The Delaware State Police are investigating an armed home invasion robbery that occurred Sunday night in Dover.

On February 4, 2024, at approximately 11:00 p.m., troopers responded to a residence on Vanessa Drive in Dover, for a home invasion robbery. The ensuing investigation revealed that two suspects had forced entry into the residence, that was occupied by three adults and four children. The suspects confronted the victims and demanded money while one of the suspects displayed a firearm. The victims complied, and the suspects fled from the home with an undisclosed amount of cash and property.

No one in the home was injured. The suspects are described as a white male and a black male wearing dark-colored clothing and face masks. There is no surveillance footage available at this time.

Delaware State Police Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit is still investigating this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective S. Ryan by calling (302) 698-8443. 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 shooting that occurred Friday morning in Magnolia.

On February 2, 2024, at approximately 3:27 a.m., troopers responded to Bayhealth Hospital Kent Campus and contacted a woman who reported that her car had been shot at. Detectives learned that the woman was sleeping in her car on the 100 block of Terry Drive in Magnolia, when she was approached by two black males wearing masks. When one of the suspects tried to open the car door, she drove away. As she drove away, the suspects shot at her car striking it several times.

The woman was not injured, and the motive behind the incident remains unclear.

Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed or has information regarding this case to contact Detective T. Ford by calling 302-698-8569. 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 is investigating a fatal hit and run crash that occurred in Georgetown Saturday evening.

On February 03, 2024, at approximately 10:12 p.m., a silver Chevrolet Silverado was traveling westbound on Wilson Road, approaching the Dupont Boulevard (US-113) intersection. At the same time, a maroon Chevrolet HHR was traveling northbound in the right lane of Dupont Boulevard approaching Wilson Road. A red Dodge Ram was traveling in the left lane, a short distance behind the HHR. The HHR and the Ram on Dupont Boulevard had the solid green light. The Silverado failed to remain stopped at the solid red light on Wilson Road and entered the intersection. The HHR’s front struck the left side of the Silverado. The Ram collided with the Silverado as it was rotating from the initial impact. The HHR became fully engulfed in fire shortly after the collision.

The driver of the HHR was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver’s name is being withheld until his family and relatives are notified.

The driver of the Ram, a 33-year-old man from Selbyville, Delaware, was not injured.

The driver and occupant of the Silverado fled the scene.

Dupont Boulevard at the intersection of Wilson Road was closed for approximately three hours while the scene was investigated and the roadway was cleared.

The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Senior Corporal J. Smith by calling (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 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.

Delaware State Police arrested 53-year-old Robert Fanning of Milford, Delaware, on Thursday night in Lewes for 6th offense DUI.

On February 1, 2024, at approximately 9:31 p.m., troopers were dispatched to the intersection of Conleys Chapel Road and Beaver Dam Road in Lewes for a report of a driver who was asleep at the wheel in the intersection. The troopers arrived and saw a blue Ford Escape in the intersection and contacted the driver. After contacting the driver, identified as Robert Fanning, troopers observed signs of impairment during their interaction and conducted Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. After tests were completed, Fanning was taken into custody for DUI and troopers located heroin and drug paraphernalia on his person. A computer check revealed that he had been convicted of DUI on five prior occasions.

Fanning was transported to Troop 7 where he was charged with the below crimes, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $12,401 cash bond.

• DUI 6th Offense (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Driving with a Suspended or Revoked License
• Stopping or Parking a Vehicle in the Roadway

The Delaware State Police continues to investigate a Bear area crash that occurred early Saturday morning after 32-year-old Chelsea Daniels of New Castle, Delaware, died from injuries sustained in the crash.

On January 27, 2024, at approximately 3:19 a.m., a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling in the left northbound lane of State Route 7 (Bear Christiana Road), south of Rivers End Drive. At the same time, a 2010 Honda Accord was traveling southbound in the left northbound lane of SR 7 in the Jeep’s path of travel. As a result, the Honda struck the Jeep in a violent head-on collision. Both vehicles came to a stop a few feet from the impact.

The front passenger of the Jeep, identified as Chelsea Daniels, was taken by ambulance to an area hospital, where she was admitted for life-threatening injuries. Later on January 27, 2024, she died from injuries sustained in the crash.

The driver of the Jeep, a 41-year-old man from Chester, Pennsylvania, and a rear passenger in the Jeep, a 42-year-old man, were taken by ambulance to an area hospital, where they were admitted for serious injuries. A 2-year-old passenger in the Jeep was taken by ambulance to an area hospital, where she was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the Honda, a 26-year-old man from Yeadon, Pennsylvania, was taken by ambulance to an area hospital, where he was admitted for serious injuries.

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

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please 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 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 Seth Abrahamson of Wilmington, Delaware, as the man who died in a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Sunday 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 Corporal P. McAndrew by calling (302) 365-8486. 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 and the American Legion are sponsoring the 51st Annual Trooper Youth Week from Monday, June 17 to Friday, June 21, 2024.

Trooper Youth Week is a week-long live-in Academy program designed to give high school students who are sincerely interested in law enforcement an opportunity to experience the rigors of training that police officers receive at the DSP Academy in Dover. The program is both mentally and physically challenging.

The students are selected from a competitive pool and are required to participate in daily physical training, as well as, a variety of law enforcement-related classroom instruction. Daily physical training will include outdoor running, push-ups, and sit-ups, among other exercises. The program is facilitated by uniform troopers assigned to the DSP Training Academy and school resource officers from across the state.

High school seniors, juniors, and sophomores are all encouraged to apply. Applications can be downloaded directly from our Trooper Youth Week website or by contacting a school resource officer at their respective school. There is no cost to the student to attend this training.

The deadline to submit the application is 4 p.m. on Friday, May 24, 2024.

Any questions can be directed via e-mail to dsptyw@delaware.gov or by calling 302-672-5457.

The Delaware State Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on a private road last night in Wilmington that left one man dead.

On January 28, 2024, at approximately 8:04 p.m., a 2021 Hyundai Tucson was traveling eastbound on the private main entrance driveway of the Wilmington Country Club located at 4825 Kennett Pike in Wilmington. For reasons under investigation, the Hyundai failed to remain on the roadway and struck a tree at an apparent high rate of speed.

The driver, a 24-year-old man from Wilmington, Delaware, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family and relatives are notified.

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

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues investigating this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Corporal P. McAndrew by calling (302) 365-8486. 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.