The Delaware State Police identified 29-year-old Isiah Johnson, of Wilmington, Delaware, as the man who died in the three-vehicle fatal crash Tuesday evening in Wilmington.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Investigators ask anyone with information relevant to the investigation to contact Master Corporal R. Kunicki at (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 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.

The Delaware State Police have arrested 34-year-old Rashod Hull of Pemberton, New Jersey, 30-year-old Isaiah Boykin of Wilmington, Delaware, and 35-year-old Autumn James of Conowingo, Maryland, on racketeering and related felony charges following a multi-agency investigation into a prison drug smuggling operation.

On January 16, 2026, the Delaware Department of Correction contacted the Delaware State Police regarding a possible drug smuggling operation involving a correctional officer and an inmate at the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution, located at 1301 East 12th Street, in Wilmington.

The New Castle County Special Investigations Unit began an investigation and learned that between December 2025 and January 2026, Correctional Officer Hull accepted payments from inmate Boykin in exchange for delivering narcotics into the prison.  Additionally, detectives learned Hull and Boykin worked with James to complete the exchange of drugs.

On February 1, 2026, detectives responded to Peoples Plaza Shopping Center, located at 830 Peoples Plaza, in Newark, where they witnessed a drug transaction between Hull and James. Detectives apprehended Hull and James shortly after without incident. A search of their possessions revealed the following items:

• Approximately 264 doses of suspected K2 (synthetic marijuana)
• Approximately 24.25 grams of suspected remifentanil
• Approximately 27 strips of suspected suboxone

The Cecil County Drug Task Force in Maryland executed a search warrant at James’ residence on Springway in Conowingo, Maryland. During the search, task force members located additional evidence linking her to the Delaware investigation.

Department of Correction Commissioner Terra Taylor said: “Illegal and illicit contraband poses a risk to the safety, health, and wellbeing of correctional staff, visitors, and incarcerated individuals.  The DOC remains vigilant to counter this threat with significant tools at our disposal to root out and stop contraband flow, whatever the source, and we appreciate the strong support from our law enforcement partners in this effort.  We will continue to reinforce our high standards of conduct and integrity and hold individuals fully accountable to those standards.”

Hull was taken to Troop 2 where he was charged with the below listed offenses, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on a $132,000 secured bond.

• Official Misconduct Position Used to Engage in Criminal Conduct (Felony) – 5 counts
• Organized Crime and Racketeering (Felony)
• Possession with Intent to Deliver Controlled Substance (Felony) – 3 counts
• Possession of Controlled Substance Tier 3 Quantity (Felony) – 2 counts
• Receiving a Bribe – Public Servant Agrees to Accept Benefit (Felony)
• Promoting Prison Contraband (Felony)
• Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)

James was taken to Troop 2 where she was charged with the below listed offenses, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and released after posting a $70,000 secured bond.

• Organized Crime and Racketeering (Felony)
• Possession with Intent to Deliver Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Possession of Controlled Substance Tier 3 Quantity (Felony)
• Bribery – Confer Benefit Upon Public Servant Thereby Influencing Actions (Felony)
• Promoting Prison Contraband (Felony)
• Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)

On February 3, 2026, Boykin was charged with the below listed offenses, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and remained in the custody of Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $640,000 cash bond.

• Organized Crime and Racketeering (Felony)
• Possession with Intent to Deliver Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Possession of Controlled Substance Tier 3 Quantity (Felony)
• Bribery – Confer Benefit Upon Public Servant Thereby Influencing Actions (Felony)
• Promoting Prison Contraband (Felony)
• Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)

The Delaware State Police is investigating a three-vehicle fatal crash involving a motorcycle that occurred Tuesday evening in Wilmington.

On February 3, 2026, at approximately 8:20 p.m., troopers responded to South Maryland Avenue, near Reamer Avenue, in Wilmington, for a reported crash. The preliminary investigation revealed a Toyota Tacoma was stopped in the left lane of eastbound South Maryland Avenue, waiting to turn left onto Reamer Avenue. A Dodge Ram was stopped at the stop sign on southbound Reamer Avenue, at South Maryland Avenue. At the same time, a Harley-Davidson motorcycle was traveling westbound in the left lane of South Maryland Avenue, approaching Reamer Avenue, at an apparent high rate of speed. The Toyota turned left, and the Harley-Davidson crashed into the passenger side of the Toyota. The Toyota spun and struck the front of the Dodge.

