Delaware State Police S.O.A.R. Searching for Wanted Sex Offenders

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.

 

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Scott Ottinger Sex Offender Registry - Wanted status

Johnnie Bender Sex Offender Registry - Wanted status


Homeless Sex Offender Notification

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.

 

 

Michael Samuel Sex Offender Registry - Homeless status

Johnny Fairley Sex Offender Registry - Homeless status

Nicholas Balko Sex Offender Registry - Homeless status

Edwin Garcia Sex Offender Registry - Homeless status

 


Troopers Arrest Milford Man for 6th Offense DUI

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.

 

Robert Fanning

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • 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

 


Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit Investigating Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash in Bear

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.


*Update – Victim Identified* State Police Investigating Single-Vehicle Fatal Crash

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.


Delaware State Police Hosting 51st Annual Trooper Youth Week This Summer

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.

Trooper Youth Week Flier with application and program information


State Police Investigating Single-Vehicle Fatal Crash

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.


Delaware State Police S.O.A.R. Searching for Wanted Sex Offenders

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.

 

 

 

 

 

Johnnie Bender

 

 

 

Moore, Keith

 

 

 

Spencer Wright


Homeless Sex Offender Notification

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.

 

 

Jordan Bailey Sex Offender Registry - Homeless status

 

 

James Brown

 

 

Joseph Goggin

 

Marcus Wright

 


*Update – Victim Identified* State Police Arrest Dover Man in Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Townsend

The Delaware State Police have identified 40-year-old Danny Rankin of Townsend, Delaware, as the man who died in a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Wednesday evening in Townsend.

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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.