The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred early this morning on I-495 in Wilmington that left one man dead.

On March 16, 2024, at approximately 2:34 a.m., a 1998 green Honda Accord was traveling behind a Bobtail tractor in the right northbound lane of I-495 on the downward slope of the Christina River Bridge. For reasons under investigation, the green Honda rear-ended the Bobtail tractor and came to rest partially on the shoulder and partially in the right lane. A short time later, a black 2018 Honda Accord was traveling in the right northbound lane of I-495 approaching the unoccupied and disabled green Honda. The front of the black Honda struck the rear of the green Honda. As a result, the driver of the black Honda was ejected from his vehicle and came to rest in the middle lane of I-495. The black Honda continued traveling in a northern direction until it came to rest on the right shoulder, where it became fully engulfed by fire. Due to the collision, the green Honda was pushed forward and came to rest in the middle lane.

The driver of the black Honda, a 26-year-old man from Newark, Delaware, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family and relatives are notified.

The driver of the green Honda, a 25-year-old man from Wilmington, Delaware, was walking back to his vehicle after making contact with the driver of the tractor at the time of the second collision.

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

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 continues to investigate a Dover area crash that occurred on March 3, 2024, after 85-year-old Joyce Henry of Dover, Delaware, died from injuries sustained in the crash.

On March 3, 2024, at approximately 8:26 p.m., a 2004 Toyota Corolla was traveling northbound on N. Dupont Highway, north of Rose Bowl Road. The Toyota pulled into the crossover between the northbound and southbound lanes of N. Dupont Highway at the entrance for Pinewood Acres. At the same time, a 2006 BMW 325 was traveling in the left southbound lane on N. Dupont Highway, north of the entrance to Pinewood Acres. For reasons under investigation, the Toyota attempted to cross the southbound lanes of N. Dupont Highway in the BMW’s path of travel. As a result, the BMW struck the Toyota in the left southbound lane of N. Dupont Highway.

The driver of the Toyota, identified as Joyce Henry, was flown to an area trauma hospital, where she was admitted for life-threatening injuries. On March 15, 2024, she died from injuries sustained in the crash.

The driver of the BMW, a 20-year-old man from Dover, Delaware, and the passenger, a 17-year-old female, were taken by ambulance to an area hospital, for non life-threatening injuries.

The roadway was closed for approximately 3 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Master Corporal J. Lane by calling 302-698-8457. 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 have identified 24-year-old Matthew Iannone of Claymont, Delaware as the man who died in a fatal motorcycle collision that occurred in Stanton on March 13, 2024.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues investigating this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Senior Corporal M. Calio by calling (302) 365-8483. 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 Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit (S.O.A.R.) 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 302-672-5306. 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 arrested 49-year-old Anthony Dollson, of Trenton, New Jersey, for numerous drug charges following a vehicle and foot pursuit that took place last night in Magnolia.

On March 13, 2024, at approximately 11:42 p.m., troopers on patrol saw a green Chrysler 300 with an equipment violation traveling northbound on Peachtree Run at Walnut Shade Road in Magnolia. Troopers pulled the Chrysler over on Walnut Shade Road and the driver, later identified as Anthony Dollson, made a U-turn, and sped off from the traffic stop leading to a vehicle pursuit. Dollson turned off the headlights and drove eastbound on Walnut Shade Road. Eventually the car hit a curb when turning onto Rising Sun Road and became disabled. After the Chrysler came to a stop, Dollson got out from the driver’s side of the Chrysler and ran. After a foot pursuit, he was taken into custody. A passenger was detained following the pursuit but released. Troopers conducted a search of the Chrysler and discovered approximately 5 grams of crack cocaine, approximately 3.75 grams of cocaine and 40 tabs of MDMA (also known as ecstasy).

Dollson was transported to Troop 3, where he was charged with the below crimes, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $10,305 secured bond.

• Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance, Tier 2 (Felony)
• Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony) – 2 counts
• Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tier 1 (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tier 2 (Felony)
• Disregarding a Police Officer’s Signal (Felony)
• Resisting Arrest
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Multiple Traffic Violations

The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Wednesday afternoon in Stanton that left one man dead.

On March 13, 2024, at approximately 3:58 p.m., a white 2024 GMC Sierra that was pulling an empty EBY horse trailer, was traveling southbound on Limestone Road, approaching the intersection with Tarry Lane. Once at the intersection, the GMC came to a stop in the left turn lane. When the traffic signal indicated a green left arrow, the GMC entered the intersection and proceeded to make a U-turn. At the same time, a gray 2004 Yamaha YZF R1S sportbike was approaching the intersection as it was traveling northbound on Limestone Road at a high rate of speed. As a result, the front of the Yamaha struck the right side of the GMC’s horse trailer while it was making the U-turn in the intersection.

The motorcyclist, a 24-year-old man from Claymont, Delaware, who had been wearing a DOT approved helmet, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family and relatives are notified.

The operator of the GMC, a 60-year-old man from Wilmington, Delaware, was not injured.

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

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues investigating this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Senior Corporal M. Calio by calling (302) 365-8483. 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 66-year-old Phillip Fancovic of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, as the man who died in a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on March 11, 2024, in Middletown.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues investigating this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Senior Corporal M. Calio by calling (302) 365-8483. 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 robbery that occurred on Tuesday night in Camden.

On March 12, 2024, at approximately 5:42 p.m., troopers responded to a report of a robbery that occurred on the 4000 block of South State Street in Camden. The preliminary investigation revealed that two teenage juveniles were walking and approached by five unknown males. The suspects assaulted the two teenagers, took their property, and fled. The teens were transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit is investigating this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective J. Sydnor by calling 302-698-8540. 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 single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Monday night in Middletown that left one man dead.

On March 11, 2024, at approximately 9:05 p.m., a maroon 2008 Saturn Vue was traveling eastbound on Boyds Corner Road, east of Ratledge Road in Middletown. For reasons under investigation, the Saturn failed to negotiate a right curve and continued traveling in an easterly direction as it crossed the westbound lane and shoulder of Boyds Corner Road. The Saturn continued east as it exited the roadway, where it struck a utility pole’s support guy wire, and then the corner of an unoccupied residence. The Saturn ultimately came to rest after striking the residence’s large raised concrete porch.

The driver, a 66-year-old man from Lebanon, Pennsylvania, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family and relatives are notified.

Boyds Corner Road was closed for approximately 1 hour and the shoulder was closed for approximately 3 hours while the investigators examined the scene and cleared the roadway.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues investigating this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Senior Corporal M. Calio by calling (302) 365-8483. 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.