building.  Responding troopers found an unoccupied Mitsubishi Lancer that had crashed into the front of the building. The business was closed and no one was inside. Documents belonging to Guzman were located inside the vehicle.

A short time later, troopers located Guzman walking westbound along Christiana Road, away from the scene. Guzman showed several signs of impairment and refused to perform any Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. Guzman was taken to a local hospital due to his impairment while troopers obtained and executed a search warrant for his blood.

The investigation revealed that Guzman was a patron at the pub earlier that night. Staff asked him to leave multiple times, but Guzman remained on the property for several hours. Guzman eventually entered his Mitsubishi and, as he drove away, accelerated and intentionally turned toward the pub’s front doors, crashing into the building.

On August 20, 2026, troopers obtained a warrant for Guzman’s arrest and he turned himself in at Troop 6. He was arraigned by the Justice of the Peace Court and released on a $2,650 unsecured bond.

• Burglary Third Degree (Felony)
• Criminal Mischief $5,000 or More (Felony)
• Driving a Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol
• Leaving the Scene of Property Collision
• Malicious Mischief By a Motor Vehicle
• Related Traffic Offenses

The Delaware State Police arrested 74-year-old Ellis Brownson, of New Castle, Delaware, on felony charges after he struck a repair shop employee with his vehicle following an altercation Tuesday morning in Claymont.

On August 18, 2026, at approximately 11:45 a.m., troopers responded to Meineke Car Care Center, located at 3005 Philadelphia Pike in Claymont, for a report of an employee who had been struck by a customer’s vehicle. Responding troopers contacted the employee, who had visible injuries, and the customer, later identified as Brownson.

The preliminary investigation revealed that Brownson became involved in a verbal dispute with an employee after refusing to pay the full amount due for repairs to his vehicle. During the dispute, Brownson left the business and entered his vehicle. The employee then stood in front of Brownson’s vehicle, and Brownson drove forward, striking the employee. The employee declined medical treatment at the scene.

Troopers took Brownson into custody without incident and transported him to Troop 1. He was charged with the felony offenses of Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony and Assault Second Degree. Brownson was arraigned by the Justice of the Peace Court and committed to the Department of Correction on a $22,500 cash bond.

The Delaware State Police arrested 35-year-old Amber Goldsborough, of Townsend, Delaware, on felony assault and weapon charges following an altercation at a Newark storage facility Tuesday morning.

On August 18, 2026, at approximately 10:00 a.m., troopers responded to Storage Rentals of America, located at 2090 Stafford Way in Newark, for a report of a fight in progress. Responding troopers contacted two victims with visible injuries and Goldsborough. When troopers attempted to take Goldsborough into custody, she physically resisted. After a brief struggle, Goldsborough was arrested without further incident.

The preliminary investigation revealed that Goldsborough was informed by staff that she was no longer permitted to conduct business at the facility. Goldsborough then became involved in a verbal dispute with an employee. During the argument, Goldsborough threatened to harm the employee before striking the employee multiple times with a hammer. Goldsborough then placed the employee in a chokehold, restricting the employee’s ability to breathe.

A witness intervened and separated Goldsborough from the employee. Goldsborough then assaulted the witness. Both victims retreated inside the business and locked the door while Goldsborough continued yelling threats at them.

The employee was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The witness declined medical treatment at the scene.

Goldsborough was taken to Troop 6 where she was charged with the below listed offenses, arraigned by the Justice of the Peace Court, and committed to the Department of Correction on a $74,001 cash bond.

• Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Assault Second Degree (Felony)
• Aggravated Menacing (Felony)
• Strangulation (Felony)
• Resisting Arrest with Force or Violence (Felony)
• Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon (Felony)
• Terroristic Threatening
• Criminal Trespass Third Degree

The Delaware State Police arrested 67-year-old Michah Cuffee Sr., of Dover, Delaware, following a multi-month investigation into the theft and storage of approximately $50,000 worth of merchandise stolen from multiple retail stores in the Dover area.

