The Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit (S.O.A.R.) is currently looking for the following wanted sex offenders after they either failed to register or re-register at their current address. If anyone knows the location of these individuals, 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 arrested 22-year-old Maicol Matias-Peña of Bridgeton, New Jersey after he was identified as a suspect in a felony shoplifting that occurred in late May.
On May 31, 2023, at approximately 7:05 p.m., troopers responded to the Nike Factory store, located at 36698 Bayside Outlet Drive in Rehoboth Beach, for a report of a shoplifting. Troopers arrived and learned that earlier in the afternoon two men walked into the store and hid 28 pairs of shoes inside two shopping bags. Both suspects then left the store without paying for any of the items.
On June 29, 2023, the same two suspects returned to the Nike outlet and shoplifted nine more pairs of sneakers. Altogether, the two men stole 37 pairs of shoes worth nearly $4,000.
Troopers were able to use surveillance video and images to identify Maicol Matias-Peña as one of the suspects. On July 15, Matias-Peña was taken into custody by the New Jersey State Police. He was extradited to Delaware on July 27 and taken to Troop 7, where he was charged with the following crimes:
Matias-Peña was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3 and released on $2,000 unsecured bond.
The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal collision that occurred early this morning in Middletown that left one man dead.
On July 28, 2023, at approximately 12:21 a.m., a black 2013 Hyundai Sonata was traveling in the right southbound lane on DE SR 1, north of the overpass for DE SR 299. A 2016 Harley Davidson Soft Tail was traveling in the left lane of DE SR 1 approaching a moderate left curve in the roadway at a high rate of speed. The Harley Davidson failed to maintain its lane through the curve in the roadway, and entered the right lane, striking the rear of the Hyundai. The Harley Davidson’s operator, a 47-year-old man from Dover, Delaware, was ejected from the motorcycle and came to a rest in the left lane. The Harley Davidson’s operator was then struck by a white 2022 Ford F-250 traveling in the left southbound lane on DE SR 1.
The Harley Davidson’s operator was not wearing a safety helmet and was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family and relatives are notified.
The Hyundai’s operator, a 62-year-old man from Dover, Delaware, and the Ford’s operator, a 38-year-old man from Milton, Delaware, were not injured. The roadway was closed for approximately four 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 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 18-year-old Ryan Howell of Seaford, Delaware on numerous charges after troopers began investigating a series of thefts and burglaries that occurred two weeks ago.
Early in the morning on July 13, 2023, troopers responded to several residences on Chipmans Chase Drive and Fire Tower Road in Laurel regarding thefts from cars and garage burglaries that took place overnight. Troopers learned that two suspects trespassed onto six different properties and stole belongings from eight different victims, including a wallet, several debit and credit cards, a BB gun, video cameras, and a bicycle. Detectives from the Troop 4 Property Crimes Unit assumed the investigation and identified Ryan Howell as one of the suspects who committed the thefts and burglaries.
On July 25, 2023, Howell turned himself in to Troop 4 detectives at Seaford Police Department, where he was charged with the following crimes:
Howell was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and was released on his own recognizance.
The Troop 4 Property Crimes Unit is still investigating these incidents and are working to identify the second suspect. Detectives are asking for anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective R. Mitchell by calling 302-752-3794. 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.
The Delaware State Police arrested 41-year-old Roger Wilson of Laurel, Delaware and 32-year-old Jaquan Adkins of Millsboro, Delaware on numerous charges after troopers began investigating a series of thefts from vehicles that occurred in Seaford in early June.
During the morning hours of June 7, 2023, troopers responded to a residence on Baker Mill Road in Seaford after the homeowner discovered that someone had stolen money, credit cards, and other items from his unlocked car overnight. A second victim on Baker Mill Road reported that at approximately 4:00 a.m. his home’s security cameras had recorded an unknown black male entering his truck and stealing his wallet. A third victim on nearby Spicer Court had also reported that someone had stolen a wallet and jewelry from his unlocked car overnight.
Afterwards, one of the suspects used one of the stolen credit cards at the Lowe’s in Seaford to buy nearly $3,200 worth of equipment. Surveillance video showed two suspects, identified as Jaquan Adkins and Roger Wilson, working together to make this purchase in Lowe’s and leaving in Adkins’ pickup truck.
On June 18, 2023, at approximately 7:00 p.m., troopers contacted Wilson at his residence and took him into custody without incident. Wilson was taken to Troop 5 and charged with the following crimes:
Wilson was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3 and released on his own recognizance.
