State Police Issue Gold Alert for Missing Dover Teenager

Delaware State Police Troop 3 is issuing a Gold Alert for 15-year-old Nevaeh Nash of Dover, Delaware. Nevaeh was last seen on April 16, 2024. Attempts to contact or locate her have been unsuccessful. There is a concern for her safety and well-being.

Nevaeh is described as a black female, approximately 5’10” tall, weighing approximately 190 pounds with brown eyes and black curly hair. She was last seen wearing overgarments. Her direction of travel is unknown.

Anyone with information regarding Nevaeh Nash’s whereabouts is asked to contact Delaware State Police Troop 3 by calling 302-697-4454, or by dialing 9-1-1. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.


*Update – Missing Person Found* State Police Issue Gold Alert for Missing Wilmington Teenager

The Gold Alert issued on April 16, 2024, by the Delaware State Police Troop 2 for Xavior Porter has been canceled. Xavior has been located.


*Update – Missing Person Found* State Police Issue Gold Alert for Missing Magnolia Man

The Gold Alert issued on April 16, 2024, by Delaware State Police Troop 3 for James Miller has been cancelled. James has been located.


State Police Issue Gold Alert for Missing Wilmington Teenager

Delaware State Police Troop 2 is issuing a Gold Alert for 16-year-old Xavior Porter of Wilmington, Delaware. Xavior was last seen on April 16, 2024. Attempts to contact or locate him have been unsuccessful, and there is a concern for his safety and well-being.

Xavior is described as a black male, approximately 5’06” tall, weighing approximately 120 pounds. He was last seen wearing a jacket, black pants, and black sneakers. His destination is unknown.

Anyone with information regarding Xavior Porter’s whereabouts is asked to contact Delaware State Police Troop 2 by calling 302-834-2620, or by dialing 9-1-1. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.


State Police Issue Gold Alert for Missing Millsboro Man

Delaware State Police Troop 7 has issued a Gold Alert for 60-year-old Michael Brittingham of Millsboro, Delaware. He was last seen at the residence on April 12, 2024, and has not returned. Attempts to contact or locate him have been unsuccessful, and there is a concern for his safety and well-being.

Michael is described as a black male, approximately 6’1” tall, weighing approximately 220 pounds with brown eyes and black hair. He was last seen wearing gray sweatpants and a white hoodie.

Anyone with information regarding Michael’s whereabouts is asked to contact Delaware State Police Troop 7 by calling (302) 644-5020 or dialing 9-1-1. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.


*Update- Suspect Arrested* Detectives Investigating Armed Robbery at Wilmington Kohl’s

Delaware State Police arrested 29-year-old Nyejierra Drummond of Wilmington, Delaware, for an armed robbery that occurred last week at a Kohl’s in Wilmington.

On April 9, 2024, at approximately 11:37 a.m., troopers responded to Kohl’s, located at 4437 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, for a report of a robbery. The preliminary investigation revealed a Kohl’s employee approached a black female suspect that he recognized from previous shopliftings. The suspect began walking out of the store as the employee approached her. Once outside, the suspect turned around, pulled out a handgun from her purse, and threatened to kill the employee. The suspect then walked back into the store, stole over $1,300 worth of merchandise, and fled in an unknown direction.

Through investigative means and with the assistance of Delaware Probation and Parole, Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Detectives developed probationer Nyejierra Drummond as the suspect involved in the robbery and obtained a warrant for her arrest. On April 15, 2024, Drummond was taken into custody without incident by Probation and Parole and transported to Troop 2. Drummond was charged with the offenses listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Delores J. Baylor Womens Correctional Institution on a $66,000 cash bond.

  • Robbery First Degree (Felony)
  • Aggravated Menacing (Felony)


State Police Issue Gold Alert for Missing Magnolia Man

Delaware State Police Troop 3 has issued a Gold Alert for 52-year-old James Miller of Magnolia, Delaware. He was last seen near Stevenson Drive in Magnolia on April 15, 2024, and has not been seen since. Attempts to contact or locate him have been unsuccessful, and there is a concern for his safety and well-being.

James is described as a black male, approximately 6’02” tall, weighing approximately 215 pounds, thin build with brown eyes and bald. He was last seen wearing pajama pants, a white t-shirt, and slippers.

Anyone with information regarding James’ whereabouts is asked to contact Delaware State Police Troop 3 by calling (302) 697-4454 or dialing 9-1-1. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.


*Update- Victim Identified* State Police Investigating Single-Vehicle Fatal Crash in Felton

Delaware State Police have identified 20-year-old Brice Feldman of Clayton, Delaware, as the man who died in a Single-Vehicle Fatal Crash in Felton on April 14, 2024.

Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Master Corporal W. Booth at (302) 698-8451. 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 you 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.


Check on the Welfare Call Leads to DUI and Weapon Arrest

The Delaware State Police arrested 47-year-old Samuel Etheridge of Norristown, Pennsylvania, for DUI and gun charges on Sunday morning in Wilmington.

On April 14, 2024, at approximately 7:39 a.m., troopers were called for a report of an unresponsive driver who had stopped at the stop sign located on Ramsey Road, at the intersection of Thompsons Bridge Road. Upon arriving, troopers contacted the sole occupant of a maroon Acura, identified as Samuel Etheridge, who showed signs of impairment. While he was being taken into custody, a trooper saw a handgun on the driver’s seat in plain sight. Etheridge was transported to Troop 1 where he completed Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. A computer check revealed the loaded gun had been reported as stolen by the Richland Township Police Department in 2006. The computer inquiry showed Etheridge is a convicted felon and is prohibited from possessing a firearm and/or ammunition. He was charged with the below crimes, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $77,000 cash bond.

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  • Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
  • Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
  • Receiving a Stolen Firearm (Felony)
  • Driving a Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol
  • Possession of a Firearm While Under the Influence
  • Traffic Offenses


Detectives Investigating a Road Rage Shooting on I-495

The Delaware State Police are investigating a road rage shooting on I-495 near Wilmington.

On April 14, 2024, at approximately 12:28 a.m., troopers responded to a road rage shooting that occurred on I-495 where one man was shot. The preliminary investigation revealed a man was driving southbound on I-495 near the merge at I-95, when an unknown blue car pulled next to him and shot at his car. The interaction between the two drivers before the shooting is under investigation. The victim, a 47-year-old man, was shot in the wrist. He was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the blue car left the scene.

Currently, there is no suspect information available.

Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit is still investigating this shooting. Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed or has information regarding this case to contact Detective B. Timmons by calling 302-365-8434. 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.