The Delaware State Police have identified 56-year-old Michael Johnson of Wilmington, Delaware as the man who died in a fatal bicycle crash that occurred Saturday night in New Castle.

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 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 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 are investigating a fatal bicycle crash that occurred Saturday night in New Castle that left one man dead.

On September 2, 2023, at approximately 9:02 p.m., a gray 2018 BMW M760 was traveling in the right eastbound lane on Pulaski Highway approaching the intersection with Wilton Boulevard. A bicyclist was traveling southbound from Wilton Boulevard approaching the intersection with Pulaski Highway. The bicyclist was struck by the BMW when he entered the intersection into the BMW’s path against the red traffic signal for southbound Wilton Boulevard. The bicyclist was ejected from the bicycle and came to rest approximately 50 feet southeast of the intersection.

The bicyclist, a 56-year-old man from Wilmington, Delaware, was taken by ambulance to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His name is being withheld until his family and relatives are notified. The driver of the BMW, a 30-year-old man from New Castle, Delaware, was not injured.

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 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 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.

Delaware State Police (DSP) has partnered with IDEMIA, a top-tier identity security and authentication solutions provider for state and local agencies, to offer “IdentoGO” as a way for the public to securely prove their identity in person or online to enable trusted transactions. With more than two decades in the industry IdentoGO by IDEMIA has established a reputation for accuracy, reliability, and professionalism. Their services aim to enhance the capture, accuracy, tracking, and delivery of record information for background checks, ultimately improving the process.

Delaware citizens will greatly benefit from this program as it offers a convenient web portal and call center for scheduling enrollment sessions. The portal gives authorized users secure access to their status and results, thereby minimizing the wait time for results to be delivered after a fingerprinting service. The process will be made more efficient by IdentoGO as it eliminates the manual scanning and processing of fingerprint cards by the DSP State Bureau of Identification (SBI).

“Our goal is to deliver trusted identity verification solutions for citizens and businesses in mission-critical sectors as seamlessly as possible,” said Captain Andrew Lloyd, Director of the State Bureau of Identification for the Delaware State Police. “IDEMIA’s biometric technology solutions enable us to enroll, issue, and verify physical and digital identity credentials in a timely and secure manner.”

All enrollment centers are branded as “IdentoGo” and are staffed by a team of professionals who strive to create a modern, professional, and clean environment for customers.  IDEMIA is responsible for training and managing the employees at these centers.

The state of Delaware is expanding its enrollment centers, increasing the total number from 3 to 9. There are currently three enrollment centers available, one in each county, which can be found at the SBI offices. In addition, partnering locations can be found conveniently located in Seaford, Milford, Dover, Middletown, Newark, and Wilmington. To stay informed about upcoming locations, we encourage you to regularly visit our website for updates.

We also offer fingerprinting options for non-residents or customers who are unable to visit a Delaware fingerprinting location. During registration, customers will have the ability to select from additional options. The map displays a comprehensive list of fingerprinting locations spread across the nation.

“Every educator, school staff member, school volunteer and childcare professional must pass a background check before they begin work in our schools and childcare programs. Delaware State Police have long performed this vital work. This advancement will make it more convenient for future employees and volunteers to complete this check and help us more quickly get needed personnel into our schools and childcares to support our learners,” said Dr. Mark Holodick, Delaware’s Secretary of Education.

Our collaboration with IDEMIA guarantees a seamless and user-friendly approach to identity verification and background checks for customers. Our aim is to streamline the appointment scheduling process and provide a stress-free experience for all Delaware citizens. With just a few clicks, you can easily select your preferred location and complete the process quickly and hassle-free. Appointments starting September 5, 2023, will be completed through Identogo. Existing appointments will be honored. Should you have any inquiries about our background check services, please do not hesitate to contact us via email at DSP_BackgroundCheckInquiries@delaware.gov.

The Delaware State Police have identified Tremaine Jackson, 28, of Wilmington, Delaware, as the man killed in the  officer-involved shooting that occurred during his arrest in New Castle Thursday.

