The Delaware State Police is investigating a fatal crash that occurred in Millsboro Tuesday afternoon.

On January 2, 2024, at approximately 4:05 p.m., a white Cadillac CTS was traveling eastbound on John J Williams Highway (DE Route 24), west of William Street Road. At the same time, a silver GMC Terrain was traveling westbound on John J Williams Highway, west of William Street Road. A blue Dodge Ram was behind the GMC. For unknown reasons the Cadillac crossed the center line, entered the westbound lane, and sideswiped the GMC’s left side. After the initial collision with the GMC, the Cadillac continued eastward within the westbound lane and collided head-on with the Dodge.

The driver of the Cadillac CTS, a 20-year-old man from Lewes, Delaware was taken to an area hospital where he died. His name is being withheld until his family and relatives are notified.

The driver of the GMC Terrain, a 29-year-old woman from Millsboro, Delaware sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the Dodge Ram, a 24-year-old man of Millsboro, Delaware sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

John J Williams Highway between William Street Road and Maryland Camp Road was closed for approximately 2.5 hours as investigators examined the scene and cleared the roadway.

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 have identified 63-year-old Tammi Orzechowski of Newark, Delaware, as the woman who died in a fatal crash that occurred Monday evening in Newark.

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.

Delaware State Police have arrested 21-year-old Aiyanna Winstead of Laurel, Delaware, for a hate crime and related charges on Sunday.

On Saturday, December 30, 2023, at approximately 1:03 p.m., troopers responded to Taco Chabelita, located at 30661 Sussex Highway in Laurel, for a disorderly incident that occurred the previous evening.  The investigation revealed that on Friday December 29, 2023, at approximately 6:59 p.m., a Laurel woman, later identified as Aiyanna Winstead, placed an order over the phone for food. A 43-year-old family member went to the restaurant to pick up the order and was disorderly with the staff about the food order. She initially refused to leave after being asked numerous times but eventually did. A short time later, Winstead called the restaurant and began arguing about the order. During the call, she made racial statements towards the staff and threatened to shoot them and blow up the restaurant. On Sunday, December 31, 2023, Winstead and the other family member were taken into custody and transported to Troop 5, where they were charged with multiple crimes.

Winstead was charged with the offenses listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3, and released on her own recognizance.

• Hate Crime (Felony)
• Terroristic Threatening – 4 counts

The 43-year-old family member was charged with the offenses listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3, and released on their own recognizance.

• Disorderly Conduct
• 2nd Degree Criminal Trespass

The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Monday evening in Newark that left one woman dead.

On January 1, 2024, at approximately 6:38 p.m., a 2020 Jeep Compass was traveling in the single westbound lane on Old Baltimore Pike approaching Torrington Way. For reasons under investigation, a 63-year-old pedestrian wearing dark clothing and not carrying any type of reflective equipment was in the roadway in the Jeep’s path of travel. As a result, the pedestrian was struck by the Jeep in the westbound lane of Old Baltimore Pike.

The pedestrian, a woman from Newark, Delaware, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her name is being withheld until her family and relatives are notified.

The driver of the Jeep, a 28-year-old woman from New Castle, Delaware, was not injured.

The roadway was closed for approximately 3 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 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 following individual is 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 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 Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting stemming from a road rage incident that occurred this morning on I-495 in Wilmington.

On December 28, 2023, at approximately 9:19 a.m., troopers responded to I-495 northbound, south of Philadelphia Pike, for a report of a road rage shooting. The preliminary investigation revealed a red Honda Accord was traveling on I-495 northbound when it was struck by multiple rounds of gunfire by an unknown suspect traveling in a burgundy passenger vehicle. The Honda then came to a stop on the shoulder of the highway as the suspect vehicle continued northbound on I-495.  The Honda’s occupants, a 32-year-old man, and a 2-month-old baby, were not injured.

Troopers located and collected evidence at the scene. There is no additional suspect or suspect vehicle information available at this time.

Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Detectives are still investigating this shooting. Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed or has information regarding this case to contact Detective H. Carroll by calling 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 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 Tuesday morning in a neighborhood in Ellendale.

On December 26, 2023, at approximately 7:08 a.m., troopers responded to a residence on the 18000 block of New Hope Road in Ellendale for a report of a shooting. When troopers arrived, they learned that a 65-year-old man, a 34-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman, were sleeping in a car when an unknown suspect fired several rounds at the car striking the 65-year-old man once in the arm. He was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. There were no other injuries reported and there is no suspect information available.

Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Detectives are still investigating this shooting. Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed or has information regarding this case to contact Detective D. Hickman by calling 302-752-3856. 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 at the Christiana Mall in Newark on Friday night.

On December 23, 2023, troopers were notified of a robbery that occurred the previous day in the Christiana Mall Food Court located at 100 Christiana Mall, Newark. During the investigation, troopers discovered that on December 22, 2023, at approximately 9:12 p.m., the teenage victim was exiting the mall through the food court when he was approached by two unknown suspects. The suspects proceeded to punch and kick the victim before stealing the shopping bag the victim was carrying and fleeing in an unknown direction.

The suspects are described as teenagers. Surveillance video and images are not yet available.

Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit is still investigating this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective J. Dempsey by calling (302) 365-8472. 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 Bear area pedestrian crash that occurred Thursday night after 40-year-old Steven Wilkerson of Bear, Delaware, died from injuries sustained in the crash.

On December 21, 2023, at approximately 7:52 p.m., an orange 2016 Hyundai Veloster was traveling in the left eastbound lane of Pulaski Highway approaching the area of the Glenn Motel located at 1176 Pulaski Highway. At the same time, a pedestrian left the Glenn Motel and began walking northbound across the eastbound lanes of Pulaski Highway. The pedestrian entered the left eastbound lane of Pulaski Highway in the Hyundai’s path of travel and was struck by the car.

The pedestrian, identified as Steven Wilkerson, was taken by ambulance to an area hospital, where he was admitted for life-threatening injuries. On December 22, 2023, he died from injuries sustained in the crash.

The driver of the Hyundai, a 50-year-old woman from New Castle, Delaware, was not injured.

The left eastbound lane of Pulaski Highway was closed for approximately 2.5 hours while the scene was investigated and the roadway was 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 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 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.