Over the course of several months, troopers investigated Cuffee after receiving information that he was recruiting individuals struggling with drug addiction to steal merchandise from retail stores in exchange for narcotics or cash. During the investigation, detectives determined that Cuffee was storing stolen merchandise at a motel in the 1700 block of North Dupont Highway in Dover.

On August 4, 2026, troopers, with assistance from the Delaware State Police Criminal Investigations Unit, responded to the motel and recovered a large quantity of merchandise which had been stolen from multiple retail stores. The recovered merchandise included items from Victoria’s Secret, TJ Maxx, Lowe’s Home Improvement, Old Navy, Ross, Walmart, Bath & Body Works, Sam’s Club, Ulta Beauty, Five Below, and Redner’s Markets, among others. Detectives determined the total value of the stolen merchandise was approximately $50,000.

Investigators also determined that Cuffee intended to ship the stolen merchandise to another country. During the investigation, Cuffee also provided law enforcement with a false statement in an attempt to avoid prosecution.

On August 13, 2026, troopers obtained a warrant for Cuffee’s arrest. Cuffee subsequently turned himself in at Troop 9 and was charged with the below listed offenses, arraigned by the Justice of the Peace Court, and released on a $8,000 unsecured bond.

• Theft – Organized Retail Crime Over $1,500 (Felony)
• Receiving Stolen Property Value Over $1,500 (Felony)
• Provide False Statement to Law Enforcement with Intent to Delay/Hinder Investigation (Felony)
• Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)

The Delaware State Police have arrested 36-year-old Matthew Ralston, of Hockessin, Delaware, for felony assault and related offenses following a stabbing incident that occurred Sunday morning at a Wawa in Hockessin.

On August 16, 2026, at approximately 3:00 a.m., troopers responded to Wawa, located at 605 Yorklyn Road in Hockessin, for a report of a stabbing. When troopers arrived, they found that the suspect, identified as Matthew Ralston, was being restrained by Wawa employees and he was taken into custody without incident. The investigation revealed that Ralston entered the store, made a purchase, exited, but remained in the parking lot. A short time later, Ralston re-entered the store, went behind the counter, pulled a knife then threatened and tried to stab an employee. Ralston left the knife on the counter and left the store. Ralston again re-entered the store, grabbed the knife and began waving it over his head before leaving again. Ralston once again re-entered the store, approached an employee who was calling 9-1-1, lunged and swung the knife at her, cutting her hand. Other Wawa employees disarmed and subdued Ralston until troopers arrived. The victim was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Ralston was taken to Troop 6, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by the Justice of the Peace, and committed to the Department of Correction on a $46,000 cash bond.

• Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony (Felony) – 3 counts
• Assault 2nd Degree – Recklessly or Intentionally Causes Physical Injury – Weapon (Felony)
• Attempted to Commit Assault 2nd Degree – Recklessly or Intentionally Causes Physical Injury -Weapon (Felony)
• Aggravated Menacing (Felony)

The Delaware State Police have arrested 42-year-old Samuel Larkin, of New Castle, Delaware, for vehicular homicide and related traffic offenses, following a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Saturday night in New Castle.

On August 15, 2026, at approximately 10:50 p.m., an Indian Scout motorcycle was traveling northbound, in the right lane, on US Route 13 approaching Schafer Boulevard. At the same time, a Mazda 6 was traveling westbound on Schafer Boulevard approaching US Route 13. The preliminary investigation revealed that the Mazda failed to stop and struck the motorcycle. When troopers spoke to the driver of the Mazda, identified as Samuel Larkin, he showed signs of impairment and was taken into custody without incident.

The operator of the motorcycle, a 54-year-old woman from New Castle, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital where she died. Her name is being withheld until her family is notified.

Larkin was taken to Troop 2, and after Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by the Justice of the Peace and committed to the Department of Correction on a $5,101 secured bond.