The operator of the Harley-Davidson, a 29-year-old man from Wilmington, was taken to a local hospital where he later died. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.

The driver of the Toyota, 32-year-old man from Wilmington, and the driver of the Dodge, a 66-year-old man from Newark, did not report any injuries.

The roadway was closed for approximately 1.5 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Investigators ask anyone with information relevant to the investigation to contact Master Corporal R. Kunicki at (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 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.

The Delaware State Police has identified 71-year-old Liudmyla Levchenko of Selbyville, Delaware, as the woman who was killed by her son-in-law on Monday in Selbyville.

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 arrested 42-year-old Ian Eisiminger, of Claymont, Delaware, in connection with a robbery that occurred Tuesday evening at a Claymont discount store.

On February 2, 2026, at approximately 7:30 p.m., troopers responded to the Dollar General, located at 2605 Philadelphia Pike in Claymont, Delaware, for a reported robbery. Responding troopers were provided a description of the suspect. A short time later, troopers located a man matching the suspect’s description walking on a nearby street and detained him without incident. The man was identified as Ian Eisiminger.

The Delaware State Police Criminal Investigations Unit responded and assumed the investigation. The preliminary investigation revealed Eisminger entered the store and walked around for several minutes before approaching a store clerk and handing over a note demanding money from the cash register. Store employees complied and Eisminger ran away with an undisclosed amount of cash. Troopers also located clothing items Eisminger wore during the robbery near a bus stop close to the scene.

Troopers took Eisminger was taken to Troop 1 and charged him with two counts of Robbery Second Degree (Felony). He was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11 and committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $12,000 cash bond.

The Delaware State Police have arrested 28-year-old Jesus Palacio-Hernandez for the murder of a family member in Selbyville.

On February 2, 2026, at approximately 8:30 a.m., troopers responded to a residence on the 37000 block of Pinto Drive in Selbyville after a 71-year-old female was found deceased in a ditch behind the property. Upon arrival, troopers learned that following a concerning phone conversation with Palacio-Hernandez, a family member was unable to locate the victim and contacted 9-1-1.  While troopers were responding to the scene, family members found the victim in a ditch behind the residence, where she was confirmed deceased by Emergency Medical Services.  Through investigative means, Palacio-Hernandez was located in the Selbyville area and taken into custody without incident following a traffic stop.

Due to the nature of the incident, the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit assumed the investigation.  The preliminary investigation revealed that during the overnight hours, Palacio-Hernandez had an altercation with the victim inside the residence.  He physically assaulted the victim and then moved her body to a ditch, where she was later found.

Palacio-Hernandez was taken to Troop 4, where he was charged with Murder First Degree.  He was arraigned by the Justice of the Peace Court 11 and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on a $1,000,000 cash bond.

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 arrested 50-year-old Gary Calloway Jr. of Georgetown, Delaware, in connection with a series of burglaries at a used parts business where he was previously employed.

On January 26, 2026, troopers responded to Donovan Salvage Works, located at 2062 Donovans Road, in Georgetown, Delaware for a reported theft. Responding troopers learned staff began noticing missing inventory since December 2025. On the date of the report, staff also observed footprints in the snow leading away from the business. While following the tracks, employees located some of their missing inventory on a nearby property. The staff also reported seeing Calloway, a former employee who was terminated two years prior, in the area. When Calloway noticed the employees, he attempted to hide before fleeing to his vehicle.

The Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit assumed the case and learned that between late November 2025 and January 2026, Calloway damaged a lock and committed seven overnight burglaries, stealing an estimated $5,000 worth of inventory. Detectives also discovered how Calloway often pawned the stolen products and sometimes used a deceased family member’s identification to conceal his identity and complete pawn transactions.

On January 30, 2026, detectives apprehended Calloway in Ellendale without incident. He was taken to Troop 4 where he was charged with the below listed offenses, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and released on a $47,100 unsecured bond.

