The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal single-car collision that occurred yesterday evening in Harrington that left one man dead.

On August 25, 2023, at approximately 6:16 p.m., a black 2007 Chevrolet HHR was traveling westbound on Vernon Road just west of Prospect Church Road. For unknown reasons, the HHR traveled off the north (right) side of the road and continued westbound for a short distance before it struck a small rock wall on the side of a tax ditch. The HHR then rotated and came to rest upright at the bottom of the tax ditch.

The driver of the HHR, a 77-year-old man from Denton, Maryland, was taken by ambulance to an area hospital where he was later pronounced dead. His name is being withheld until his family and relatives are notified.

There were no other vehicles involved in this crash. Vernon Road was closed for approximately five 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 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.

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.

Yesterday the Delaware State Police arrested 19-year-old Ernest Ashlet and 30-year-old Sebastien Mombes, both of Orlando, Florida, as they attempted to purchase car parts in Laurel with illegitimate credit cards.

On August 23, 2023, at approximately 10:05 a.m., state troopers and officers from the Laurel Police Department responded to West Side Auto Parts at 4740 Sharptown Road for a report of someone at the store attempting to buy car parts using several different credit cards. When officers arrived, two suspects immediately drove away in a U-Haul van. Officers gave chase and the van came to a stop on Ellis Grove Road at Collins Lane in Laurel. Driver Ernest Ashlet and passenger Sebastien Mombes were then taken into custody without incident.

Inside the van troopers found a large amount of cell phones, tablets, unused gift cards, and auto parts, along with a credit card scanner and embosser machine. The investigation at West Side Auto Parts showed that the two had used information stolen from six credit cards to try to purchase over $22,000 worth of car parts.

Ashlet and Mombes were taken to Troop 5 and charged with the following crimes:

• Possession of a Payment Card Scanning Device (Felony)
• Possession of Instruments Facilitating Identity Theft (Felony)
• Organized Retail Crime Over $1,500 (Felony)
• Possession of Forgery Devices (Felony) – 2 counts
• Theft Over $1,500 (Felony) – 5 counts
• Unlawful Use of a Payment Card Over $1,500 (Felony) – 5 counts
• Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
• Unlawful Use of a Payment Card Under $1,500
• Theft Under $1,500
• Receiving Stolen Property Under $1,500 – 2 counts

Ashlet and Mombes were arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and both were committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $45,000 cash and $43,000 secured bonds, respectively.

The Delaware State Police are investigating a carjacking that occurred early this morning on South Market Street in Wilmington.

On August 24, 2023, at approximately 3:18 a.m., troopers responded to the area of South Market Street and Rogers Road, Wilmington, for a report of a carjacking. The investigation revealed that the victim, a 67-year-old man from New Castle, was stopped on the shoulder helping a lost motorist when an unknown SUV stopped next to the victim’s unoccupied car. The suspect, an unknown male, got out from the passenger side of the SUV, displayed a handgun in his waistband, and took the victim’s car. The suspect and the unidentified SUV fled towards I-495 southbound.

The suspect is described as a black male wearing dark-colored clothing. Surveillance images and video are not available at this time.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit is investigating this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective D. Armstrong by calling 302-365-8440. 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.

On Tuesday, the Delaware State Police arrested 34-year-old Andrew Maccord of Millsboro, Delaware for robbing a Wawa in Millsboro early Saturday morning.

On August 19, 2023, at approximately 3:05 a.m., troopers responded to the Wawa located at 24930 John J. Williams Highway for a robbery that had just occurred. Troopers spoke with the cashier and learned that the suspect, later identified as Andrew Maccord, went into the store wearing a sweatshirt, mask, and gloves to buy a cigar. When the cashier opened the register drawer, the suspect tried to steal the entire cash drawer. The suspect pried the cashier’s hands off the drawer and stole an undisclosed amount of money before fleeing the scene. The cashier was not injured.

Detectives identified Maccord as the suspect through video surveillance. On August 22, detectives found Maccord at his apartment and he was taken into custody without incident.

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

• Robbery Second Degree (Felony)
• Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)

Maccord was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and released on $4,000 unsecured bond.

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.