• Vehicular Homicide Second Degree – Driving Under the Influence – Negligent Causing Death (Felony)
• Driving a Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol
• Failure to Stop at a Stop Sign

The roadway was closed for approximately 3 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the collision, or has related video, to contact Master Corporal R. Kunicki by calling (302) 365-8417. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) 847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or has lost a loved one to a sudden death and needs 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.

The Delaware State Police have arrested 24-year-old Dakota Carey, of Hartly Delaware, following shooting incidents that occurred Thursday night and last month in Hartly.

On August 13, 2026, at approximately 8:30 p.m., troopers responded to the unit block of Slaughter Station Road in Hartly for a report of a shooting incident. When troopers arrived, they learned that unknown suspect fired an unknown number of shots that struck an occupied residence. No one was injured. While troopers and detectives were on scene, additional shots were heard and the rounds struck tree branches overhead. It was discovered that the shots were coming from a residence nearby on Judy’s Truck Drive.

When troopers arrived at the residence on Judy’s Truck Drive, they saw a man, identified as Dakota Carey, exiting a detached garage with what appeared to be a gun. He was taken into custody without incident. It was determined that Carey was the suspect in the shooting and the shooting incident that occurred in July.

Carey was taken to Troop 3, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by the Justice of the Peace, and released after posting a $26,500 secured bond.

• Discharge a Firearm at a Dwelling (Felony) – 2 counts
• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony) – 3 counts
• Reckless Endangering 1^st Degree – Creates a Substantial Risk of Death to Another (Felony) – 7 counts
• Possession of a Firearm While Under the Influence – 2 counts
• Criminal Mischief under $1,000 – 2 counts

The Delaware State Police have arrested 70-year-old Charles Kemp of Camden, Delaware and 33-year-old Christina Mohr, of Felton, Delaware, for felony drug charges following a search warrant in Camden.

On August 10, 2026, members of the Kent County Special Investigations Unit executed search warrants at a property on the 1200 block of Dundee Road in Camden. The search warrants were obtained following an investigation of Charles Kemp for the distribution of illegal narcotics from the property. During the search warrant, Christina Mohr was detained on the property without incident, and Kemp was taken into custody when he reported to Probation and Parole.

A search of Mohr and the residences on the property led to the discovery of the following items:

• 10 dosage units of oxycodone
• Approximately 19.99 grams of suspected crack cocaine
• Approximately 314.55 grams of counterfeit cocaine
• 1 suboxone sublingual strip
• Digital scales and drug paraphernalia
• Cooking material with white residue
• $3,651 in suspected drug proceeds

Kemp was arrested and taken to Troop 3, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by the Justice of the Peace, and committed to the Department of Correction on a $16,000 cash bond.

• Manufacture, Deliver, Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance, Tier 2 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession of Controlled Substance, Tier 2 Quantity (Felony)
• Manufacture, Deliver, Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Manufacture, Deliver, Possession with Intent to Deliver a Counterfeit Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Unlawful to Knowingly Operate or Attempt to Operate a Clandestine Laboratory (Felony)
• Conspiracy 2^nd Degree – Agreement to Engage in Felony Criminal Conduct (Felony)
• Possess or Consume a Controlled or Counterfeit Substance except Human Growth Hormone without a Prescription – 2 counts
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Mohr was arrested and taken to Troop 3, where she was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by the Justice of the Peace, and released on a $16,000 unsecured bond.

• Manufacture, Deliver, Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance, Tier 2 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession of Controlled Substance, Tier 2 Quantity (Felony)
• Manufacture, Deliver, Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Manufacture, Deliver, Possession with Intent to Deliver a Counterfeit Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Unlawful to Knowingly Operate or Attempt to Operate a Clandestine Laboratory (Felony)
• Conspiracy 2^nd Degree – Agreement to Engage in Felony Criminal Conduct (Felony)
• Possess or Consume a Controlled or Counterfeit Substance except Human Growth Hormone without a Prescription – 2 counts
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

The Delaware State Police have arrested 49-year-old William Charleston and 47-year-old Jerome Charleston, both of Bridgeville, Delaware, for felony drug and weapons charges following a search warrant last week in Bridgeville.