• Identity Theft (Felony)
• Burglary Third Degree (Felony) – 7 counts
• Possession of Burglar Tools (Felony)
• Theft Under $1,500 – 7 counts
• Falsifying Business Records
• Selling Stolen Property Under $1,500 – 9 counts
• Criminal Mischief Under $1,000

The Delaware State Police arrested 29-year-old Marquan Mack of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on felony and related charges following a vehicle pursuit early Friday morning in Frederica.

On January 30, 2026, at approximately 2:00 a.m., a trooper was patrolling Bay Road near Barratts Chapel Road in Frederica, Delaware, when the trooper saw a Lexus ES300 traveling southbound at a high rate of speed. When the trooper attempted to pullover the Lexus, the driver did not stop, and a vehicle pursuit began. The driver accelerated to a higher rate of speed and the pursuit was terminated due to public safety concerns. The Delaware State Police Communications Section alerted surrounding police agencies of the fleeing vehicle.

A short time later, officers from the City of Milford Police Department located the Lexus disabled near North Street and Dupont Boulevard. Upon seeing law enforcement, the driver of the Lexus, later identified as Mack, threw a baggie containing an unknown substance from the vehicle. Troopers responded to the scene and, after a brief struggle, Mack was taken into custody. A search of the surrounding area led to the recovery of the discarded baggie, which contained approximately 3.5 grams of suspected powder cocaine.

Further investigation revealed Mack provided false identifying information to troopers in an attempt to conceal active warrants for violation of parole in New Jersey and violation of probation in Pennsylvania. Troopers also observed signs of impairment and conducted a DUI investigation.

Mack was taken to Troop 3 where he was charged with the below listed offenses, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on a $6,001 secured bond.

• Provide False Statement to Law Enforcement with Intent to Delay/Hinder Investigation of a Felony (Felony)
• Disregarding a Police Officer Signal (Felony)
• Resisting Arrest
• Possess Consume a Controlled Substance
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Reckless Driving 90 MPH or Greater
• Driving Under the Influence of a Combination of Alcohol and Any Drug
• Related Traffic Offenses

The Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit (SOAR) is issuing the following public notifications of homeless and wanted sex offenders.

Wanted Sex Offenders

SOAR is currently looking for the following wanted sex offenders after they either failed to register or re-register at their current address.  If anyone knows the location of these individuals, please call (302) 739-5882.  Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) 847-3333.  The individuals shown represent only a portion of the current wanted sex offenders. Please see the Delaware Sex Offender Registry website for the complete list.

Homeless Sex Offenders

The following individuals are not wanted for failing to register or re-register at their current address.  This is a homeless sex offender public notification.  If you have information that the listed individuals are occupying a residence, please call (302) 739-5882. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) 847-3333.  The individuals shown are those recently reported homeless and represent only a portion of the current homeless sex offenders. Please see the Delaware Sex Offender Registry website for the complete list.

The Delaware State Police arrested 31-year-old Christian Pacheco of Perth Amboy, New Jersey, on identity theft and related felony charges following a multi-month Home Depot fraud investigation.

In October 2025, a corporate investigator for Home Depot contacted the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Financial Crimes Unit regarding multiple fraudulent purchases. Detectives learned that between August and September 2025, a suspect made 28 visits to various Home Depot locations throughout Delaware. During these visits, the suspect told store employees he had forgotten his Home Depot credit card and provided them with a legitimate cardholder’s Social Security number. The suspect also presented fraudulent identification cards that displayed his photograph but contained the victim’s personal information. Using the stolen identities of multiple cardholders, the suspect made more than $24,000 in fraudulent purchases.

Through investigative means, detectives identified the suspect as Pacheco and obtained warrants for his arrest. On January 5, 2026, Pacheco was taken into custody at an airport in New Jersey.

On January 29, 2026, Pacheco was transferred to Delaware and taken to Troop 2 where he was charged with the below listed crimes, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and released after posting a $63,750 cash bond.

• Identity Theft (Felony) – 28 counts
• Forgery Second Degree (Felony) – 28 counts
• Unlawful Use of Payment Card Stolen Forged or Fictitious Victim 62 or Older (Felony) – 19 counts
• Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony) – 6 counts
• Theft Under $1,500 – 28 counts
• Unlawful Use of Payment Card – 9 counts
• Shoplifting Under $1,500