The Delaware State Police are investigating an attempted robbery that took place earlier this morning at the Valero Shore Stop in Felton.

On August 29, 2023, at approximately 8:50 a.m., an unknown white male suspect walked into the Shore Stop located at 8953 S. Dupont Highway with a shirt wrapped around his head. The suspect approached the store clerk from behind the counter, pointed a knife at her, and told her to open the cash register. When the clerk did not comply, the suspect tried to take the entire register but was unable to do so. The suspect then fled from the store and was last seen running southbound away from the business.

The victim was not harmed and nothing was stolen from the Shore Stop.

The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 6’00” to 6’02” tall and weighing approximately 210-250 pounds. Surveillance video and images are not yet available.

The Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit is investigating this incident. Detectives are asking for anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective J. Sydnor by calling 302-698-8540. 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 25-year-old Raheem Fullman of Dover, Delaware for gun charges after he was found loitering in the Brightway Commons apartment complex in Milford.

On August 28, 2023, at approximately 10:00 p.m., members of the Kent County Governor’s Task Force were patrolling Brightway Commons in Milford, which is an area where concerned residents have reported frequent drug use, violent crimes, and other quality of life issues. Unit members saw probationer and convicted felon Raheem Fullman loitering outside of an apartment building in Brightway Commons, where several people were drinking alcohol and smoking marijuana. A probation officer assigned to the Governor’s Task Force asked Fullman why he was loitering outside past the Brightway Commons curfew, but he was not cooperative and was taken into custody.

As Fullman was being detained, unit members saw a handgun in his waistband. When officers took the gun they saw that it was loaded and had an obliterated serial number.

Fullman was taken to Troop 3 and charged with the following crimes:

• Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
• Possession of a Weapon With an Obliterated Serial Number (Felony)
• Carrying a Concealed Firearm (Felony)
• Possession of a Weapon in a Safe Recreation Zone (Felony)
• Loitering

Fullman was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $25,001 cash bond.

The Delaware State Police have identified 18-year-old Gricelda Ramirez-Chilel of Ellendale, Delaware as the woman who died in a two-car crash that happened on Sunday morning in Georgetown.

The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please 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 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 are investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday afternoon on State Route 141 in the area of Interstate 95 in New Castle.

On August 27, 2023, at approximately 5:30 p.m., troopers were dispatched to SR 141 northbound in the area of I-95 for a report of a shooting that resulted in a crash. Upon arriving, troopers observed a black Ford Fusion with heavy damage lodged under the guardrail and its front passenger, a 19-year-old man from Newark, Delaware, suffering from a gunshot wound to his leg. Troopers discovered the Fusion, operated by an 18-year-old woman from New Castle, Delaware, was traveling northbound on SR 141 when it was struck by gunfire coming from an unknown suspect in a red sports car. The suspect vehicle fled the scene in an unknown direction while the Fusion lost control and struck the guardrail.

The 18-year-old woman sustained minor injuries from the crash. Both occupants of the Fusion were transported to an area hospital for their injuries. Detectives recovered numerous bullet casings from the area. There is currently no suspect information available.

Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit is still investigating this shooting. Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed or has information regarding this case to contact Detective B. Timmons by calling 302-365-8434. 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 fatal collision that occurred yesterday morning in Georgetown that left one woman dead and several people injured.

On August 27, 2023, at approximately 11:38 a.m., a gray 2007 Mazda 3 was traveling southbound on Dupont Boulevard south of W. Robbins Road, while a silver 2019 Nissan Murano was traveling northbound on Dupont Boulevard in the same area. For unknown reasons, the Mazda swerved sharply to its left and drove through the center grass median and into the northbound lanes, where it collided with the oncoming Nissan.

The front seat passenger in the Mazda, an 18-year-old woman from Ellendale, Delaware, was seriously injured in the crash. She was taken to an area hospital where she was pronounced dead. Her name is being withheld until her family and relatives are notified.

The driver of the Mazda, a 39-year-old woman from Ellendale, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

The left backseat passenger in the Mazda, a 4-year-old boy from Ellendale, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital for serious injuries. He was later flown to another hospital for continued treatment.

Both the driver of the Nissan, a 58-year-old man from Bangor, Pennsylvania, and the front seat passenger, a 60-year-old woman from Bangor, Pennsylvania, were taken to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

Northbound Dupont Boulevard was closed for approximately four hours and southbound Dupont Boulevard was closed for approximately two hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please 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 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.

Yesterday morning the Delaware State Police arrested 35-year-old Jenny Fagan of Felton, Delaware and 46-year-old Antonio Malloy of Frederica, Delaware on numerous charges after a gun and drugs were found in their car. Fagan was also charged with DUI.

On August 26, 2023, at approximately 8:27 a.m., troopers responded to the Royal Farms located at 6 W. Lebanon Road in Dover to check on the driver of a blue Dodge Caravan that was seen slumped over the wheel with a needle in her arm. Troopers found the Caravan parked and running and contacted driver Jenny Fagan. Fagan was not fully conscious and had crack cocaine on her seat. Fagan got out of the Caravan so she could be treated by EMS personnel, and troopers had passenger Antonio Malloy exit the car as well.

