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State Police Issues Sex Offender Notifications

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Date Posted: Friday, January 30th, 2026



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 […]

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State Police Arrest New Jersey Man After Identity Theft Investigation

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Date Posted: Friday, January 30th, 2026



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, […]

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State Police Detectives Arrest Lewes Man for Felony Assault

Date Posted: Friday, January 30th, 2026



The Delaware State Police have arrested 30-year-old Dempsey Fritchey of Lewes, Delaware, for felony assault following an incident that occurred last night in Lewes. On January 29, 2026, at approximately […]

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State Police Investigating Armed Robbery and Carjacking in Wilmington

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Date Posted: Thursday, January 29th, 2026



The Delaware State Police is investigating an armed robbery and carjacking incident which occurred Wednesday night in Wilmington. On January 28, 2026, at approximately 8:30 p.m., troopers responded to a […]

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State Police Investigating Armed Robbery at Dover Smoke Shop

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Date Posted: Wednesday, January 28th, 2026



The Delaware State Police is investigating an armed robbery that occurred Tuesday night at a smoke shop in Dover. On January 27, 2026, at approximately 10:00 p.m., troopers were dispatched […]

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State Police Arrest Georgetown Woman Following Pursuit

Date Posted: Tuesday, January 27th, 2026



The Delaware State Police have arrested 40-year-old Lindsey Moncavage of Georgetown, Delaware, following a pursuit yesterday in the Long Neck area. On January 26, 2026, at approximately 4:00 p.m., a […]

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State Police Arrest Laurel Man for Felony Theft and Criminal Mischief

Date Posted: Tuesday, January 27th, 2026



The Delaware State Police have arrested 50-year-old Chad Wray of Laurel, Delaware, for felony theft and criminal mischief for theft of air conditioning parts from two Laurel area churches. On […]

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State Police Arrest Student for Attempted Robbery at Louis L. Redding Middle School

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Date Posted: Monday, January 26th, 2026



The Delaware State Police have arrested a 12-year-old male student from Middletown, Delaware, on multiple felony charges following an investigation into an attempted robbery at Louis L. Redding Middle School. […]

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*Update – Victim Identified* State Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash in New Castle

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Date Posted: Sunday, January 25th, 2026



Delaware State Police have identified 64-year-old David Wilmore of Middletown, Delaware, as the man who died in the fatal pedestrian crash on Friday evening in New Castle. The investigation is […]

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Two Arrested for Gun and Drug Offenses Following a Search Warrant in Newark

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Date Posted: Sunday, January 25th, 2026



The Delaware State Police have arrested 40-year-old Charles Fax Jr. of Newark, Delaware, and 39-year-old Amber Hoffmaster of Bear, Delaware, for felony drug and gun charges following a search warrant in Newark. […]

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