Preliminarily, the investigation reveals on August 31, at 7:22 a.m., detectives from the New Castle County Governor’s Task Force and the Delaware State Police Special Operations Response Team responded to Lowe’s, located at 2225 Hessler Boulevard in New Castle, to apprehend Jackson, a known fugitive. Troopers had been investigating Jackson for numerous crimes since July 2022 and knew he had multiple arrest warrants in Delaware and Pennsylvania for felony crimes and other offenses. Throughout the month of August (2023), Jackson was also involved in several vehicle pursuits that involved crashes. Due to his history of evading arrest, the risk in which he placed the public and his continued suspected involvement in criminal acts, Delaware State Police were actively attempting to arrest Jackson.

The investigation also reveals that during this operation, detectives observed Jackson leaving Lowe’s with a shopping cart full of suspected stolen merchandise. Troopers attempted to stop him, but he ran away. Jackson got into a vehicle that was parked behind the business and struck an unmarked DSP vehicle as he tried to flee. Jackson disregarded multiple commands to stop and physically resisted when a trooper tried to remove him from the car. As Jackson continued to drive his vehicle, a trooper became pinned between the guardrail and Jackson’s driver’s side door. A 4-year veteran and 12-year veteran of the Delaware State Police fired at Jackson after he refused to stop and continued to drive in a manner that posed a risk of death or serious injury to the officers. Jackson was struck and troopers attempted life-saving measures until paramedics took him to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Two troopers were injured during this incident and transported to a nearby hospital, where they were later released.

Per Delaware State Police standard operating procedures, the two troopers who were involved in the shooting were placed on administrative leave while a use-of-force investigation is conducted in conjunction with the Delaware Department of Justice.

The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit continues to investigate this case. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this incident to contact Sergeant S. Yeich by calling 302-741-2703. Information may also be provided by contacting  Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-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 offender after he either failed to register or re-register at his current address. If anyone knows the location of this person, they are asked to call 302-672-5306. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

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.

The Delaware State Police have identified 69-year-old Robert Lynch of New Castle, Delaware as the man who died in a pedestrian crash that happened Tuesday night in New Castle.

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 Master Corporal J. Forester by calling 302-365-8485. 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 87-year-old Kenneth Moore of Milford, Delaware as the man who died in a fatal crash that occurred on Wednesday afternoon in Milford.

The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Sergeant A. Mitchell by calling 302-698-8518. 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 are investigating a fatal collision that occurred yesterday afternoon in Milford that left one man dead.

On August 30, 2023, at approximately 12:22 p.m., a white 2019 Freightliner Cement Pump Truck was traveling in the right southbound lane on Bay Road approaching Thompsonville Road. A tan/yellow compact Cub Cadet Tractor with a frontend loader and a red bush hog attached to the rear was traveling southbound on Bay Road while straddling the yellow fog line partially in the left southbound lane and partially in the grass median. For unknown reasons, the tractor veered to the right into the southbound lane in front of the Freightliner and was struck it its right side. After the impact, the tractor overturned and tumbled southbound on Bay Road until it broke in half and the operator was ejected onto the grass median.

The operator of the tractor, an 87-year-old man from Milford, Delaware, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family and relatives are notified. The driver of the Freightliner, a 45-year-old man from Clayton, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

The roadway was closed for approximately 4.5 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Sergeant A. Mitchell by calling 302-698-8518. 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 are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred in New Castle this morning that left a 28-year-old man dead.

On August 31, 2023, at approximately 7:22 a.m., detectives from the New Castle County Governor’s Task Force and the Delaware State Police Special Operations Response Team responded to Lowe’s located at 2225 Hessler Boulevard, New Castle, for a report of a known fugitive shoplifting at the business. Detectives observed the 28-year-old man fleeing from the store with a shopping cart full of merchandise. Troopers attempted to contact the man, but he began running away. The man got into a getaway vehicle which was parked behind the business and struck an unmarked DSP vehicle while attempting to flee.

While attempting to take the man into custody, he did not comply with multiple commands to stop, and he physically resisted when troopers tried to remove him from the car. Troopers shot the man when he continued to drive in a manner that placed officers in imminent danger. Troopers rendered first aid until the man was transported by EMS to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Two troopers were taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and they were later released.

The man’s name is being withheld at this time until family and relatives are notified. Per Delaware State Police standard operating procedures, the troopers that were involved will be put on administrative leave while an investigation is conducted regarding the use of force.

The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit are still actively investigating this incident and are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Sergeant S. Yeich by calling 302-741-2703. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, or via the internet at www.delawarecrimestoppers.com.

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.