The Delaware State Police have identified 18-year-old Shayla Montgomery of Linwood, Pennsylvania, as the woman who died in the fatal pedestrian crash early Friday morning near Milton.

Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Senior Corporal J. Smith at (302) 703-3267. 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 Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit (S.O.A.R.) 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 302-672-5306. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

The following individuals are not wanted. This is a Homeless Sex Offender Public Notification. If you have information that the listed individuals are occupying a residence, please call 302-672-5306. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal collision involving a gas-powered bike that occurred yesterday afternoon in Wilmington that left one man dead.

On June 20, 2024, at approximately 2:21 p.m., a grey 2009 Audi A4 was traveling westbound on West Newport Pike, approaching Silview Avenue. As the Audi was in the process of making a right turn into a private parking lot on W. Newport Pike, it was struck by a 4-stroke mini gas-powered bike that was traveling on the shoulder of W. Newport Pike westbound. After the impact, the operator of the bike was ejected from the bike. At the time of the collision, the shoulder of W. Newport Pike westbound was closed off by construction cones for active construction in the vicinity.

The operator of the bike, a 22-year-old man from Wilmington, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His name is being withheld until his family and relatives are notified.

The driver of the Audi, a 43-year-old woman from Wilmington, Delaware, was not injured.

The roadway was closed for approximately 2 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues investigating this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Master Corporal J. Forester by calling (302) 365-8485. 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 are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred early this morning near Milton that left one woman dead.

On June 21, 2024, at approximately 12:15 a.m., a Nissan Altima was driving northbound in the right lane on Coastal Highway, north of Oyster Rocks Road. At the same time, a Dodge Charger was stopped on the shoulder of Coastal Highway northbound, north of Oyster Rocks Road. The preliminary investigation revealed that a passenger of the Charger was out of the car, looking for her cell phone. While she was looking for her cell phone, she stepped in the roadway, into the Nissan’s path of travel. As a result, the front of the Nissan hit the pedestrian.

The pedestrian, an 18-year-old woman from Linwood, Pennsylvania, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her name is being withheld until her family is notified.

The driver of the Nissan, a 34-year-old woman from Dover, Delaware, was not injured.

The roadway was closed for approximately 4 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Senior Corporal J. Smith at (302) 703-3267. 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 are investigating a robbery that occurred early this morning at a New Castle area Dash In gas station.

On June 20, 2024, at approximately 4:16 a.m., troopers responded to a report of a robbery at the Dash In located at 154 North Dupont Highway in New Castle. The preliminary investigation revealed an unknown white male suspect entered the Dash In and demanded the employee empty the cash register while implying he was in possession of a firearm. The employee complied and the suspect fled on foot southbound on N. Dupont Highway with an undisclosed amount of cash.

The suspect is described as a white male wearing dark-colored clothing and a mask. Surveillance video and images are not yet available.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information about this case to contact Detective D. Patterson by calling (302) 365-8404. 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 are investigating a shoplifting turned robbery that occurred Monday afternoon at a Sunglass Hut kiosk within the Macy’s at Concord Mall.

On June 17, 2024, at approximately 5:40 p.m., troopers responded to a shoplifting turned robbery at the Sunglass Hut kiosk located within the Macy’s at 580 Concord Mall in Wilmington. The investigation revealed that 5 unknown suspects approached the kiosk and grabbed several pairs of eyeglasses. As the suspects fled towards the exit of the store with the unpaid merchandise, they were confronted by an employee. During the confrontation, one of the female suspects dropped a bag containing some of the stolen eyeglasses and pepper sprayed the employee in the face. The suspects then fled in a silver sedan with several pairs of eyeglasses.

Through investigative means, troopers identified one of the suspects as Itaijiyah Clark (pictured below) and obtained warrants for her arrest. The remaining four suspects are unknown and are described as black females. Surveillance images and video of the suspects and the suspect vehicle are not yet available. Clark has not been located at this time, and is wanted for several felony charges.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information about this case to contact detectives by calling (302) 365-8566. 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 identified 32-year-old Jose Atenco-Meneses of Wilmington, Delaware, as the man who died in a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Monday night in Wilmington.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues investigating this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Sergeant J. Jefferson by calling (302) 365-8484. 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.

Delaware State Police arrested 53-year-old Paul Rowan of Smyrna, Delaware, for 7th offense felony DUI following an injury crash in Hartly yesterday afternoon.

On June 18, 2024, at approximately 12:19 p.m., troopers responded to an overturned Isuzu Rodeo on the 2000 block of Slaughter Station Road in Hartly. Before troopers arrived, they were told that the driver and passenger of the Isuzu walked away from the crash. When troopers arrived, they located the driver, later identified as Paul Rowan, and passenger, a 45-year-old woman, walking away from the crash scene. Rowan and the passenger were taken to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. During a search of the Isuzu, troopers found drug paraphernalia.

When a trooper spoke to Rowan at the hospital, he showed signs of impairment and administered Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. After the tests, Rowan was arrested for driving under the influence and a computer check showed that he had six prior DUI-related convictions.

After he was released from the hospital, Rowan was taken to Troop 3, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $23,750 cash bond.

• 7th Offense DUI (Felony)
• 1^st Degree Vehicular Assault (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Leaving the Scene of a Collision Resulting in Injury
• Failure to Report a Collision Involving Alcohol or Drugs
• Multiple Traffic Offenses

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), in partnership with the Delaware State Police, announces that starting Monday, July 8, 2024, the Electronic Speed Safety Program (ESSP) will be active in the I-95/Route 896 construction zone in Newark and will continue until the end of the project. For the complete news release, click here.