On August 7, 2026, members of the Sussex County Special Investigations Unit and Delaware State Police Special Operations Response Team, executed a search warrant at a property on the 21000 block of Mill Park Drive in Bridgeville. The search warrant was obtained following an investigation of William and Jerome Charleston for the distribution of illegal narcotics from the property. A child was present during the search warrant, and both suspects were detained without incident.

A search of the residence and vehicles on the property led to the discovery of the following items:

• Approximately 85.19 grams of crack cocaine
• Approximately 1.23 grams of heroin
• .32 caliber handgun
• Assorted ammunition
• Digital scale and drug paraphernalia
• $1,410 in suspected drug proceeds

William Charleston was arrested and taken to Troop 4, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by the Justice of the Peace, and released on a $111,600 unsecured bond.

• Manufacture, Deliver, Possession with Intent to Deliver, a Controlled Substance, Tier 3 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession of Controlled Substance, Tier 3 Quantity (Felony)
• Unlawful to Knowingly Operate or Attempt to Operate a Clandestine Laboratory (Felony)
• Conspiracy Second Degree – Agreement to Engage in Felony Criminal Conduct (Felony)
• Endangering the Welfare of a Child by Committing a Drug Offense with a Child in the Dwelling
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Jerome Charleston was arrested and taken to Troop 4, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by the Justice of the Peace, and committed to the Department of Correction on a $215,100 cash bond.

• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Possess, Purchase, Own, or Control a Firearm/Destructive Weapon if Previously Convicted of Two Violent Felonies on Separate Occasions (Felony)
• Possess, Purchase, Own, or Control of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Person Prohibited Prior Violent Crime or Felony (Felony)
• Manufacture, Deliver, Possession with Intent to Deliver, a Controlled Substance, Tier 3 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession of Controlled Substance, Tier 3 Quantity (Felony)
• Manufacture, Deliver, Possession with Intent to Deliver, a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Possession of Controlled Substance, Tier 1 Quantity (Felony)
• Conspiracy Second Degree – Agreement to Engage in Felony Criminal Conduct (Felony)
• Unlawful to Knowingly Operate or Attempt to Operate a Clandestine Laboratory (Felony)
• Endangering the Welfare of a Child by Committing a Drug Offense with a Child in the Dwelling
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

The Delaware State Police have arrested 41-year-old Kenneth Drummond, of Lewes, Delaware, for felony offenses and a 47-year-old man from Lewes, Delaware, for violating a no-contact order following a fight and shooting that occurred Wednesday afternoon on Hopkins Road in Lewes.

On August 12, 2026, at approximately 4:40 p.m., troopers responded to a residence in the 20000 block of Hopkins Road for a report of shots fired following a fight between two men. Troopers arrived and spoke to several people at the scene, including Drummond. A short time later, troopers were dispatched to a residence on Kendale Road for a report of 47-year-old man who had been shot in the foot. Troopers determined the two incidents were related.

The Delaware State Police Criminal Investigations Unit assumed the investigation. The preliminary investigation revealed the 47-year-old man was on Drummond’s property, in violation of a court-issued No Contact Order, and the two engaged in a physical altercation. After the initial altercation, Drummond learned that the 47-year-old man was still on his property near the end of the driveway. Drummond then drove to the area and fired multiple rounds from a handgun in the direction of the man. The man was struck in the foot.

Drummond was arrested and taken to Troop 7, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by the Justice of the Peace, and released on a $40,000 unsecured bond.

• Assault 1^st Degree – Intentional Serious Injury-Weapon Dangerous Instrument (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)

The 47-year-old man was taken to an area hospital for his injuries, and after being released, he was charged with breach of release and released on an unsecured bond.