Troopers searched the Caravan and found the following:

• Approximately 45 prescription pills
• Three wax baggies containing suspected heroin
• Approximately 33.24 grams of cocaine
• Approximately 6.82 grams of methamphetamine
• Approximately 3.10 grams of crack cocaine
• A concealed and loaded handgun that was reported as stolen in July 2023 by the Camden (DE) Police Department
• Additional handgun rounds

Fagan also had four active warrants for her arrest.

Fagan and Malloy were taken to Troop 3 and charged with the following crimes:

Jenny Fagan:

• Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Tier 3 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony) – 4 counts
• Carrying a Concealed Firearm (Felony)
• Receiving a Stolen Firearm (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Tier 1 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm While Under the Influence
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Driving a Vehicle Under the Influence of Drugs

Fagan was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7 and committed to Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution on $47,700 secured bond.

Antonio Malloy:

• Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Tier 3 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony) – 4 counts
• Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Tier 1 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Malloy was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $41,100 secured bond.

The Delaware State Police arrested 43-year-old Aaron Matthews of Georgetown, Delaware for felony drug offenses after a traffic stop that took place in Seaford yesterday afternoon.

On August 26, 2023, at approximately 1:10 p.m., a patrol trooper saw a gray Mercedes Benz SL 55 traveling westbound on Concord Road near River Vista Drive. The Mercedes had an invalid registration, but when the trooper attempted to stop the car it continued driving away at a slow rate of speed. The Mercedes continued onto northbound Sussex Highway while the driver was seen moving around inside of the car. Eventually the Mercedes stopped on Middleford Road east of Sussex Highway, where driver Aaron Matthews was taken into custody without incident. Troopers also saw that a 16-year-old boy was in the car, who was not harmed and was later turned over to a family member.

Troopers searched the car and found a small amount of crack cocaine on the driver floorboard area. Troopers then searched the back of the police car where Matthews was detained and found more crack cocaine that Matthews had tried to hide in the seat. Troopers recovered approximately 28.4 grams of crack cocaine altogether.

Matthews was taken to Troop 5 and charged with the following crimes:

• Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Tier 3 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Tampering With Evidence (Felony)
• Endangering the Welfare of a Child
• Resisting Arrest
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Traffic offenses

Matthews was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3 and was committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $23,209 cash bond.

The Delaware State Police have identified Robert Griffith, 77, of Denton, Maryland as the man who died in a fatal single-car collision that occurred in Harrington on August 25, 2023.

The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please 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 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.

Yesterday the Delaware State Police arrested 25-year-old Kaymar James of Seaford, Delaware after he threatened to kill someone with a knife in the parking lot of the Shore Tint & More in Seaford.

On August 25, 2023, at approximately 8:58 a.m., troopers responded to Shore Tint & More located at 1602 Middleford Road for a man yelling and threatening to kill people in the parking lot. Troopers arrived and learned that a 25-year-old man was about to start cutting the grass at the business when a stranger approached him and asked for money. The victim did not give the suspect any money, and the suspect took a pocketknife out of his pants and threatened to kill the victim. The suspect then walked away while still yelling at the victim.

Responding troopers found the suspect, identified as Kaymar James, walking on Sussex Highway, and he was taken into custody without incident. Troopers also recovered James’ pocketknife that was tucked into his pants.

James was taken to Troop 5 and charged with the following crimes:

• Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Aggravated Menacing
• Terroristic Threatening

James was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and released on $8,000 unsecured bond.

Yesterday the Delaware State Police arrested 53-year-old Anthony Whalen of Newark, Delaware for drug dealing after a traffic stop that took place in Newark.

On August 25, 2023, at approximately 5:14 p.m., patrol troopers saw a black 2005 Nissan Maxima traveling on Stanton Christiana Road with an invalid registration. The troopers stopped the Maxima on Churchmans Road near Stanton Christiana Road and contacted the driver and only occupant, identified as Anthony Whalen. Troopers saw drugs in plain view on the passenger seat, and Whalen was taken into custody without incident. Troopers searched Whalen and found MDMA (ecstasy) pills, psilocybin mushrooms, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia in his shorts pockets. Troopers also searched Whalen’s car and found Naloxone packets, methamphetamine, more marijuana, THC edibles and vaporizers, and prescription pills. Altogether troopers recovered the following:

• Approximately 61 ecstasy pills
• Approximately 20.66 grams of psilocybin mushrooms
• Approximately 115.64 grams (over 4 ounces) of marijuana
• Approximately 30 packets of Naloxone
• Approximately 4.64 grams of methamphetamine
• Approximately 586.64 grams of THC edibles and vaporizers
• Approximately 40 prescription pills

Whalen was taken to Troop 6 and charged with the following crimes:

• Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance in a Tier 3 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance in a Tier 2 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Possession of Marijuana Other Than Personal Use Quantity – 2 counts
• Possession of a Controlled Substance – 3 counts
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Traffic offenses

Whalen was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11 and released on $29,600 unsecured bond.