Update – Victim Identified State Police Investigating Fatal Two-Car Crash

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.

State Police Detectives Investigating Highway Shooting

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.

State Police Investigating Fatal Two-Car Crash

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.

Troopers Arrest Pair on Drug and Gun Charges

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.

Troopers Arrest Man for Felony Drug Possession

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.

Update – Victim Identified State Police Investigating Fatal Single-Car Crash

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.

Troopers Arrest Man for Threatening Stranger With a Knife

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.

Troopers Arrest Man for Drug Dealing Following Traffic Stop

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.

State Police Investigating Fatal Single-Car Crash

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.