On July 26, 2023, at approximately 11:00 a.m., officers from the Millsboro Police Department and Delaware Probation & Parole located Adkins at his residence and took him into custody without incident. Adkins, who was wanted for another theft that occurred overnight on June 7, where he stole a purse from a car on Pine Road in Seaford, was taken to Troop 4 and charged with the following crimes:
Adkins was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and released on his own recognizance on these charges. He was ultimately committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $9,200 secured bond on a probation violation capias.
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The Delaware State Police have arrested 49-year-old William Smallwood of Laurel, Delaware for theft and other charges after he stole copper wiring and disabled a railroad line in Laurel.
On July 24, 2023, detectives from the Troop 4 Property Crimes Unit began investigating a copper wire theft that occurred earlier in July at the Carload Express railroad tracks in Laurel. Detectives discovered that an unknown suspect had cut and stolen copper wiring from a railroad safety system, causing over $10,000 worth of damage and leading to the railway being shut down for four days. Detectives learned that William Smallwood had sold the stolen copper wiring at a Seaford recycling center. Smallwood matched the description of the suspect who was seen leaving the railroad tracks after the theft.
On July 25, 2023, at approximately 1:50 p.m., troopers contacted Smallwood at his residence and took him into custody without incident. Smallwood was taken to Troop 4 and charged with the following crimes:
Smallwood was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 released on $8,400 unsecured bond.
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The Delaware State Police arrested 19-year-old Timothy Cannon of Laurel, Delaware for drug dealing and illegal firearms possession after executing a search warrant on his home in Laurel.
During the month of July 2023, detectives began investigating Cannon who was suspected to be selling guns and drugs in Kent and Sussex Counties. On July 25, 2023, at approximately 11:16 a.m., the Sussex County Drug Unit, the Kent County Drug Unit, and Troop 5 Patrol executed a search warrant on Cannon’s residence located on the 100 block of Horsey Avenue, Laurel. During the search warrant detectives found the following items in Timothy’s bedroom:
Detectives found seven children in the residence while executing the search warrant. None of the children, ages 1, 2, 2, 3, 11, 13, and 15, were injured. The children were turned over to their respective guardians.
Cannon was taken to Troop 4 and charged with the following:
Cannon was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $37,500 secured bond.
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Delaware State Police Troop 3 has been a community cornerstone in Kent County since its inception in 1924. It was originally a simple frame building located at the intersection of Leipsic Road and Dupont Highway one mile north of Dover. By 1930, Troop 3 sworn personnel consisted of one lieutenant, one sergeant, and eight “privates,” who would later be retitled as troopers.
In 1935, the Sesqui Inn, located on Dupont Highway north of Dover, was remodeled to expand the work capacity of “Station Three,” as Troop 3 was then called. A set of 30 ton scales was installed on the property, and a plot of land located behind the main building was set aside for future use as a firearms range.
In February 1975, the new Troop 3 building opened on US Route 13A (Upper King Road) between Camden and Woodside. This building had a basement assembly area where troopers could write reports, draw work assignments, and complete shift change and pass-on. The first floor contained offices, special equipment rooms, and six holding cells.
The current Troop 3 building opened its doors in December 2015. The 31,000 square foot facility is located at 3759 South State Street in Camden and consists of interview rooms, holding cells, detention rooms, a fingerprinting area, an evidence processing and storage area, a large community room, patrol trooper rooms, a workout center, and a four-bay garage.
Today, Troop 3 is home to nearly 100 sworn personnel, which includes both patrol troopers and detectives. “Troop 3 has a distinguished and unique history serving the citizens and visitors of Delaware and the residents of Kent County,” says Captain Gerald Windish, Troop 3 Commander. “As the only Delaware State Police Troop physically located in Kent County, Troop 3 has developed a culture of service and dedication amongst the troopers who have the distinction of serving here. The patrol and investigative functions assigned to Troop 3 maintain an operational tempo that is a testament to the pride and dedication of it’s Troopers. It has been my honor to serve with the men and women here as Troop Commander and become part of the Troop 3 legacy.”
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The Delaware State Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred early this morning in Dover that left one man injured.
On July 25, 2023, at approximately 1:31 a.m., troopers responded to the 200 block of North Governors Boulevard in Capitol Park regarding an argument that was heard during a 9-1-1 call. Troopers arrived and found a 34-year-old man who had been stabbed in his left hand by an unknown black male. The suspect had fled the scene and troopers were unable to locate him in the surrounding area.
The victim was taken by ambulance to an area hospital for treatment. There is no further suspect description, and there are no surveillance images or videos available.
The Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit is investigating this incident. Detectives are asking for anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective F. Ofner by calling 302-698-8555. 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.
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