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 have identified 42-year-old William Villafane of New Castle, Delaware, as the victim who was fatally stabbed by his girlfriend on February 28, 2024, in Wilmington.
The Homicide Unit is actively investigating this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective D. Grassi by calling 302-365-8441 or emailing daniel.grassi@delaware.gov. 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 two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred early this morning in Georgetown that left one woman dead.
On February 29, 2024, at approximately 7:40 a.m., a 2020 Volvo VHD roll-off container truck was traveling westbound on Shortly Road, approaching Bull Pine Road. Simultaneously, a 2008 Honda Civic was traveling southbound on Bull Pine Road, approaching a stop sign at the intersection with Shortly Road, which is a throughway. For reasons under investigation, the Honda failed to stop, and entered the intersection directly in the path of the Volvo. As a result, the front of the Volvo struck the left side of the Honda. The Volvo then overrode the Honda as it continued in a southwesterly direction and overturned as it exited the roadway. After impact, the Honda rotated as it traveled in a westerly direction before coming to a stop in the eastbound lane of Shortly Road.
The driver of the Honda, a 34-year-old woman from Georgetown, Delaware, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her name is being withheld until her family and relatives are notified. The front passenger of the Honda, a 29-year-old woman, from Georgetown, Delaware, was airlifted to an area trauma hospital, where she was admitted in critical condition.
The driver of the Volvo, a 59-year-old man from Millsboro, Delaware, was transported by ambulance to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
The roadway was closed for approximately 6.5 hours while the scene was investigated and 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 R. Albert by calling (302) 703-3266. 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.
The Delaware State Police have identified 44-year-old Shane Durham of Lewes, Delaware, as the man who died in a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred yesterday in Georgetown.
The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Master Corporal K. Argo by calling (302) 703-3264. 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 is investigating a serious industrial accident that occurred yesterday in Millsboro.
On February 20, 2024, at approximately 3:49 p.m., troopers were dispatched to WWC III Trucking, located at 34564 Pear Tree Road in Millsboro, for an industrial accident. Prior to troopers arriving, a 55-year-old man had been transported to an area hospital with serious injuries.
Further investigation revealed that the victim was using a torch to cut the top off a barrel that previously contained a flammable liquid. The vapors in the barrel ignited causing an explosion that seriously injured the victim.
The case remains under investigation by Delaware State Police detectives.
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 crash that occurred in Georgetown this morning.
On February 20, 2024, at approximately 11:58 a.m., a 2016 Chrysler 300 was traveling southbound on Bethesda Road, south of Zoar Road. At the same time, a 2015 Mack LEU-613 garbage truck was traveling northbound on Bethesda Road, slowing for a stop. For reasons under investigation, the Chrysler crossed into the northbound lane into the path of the Mack where the left front of the Chrysler impacted the left front of the Mack.
The driver of the Mack, a 49-year-old man from Ellendale, Delaware was not injured. The driver of the Chrysler, a 44-year-old man from Lewes, Delaware was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.
Bethesda Road was closed for approximately 4 hours while the scene was investigated and 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 Master Corporal K. Argo by calling (302) 703-3264. 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 81-year-old Sylvia Deleon of Millsboro, Delaware, as the woman who died in a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred earlier this month in Laurel.
The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Sergeant J. Burns by calling (302) 703-3269. 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.