The Delaware State Police have arrested 27-year-old Andrew Foreman of Dagsboro, Delaware and 58-year-old David Mumford of Frankford, Delaware for drug dealing following a traffic stop that took place in Dagsboro last night.

On August 22, 2023, at approximately 9:09 p.m., a trooper assigned to the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force saw a white Lincoln MKZ turning onto Firetower Road from Dagsboro Road. The Lincoln had a suspended registration and the trooper stopped the car on Firetower Road. The trooper contacted driver Andrew Foreman and passenger David Mumford and smelled the strong odor of raw marijuana coming from the car.

Computer checks showed that Mumford had several active capiases, and he was taken into custody without incident. The trooper searched Mumford and found approximately 5.32 grams of crack cocaine in his pants. Other Governor’s Task Force detectives searched the Lincoln and found approximately 259.74 grams (over 9 ounces) of marijuana in Foreman’s bookbag and over $3,600 in suspected drug dealing proceeds in the glove box.

Foreman and Mumford were taken to Troop 4 and charged with the following crimes:

Andrew Foreman:

• Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Tier 1 Quantity (Felony)
• Cancelled Vehicle Registration

Foreman was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3 and released on $2,050 unsecured bond.

David Mumford:

• Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Tier 1 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Mumford was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3 and released on $2,200 unsecured bond on these charges. He was ultimately committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $737 cash and $1,099 secured bonds after he was arraigned on his capiases.

Yesterday the Delaware State Police arrested 18-year-old Jeremiah Handy of Seaford, Delaware for gun possession and drug dealing. Handy is a probationer and convicted felon prohibited from possessing firearms.

On August 22, 2023, at approximately 3:40 p.m., members of the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force responded to the 400 building of Little Creek Apartments in Laurel after they received information that Jeremiah Handy was selling drugs in the area and had a gun. Detectives arrived and saw Handy standing behind the 400 building with a handgun in his waistband. Handy began reaching for the gun but detectives were able to take him into custody without incident. Detectives recovered the loaded handgun, and they also found approximately 60.42 grams of marijuana in Handy’s backpack and over $2,100 in suspected drug dealing proceeds in his pockets and bag.

Handy was taken to Troop 4 and charged with the following crimes:

• Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
• Possession of Ammunition by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm While Possessing a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Carrying a Concealed Firearm (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Handy was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $170,500 cash bond.

The Delaware State Police have arrested 40-year-old Toshawn Furlow of Laurel, Delaware for a robbery that occurred early yesterday morning at the Oasis Travel Plaza truck stop in Laurel.

On August 22, 2023, at approximately 1:58 a.m., troopers responded to the Oasis Travel Plaza located at 30759 Sussex Highway for a robbery that had just occurred. Troopers arrived and learned that the suspect had entered the store, put his hand in his pocket, and threatened to shoot the cashier if she did not open the cash register drawer. The victim complied and the suspect stole money and cigarettes before fleeing the scene. The victim was not hurt and was able to show troopers surveillance video of the robbery.

Later that day at approximately 9:00 a.m., the Seaford Police Department responded the M&T Bank located at 22920 Sussex Highway for a robbery involving the same suspect, who had been identified as Toshawn Furlow.

Troopers and officers continued searching for Furlow in the surrounding area. At approximately 3:03 p.m., officers from the Laurel Police Department, EMS personnel, and assisting troopers responded to the 1000 building of Hollybrook Farms Apartments in Laurel for a medical call. Officers arrived and found Furlow in the apartment, where he was taken into custody without incident.

Furlow was taken to Seaford Police Department and charged by troopers for the following crimes:

• Robbery First Degree (Felony)
• Theft Under $1,500 – 2 counts
• Menacing

Furlow was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $62,100 cash bond. Furlow also faced additional charges of robbery (felony), terroristic threatening (felony), and theft from the Seaford Police Department for the robbery of the M&T Bank.

Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred late Saturday night in Laurel, Delaware. No one was injured during the incident.

On August 19, 2023, at approximately 11:00 p.m., troopers were dispatched to the 14000 block of Shiloh Church Road after reports of gunshots. When troopers arrived, they discovered that a car parked in the driveway of the house had been hit twice. The home was occupied by four adults and a child. The suspect description is unknown at this time.

Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit is currently investigating the incident. They are requesting anyone who has information about this case to contact Detective K. Perry by calling 302-752-3800. 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.

Last night, the Delaware State Police arrested 46-year-old Charles Riddick of Norristown, Pennsylvania on gun and drug charges after he was stopped in Laurel for an expired registration.

On August 20, 2023, at approximately 10:03 p.m., a trooper on patrol observed a black Volvo sedan traveling northbound on Sussex Highway just south of Gordy Road. The car’s registration had expired in October 2021, and the trooper stopped the Volvo on Sussex Highway. The trooper spoke with the driver and registered owner, identified as Charles Riddick, and discovered that Riddick had a suspended driver’s license.

The trooper searched the car prior to it being towed from the scene. During the search, the trooper found a loaded handgun, a set of brass knuckles, approximately .15 grams of cocaine, and drug paraphernalia.

Riddick, a convicted felon prohibited from possessing firearms, was arrested and taken to Troop 5, where he was charged with the following crimes:

• Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm While Possessing a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Carrying a Concealed Firearm (Felony)
• Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – 2 counts
• Traffic offenses

Riddick was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $31,275 cash bond.

On Friday, the Delaware State Police arrested 52-year-old Joseph Nygard of Wilmington, Delaware after he was found to be driving a stolen car while under the influence earlier this month.

On the morning of August 13, 2023, troopers responded to Somerset Road in Rehoboth Beach after a homeowner realized that his Toyota Corolla had been stolen overnight. Later, the victim found out that his Corolla had been towed to a local tow yard earlier that day after the driver, identified as Joseph Nygard, had been arrested for DUI.

Troopers discovered that Nygard had stolen the car and been charged with DUI before the car had been reported stolen. Nygard was released after being charged with DUI and had since returned to Wilmington.

On August 18, Nygard turned himself in to Troop 1 in Wilmington, where he was charged with the following crimes:

• Theft of a Motor Vehicle (Felony)
• Theft Under $1,500 Where the Victim is 62 Years of Age or Older (Felony)
• Theft Under $1,500
• Criminal Trespass Second Degree

Nygard was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and released on his own recognizance.

Delaware State Police have identified 17-year-old Aaizeem Korden-Brown, of New Castle, as the victim of the homicide on August 20, 2023, in New Castle.

The Homicide Unit is still actively investigating this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective M. Csapo by calling 302-741-2729. 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 are investigating a shooting that occurred early this morning in Dagsboro, Delaware. There were no reported injuries or damage to any properties.

On August 20, 2023, at approximately 12:30 a.m., troopers were called to a residence at the 28000 block of East Diamond Street for a reported shooting. When troopers arrived, they learned that a birthday gathering of about 200 people had occurred. A group of uninvited guests showed up and began to party on the street close to the house. Shortly afterward, a confrontation broke out among several individuals, resulting in gunshots being fired. Before the police arrived, the crowd and the unknown suspect had already fled the scene. 

Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective K. Perry by calling (302) 752-3800. 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 are investigating a homicide that occurred during an unsanctioned car meet early this morning.

On August 20, 2023, at approximately 2:00 a.m., troopers responded to a reported shooting at the Delaware Logistics Center located at 2421 Bear Corbitt Road in New Castle, Delaware. When troopers arrived, they found a 17-year-old male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he died. The teenager’s name is being withheld until his family and relatives are notified. A second victim, a 21-year-old male, was later discovered to have been transported to a nearby hospital for a gunshot wound to his foot. He is currently in stable condition. Both victims are from New Castle, Delaware.

A preliminary investigation revealed that a large crowd gathered for a car meet. At some point during the event, the two victims were involved in a confrontation where numerous shots were fired. After the shooting, the crowd dispersed, and the unknown suspects fled in an unknown direction.

The Homicide Unit is still actively investigating this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective M. Csapo by calling 302-741-2729. 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 people are not wanted. This is a Homeless Sex Offender Public Notification. If you have information that the listed people are occupying a residence, please call 302-672-5306. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.