The Delaware State Police continues to investigate the murder of 10-year-old Fatima Kone and announces that her stepmother, 37-year-old Adiaratou Coulibaly of Smyrna, Delaware, is in custody.

During the investigation, homicide detectives found that Coulibaly was involved in the circumstances surrounding Fatima’s death. It was revealed that after the incident with Fatima’s father, Badara Kone, the abuse continued in other areas of the home, carried out by Coulibaly. Coulibaly subjected Fatima to severe and prolonged abuse using various objects and forced exercises.

On June 3, 2026, the Delaware Department of Justice authorized charges against Coulibaly. A warrant was approved, and on the morning of June 5, 2026, with assistance from the United States Marshals Service’s First State Fugitive Task Force and the New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force, Coulibaly was taken into custody in New York City.

Coulibaly is currently being held by the New York City Department of Correction and, upon being extradited to Delaware, will be charged with Murder by Abuse or Neglect Second Degree (Felony).

The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit continues its investigation.  Detectives ask that anyone with relevant information about this case or the Kone family to contact Captain J. Laird at (302) 741-2727 or Detective M. Csapo at (302) 741-2729.   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 arrested a 15-year-old female, from Wilmington, Delaware, after stabbing her hairdresser and another individual at a Wilmington hair salon Sunday afternoon.

On June 7, 2026, at approximately 4:30 p.m., troopers responded to Fransiah African Braids, located at 3914 North Market Street, in Wilmington, for a report of a stabbing. The preliminary investigation revealed the 15-year-old was having her hair braided when the teen became upset with the results.

During the incident, the teenager threw items inside the business before taking a pair of scissors from the hairdresser and entering a restroom. A short time later, she exited the restroom and confronted the stylist while threatening her with the scissors. Following a verbal altercation, the teen assaulted and stabbed the hairdresser multiple times.

A bystander attempted to intervene and restrain the teen but was also stabbed during the incident. Both victims were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Responding troopers located the teen outside the business and took her into custody without incident. She was taken to Troop 1 where she was charged with the below listed offenses, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and committed to the Department of Services for Children Youth and Their Families on a $10,100 secured bond.

• Assault Second Degree (Felony)
• Aggravated Menacing (Felony)
• Assault Third Degree
• Disorderly Conduct

The Delaware State Police arrested 42-year-old Roberto Campusano-Campusano, of Newark, Delaware, following a multi-agency drug dealing investigation spanning several months.

Beginning in March 2026, the Delaware State Police Special Investigations Unit and the Cecil County Drug Taskforce opened an investigation after learning Campusano-Campusano was selling narcotics in both Delaware and Maryland. Throughout the investigation, detectives determined Campusano-Campusano traveled between the two states and conducted drug transactions. Detectives also determined that although Campusano-Campusano lived in Newark, he used a residence in the 100 block of Delamore Place in Wilmington to support his drug dealing operation.

On June 4, 2026, with the assistance of the Delaware State Police Special Operations Response Team, detectives executed a search warrant at the residence and took Campusano-Campusano into custody without incident. During the search, detectives recovered the following items:

-Approximately 3.45 grams of suspected heroin

-Approximately 2.74 grams of suspected crack cocaine

-Approximately 1.21 grams of suspected cocaine

-A digital scale

-Additional drug paraphernalia and packaging materials.

-More than $6,000 in suspected drug proceeds

Campusano-Campusano was taken to Troop 2 where he was charged with the below listed crimes, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $46,100 cash bond.

• Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance Tier 2 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony) – 2 counts
• Possession of a Controlled Substance Tier 2 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

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 have identified 17-year-old Kensley Ramirez-Ramirez of Lewes, Delaware, as the person who died in the fatal crash Thursday morning on Oak Road in Bridgeville.

The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed or has information about the crash to contact Sergeant A. Mitchell by calling (302) 703-3269. 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 arrested 49-year-old Hector Soriano-Carela, from Wilmington, Delaware, in connection with a multi-month narcotics distribution investigation.

Beginning in January 2026, the Delaware State Police Special Investigations Unit opened an investigation after learning Soriano-Carela was selling narcotics throughout the area. During the investigation, detectives saw Soriano-Carela drive a Honda Civic to various locations and make several drug transactions. Detectives further determined Soriano-Carela lived at a house in the 200 block of North Broom Street in Wilmington and obtained a search warrant for both the residence and the vehicle.

On June 4, 2026, with the assistance the Delaware State Police Special Operations Response Team and the Wilmington Police Department, investigators executed the search warrant and took Soriano-Carela into custody without incident. During searches of the residence and the Honda, investigators recovered the following items:

-Approximately 5.12 grams of suspected crack cocaine

-Approximately 1.75 grams of suspected cocaine

-Over $1,200 in suspected drug proceeds

-Multiple cellphones belonging to Soriano-Carela

-Drug packaging materials

Soriano-Carela was taken to Troop 2 where he was charged with the below listed offenses, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $92,100 cash bond.

• Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony) – 9 counts
• Possession of a Controlled Substance Tier 1 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

The 40th Annual Statewide Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics Delaware will take place Wednesday, June 10, through Friday, June 12, 2026, bringing together nearly 600 members of law enforcement from across the state to carry the Flame of Hope in honor of the athletes of Special Olympics Delaware.

Spanning multiple legs from Fenwick Island to Wilmington, this inspiring three-day event highlights law enforcement’s steadfast commitment to inclusion and support for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Since its inception, the Delaware Law Enforcement Torch Run has raised over $13 million to support year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

Torch Run Schedule Highlights

Wednesday, June 10

• Upstate: Begins at 9:00 a.m. at New Castle County Police Department and travels to Wilmington PD for a ceremony at 9:30 a.m., before continuing along Kirkwood Highway to Delaware State Police Troop 6.
• Downstate: Begins at 3:30 p.m. at Fenwick Island and travels to the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand for a ceremony at 7:00 p.m. Following the ceremony, officers and athletes will complete a one-mile run to Grove Park.

Thursday, June 11

• Downstate: Two Torch Run legs begin early—Delmar PD at 6:15 a.m. and Georgetown Circle at 6:55 a.m.—uniting in Harrington and continuing to Dover for a 1:45 p.m. ceremony on Legislative Mall.
• Upstate: The run departs from Middletown PD at 10:30 a.m., also arriving in Dover in time for the afternoon ceremony. Law enforcement officers, Special Olympics athletes, and state legislators are invited to attend.

Friday, June 12

The Torch leaves Newark Shopping Center at 2:30 p.m. and completes its journey with the Final Leg into the University of Delaware’s Bob Carpenter Center, where the 2026 Summer Games Opening Ceremony will begin at approximately 4:00 p.m.

A Legacy of Inclusion

The Law Enforcement Torch Run® is more than a relay—it is a symbol of hope, inclusion, and community. Officers from departments across the state come together to honor the strength and determination of Special Olympics athletes while helping ensure that Delaware athletes continue to enjoy opportunities to grow in skill, confidence, and friendship.

Special Olympics Delaware offers year-round training and competition in 16 sports, supported by a passionate community of volunteers, coaches, and sponsors. Programs like the Torch Run help make these experiences possible for thousands of athletes statewide.

The Delaware State Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred this morning on Oak Road in Bridgeville.

On June 4, 2026, at approximately 9:05 a.m., a Toyota Seqouia was traveling southbound on Oak Road south of Apple Tree Road. The preliminary investigation revealed that the Toyota passed a vehicle in a no passing zone, approaching a curve at an apparent high rate of speed. As a result, the Toyota failed to negotiate the curve, overturned and exited the west side of the road. The unrestrained driver was ejected. 

The driver, a 17-year-old female from Lewes, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital where she died. A 4-year-old passenger, who was properly restrained in a child safety seat, was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The roadway was closed for an extended time while the scene was investigated and cleared.

The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed or has information about the crash to contact Sergeant A. Mitchell by calling (302) 703-3269. 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 is announcing the apprehension of 44-year-old Darvin Connor in connection with a November narcotics distribution investigation.

On November 8, 2025, members of the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Drug Unit and Special Operations Response Team executed search warrants at two residences in Wilmington following an investigation into the distribution of illegal narcotics. The investigation identified Darvin Connor, Tayvon Brown, Alexander Wade, and Rhasheed Gilliam as suspects involved in distributing narcotics from the homes. During the execution of the search warrants, Brown, Gilliam, and Wade were taken into custody. Connor was not located and remained at large.

On June 1, 2026, The United States Marshals Service Western Pennsylvania Fugitive Task Force located and apprehended Connor in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Upon his transfer to Delaware, he will be charged for the following offenses:

• Possession of Controlled Substance Tier 3 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession with Intent to Distribute Controlled Substance Tier 3 Quantity (Felony)
• Unlawful to Knowingly Operate or Attempt to Operate a Clandestine Laboratory (Felony)
• Possession of Ammunition by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
• Possession with Intent to Distribute Controlled Substance (Felony) – 3 counts
• Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Felony)
• Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

The Delaware State Police is investigating a robbery that occurred yesterday at Walgreens on Philadelphia Pike in Wilmington.

On June 1, 2026, at approximately 4:45 p.m., troopers responded to Walgreens, located at 1509 Philadelphia Pike in Wilmington, for a report of a robbery. When troopers arrived, they learned that and unknown black male suspect was purchasing an item, and when the employee opened the register, the suspect grabbed money from the drawer and ran away. While the employee was trying to stop the suspect from stealing the money, he grabbed her arm. She was not injured.

The suspect is described as an unknown black male last seen wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt and black pants.

Delaware State Police Troop 1 continues to investigate this incident. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant information to contact Corporal K. Kelleher at (302) 761-6677. 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.