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.

The Delaware State Police is investigating an armed robbery that occurred Friday night at a movie theater in Wilmington.

On August 7, 2026, at approximately 11:30 p.m., troopers responded to Regal Brandywine Town Center, located at 3300 Brandywine Parkway in Wilmington, for a report of an armed robbery.

The Delaware State Police Criminal Investigations Unit took over the case. The preliminary investigation revealed that the pictured suspect approached the victim and demanded cash while displaying a handgun. When the victim initially refused, the suspect forcibly took the victim’s money before fleeing the area. The victim was not injured.

Detectives are asking anyone with information relevant to the investigation to contact Detective D. Armstrong at (302) 365-8440. 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.

The Delaware State Police is investigating an armed robbery that occurred early Thursday morning at a Claymont gas station.

On August 13, 2026, at approximately 2:15 a.m., troopers responded to Wawa, located at 601 Naamans Road in Claymont, for a report of an armed robbery. The preliminary investigation revealed that four masked suspects, two of whom were armed with handguns, approached two victims while they were fueling their vehicle. The suspects demanded the victims’ property, and they complied. Afterward, the suspects ran away. The victims were not injured during the incident.

The Delaware State Police Criminal Investigations Unit took over the case. Detectives ask anyone with information relevant to the investigation to contact Detective D. Armstrong at (302) 365-8440. 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.

The Delaware State Police is investigating the robbery of a bank patron Sunday night in Wilmington.

On August 9, 2026, at approximately 9:45 p.m., troopers responded to PNC Bank, located at 2203 Kirkwood Highway in Wilmington, for a reported robbery. The preliminary investigation revealed the victim was preparing to make a deposit when an unknown suspect approached, assaulted the victim, and demanded money. After a brief struggle, the suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of cash. The victim responded to an area medical facility and was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

The Delaware State Police Criminal Investigations Unit took over the case. Detectives are asking anyone with information relevant to the investigation to contact Detective Carroll at (302) 365-8467. 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 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 (800-842-8461).  You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.

The Delaware State Police is accepting applications for the 2026 DSP Citizens Police Academy to be held this fall in Sussex County.

The 2026 Citizens Police Academy begins on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, and continues until November 11, 2026. It features nine two-hour sessions held on Wednesday evenings, mostly at Delaware State Police Troop 7, located at 19444 Mulberry Knoll Road in Lewes.

Participants will explore a variety of engaging police activities aligned with current Delaware State Police operations. The Academy covers classroom lessons on evidence processing, criminal and traffic investigations, tours of DSP facilities, familiarization with special units, and more. Participants will also get the chance to ride along with patrol troopers.

This session is limited to 20 participants, and background checks will be conducted on all applicants.

Applications are available on the Citizens Police Academy section of our website and will be accepted until August 28, 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 Offender

SOAR is currently looking for the following wanted sex offender after they either failed to register or re-register at their current address.  If anyone knows the location of this individual, please call (302) 739-5882.  Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) 847-3333.  The individual shown represents 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 public notification of homeless sex offenders.  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 20-year-old Jakyi Williams, from Wilmington, Delaware, and 19-year-old Halil Taylor, of New Castle, Delaware after they fled from troopers in a stolen vehicle and Taylor broke into an occupied residence early Wednesday morning in New Castle.

On August 5, 2026, at approximately 12:10 a.m., a trooper patrolling East Basin Road near North Dupont Highway conducted a registration check on an Infiniti QX60. The check revealed that the vehicle had recently been reported stolen to the New Castle County Police Department. Troopers attempted to stop the Infiniti as it approached the intersection of Bellanch Street and 14th Street. The driver failed to stop, and a pursuit followed.

Troopers pursued the Infiniti through several area streets before it crashed into a parked trailer on West 7th Street near Center Street. The driver, later identified as Williams, and the passenger, later identified as Taylor, fled from the vehicle on foot. Troopers located Williams in a nearby alley and took him into custody without further incident.

While troopers continued searching for Taylor, they learned that a resident in the 600 block of Clymer Street reported that someone had entered their home and was attempting to access a bedroom where their infant was sleeping. Responding law enforcement officers located Taylor inside the residence and took him into custody without further incident. No one inside the home was injured.

A subsequent search of the Infiniti resulted in the seizure of more than 140 grams of suspected marijuana.

Williams was taken to Troop 2 where he was charged with the below listed offenses, arraigned by the Justice of the Peace Court, and committed to the Department of Correction on a $2,505 cash bond.

• Receiving Stolen Property Over $1500 (Felony)
• Disregarding a Police Officer Signal (Felony)
• Resisting Arrest
• Possession of Marijuana Other Than Personal Use Quantity
• Possession of Personal Use Quantity Marijuana Under 21
• Multiple Related Traffic Offenses

Taylor was taken to Troop 2 where he was charged with the below listed offenses, arraigned by the Justice of the Peace Court, and committed to the Department of Correction on a $22,701 cash bond.

• Burglary First Degree Occupied Dwelling (Felony)
• Receiving Stolen Property Over $1500 (Felony)
• Resisting Arrest
• Criminal Mischief
• Disorderly Conduct
• Possession of Marijuana Other Than Personal Use Quantity
• Possession of Personal Use Quantity Marijuana Under 21

The Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred early Friday morning in Ellendale.

On August 7, 2026, at approximately 12:10 a.m., troopers responded to the 18000 block of Sharons Road in Ellendale for a report of a shooting incident. When troopers arrived, they learned that unknown suspect(s) fired multiple shots that struck an occupied home. No one was injured.

The Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit has assumed the investigation. Detectives ask anyone with information relevant to the investigation to call Detective J. Hill at (302) 752-3792. 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.