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.

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Released: 062323  1515

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The Delaware State Police are investigating a bank robbery that occurred yesterday morning at the F&N Shopping Village in Wilmington.

On June 22, 2023, at approximately 11:39 a.m., troopers responded to the Citizens Bank, located inside of the Acme grocery store at 2098 Naamans Road, for a report of a robbery. Troopers learned that a white male suspect approached the teller and demanded money. The teller complied, and the suspect fled from the bank on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash. Troopers attempted to locate the suspect in the surrounding area but were unable to find him.

The 29-year-old teller was not injured. The suspect is described as a white male wearing a dark-colored shirt, jeans, and white sneakers. Surveillance images and video are not yet available.

The Troop 2 Robbery Unit is investigating this incident. Detectives are asking for anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective J. Dempsey by calling 302-365-8472. 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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 062323  1245

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Today is National Take Your Dog to Work Day. For our canine troopers, they get to celebrate this holiday with their partners every day!

Once they graduate from the Academy and finish their field training, Delaware State Troopers assigned to patrol ride alone. However, our canine handlers always have a partner riding with them who is willing to work no matter how cold, hot, wet, early, or late it is.

Trustworthy and trained by the best, our canines are the true “Road Dogs” of the State Police. Both they and their uniformed handlers travel far and wide on a daily basis to serve the citizens and visitors of the First State.

As we continue to celebrate our Centennial Anniversary, we invite you to click on the gallery images below to explore the history of the Delaware State Police Canine Unit.

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Released: 062323  0804

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The Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred early this morning in Magnolia. No one was injured and the suspects remain at-large.

On June 21, 2023, at approximately 12:14 a.m., troopers responded to Stevenson Drive for a report of shots fired into a residence. Troopers arrived and discovered that at least three unknown suspects had approached the property on foot and fired at the home several times. The suspects then fled the area and were unable to be located.

There were three adults and four children in the home at the time of the shooting. No one was injured, and the motive behind the incident remains unclear. Surveillance video and images are not yet available.

The Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit is still investigating this incident. Investigators 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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Released: 062123  1405

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The Delaware State Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred in the Dover area early this morning that left one man dead.

On June 19, 2023, at approximately 3:56 a.m., a 2015 GMC Acadia was traveling northbound on Bayside Drive approaching a slight right curve, south of Leipsic Road, at an apparent high rate of speed. For unknown reasons, the driver failed to maintain control of the vehicle, allowing it to cross over the solid double yellow centerlines and exit off the west (left) edge of the roadway. The Acadia traveled approximately 150 feet in an embankment parallel to the roadway before it struck a tree. Upon impact with the tree, the Acadia spun counterclockwise, overturned onto its passenger (right) side, and caught fire.

The driver of the Acadia has yet to be identified and was pronounced dead at the scene. There were no passengers in the car, and no other vehicles were involved in the collision.

Bayside Drive was closed for approximately four hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues investigating this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Sergeant A. Mitchell by calling (302) 697-4454. 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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Released: 061923 1440

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Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred early this morning at Wawa.

On June 19, 2023, at approximately 2:26 a.m., troopers responded to a reported robbery at Wawa located at 4555 Linden Hill Road in Wilmington, Delaware. The investigation revealed that a male suspect entered the store and made a purchase. The suspect then displayed a firearm at the employees while demanding money from the safe and cash registers. The victims complied, and the suspect fled the business in an unknown vehicle with an undisclosed amount of cash. No one was injured during the incident.

The suspect is described as a black male wearing a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt and light-colored pants. Surveillance video and images are not yet available.

Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit is still investigating this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective R. Kirchenbauer by calling (302) 365-8428. 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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Corporal Amina Ali

Released: 061923 1121

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The Delaware State Police arrested 53-year-old Stephen Speight of Salisbury, Maryland for felony DUI following a traffic stop that occurred in Seaford earlier this morning.

On June 19, 2023, at approximately 2:56 a.m., a trooper on patrol observed a gray Toyota Corolla traveling north on Sussex Highway approaching Brickyard Road. The trooper saw the car swerving and crossing the lane lines on the roadway, and he stopped the Corolla as it pulled into the parking lot of the Royal Farms located at 8800 Concord Road. The trooper spoke with the driver and only occupant, identified as Stephen Speight, and smelled alcohol coming from his breath. The trooper detected signs of impairment with Speight, and Speight was subsequently arrested for DUI.

Speight, who has five previous convictions for DUI, was taken to Troop 5 and charged with Sixth Offense DUI (Felony) and other traffic offenses. He was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $10,002 cash bond.

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Released: 061923  1009

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Delaware State Police have identified Joseph McIlvain, 30, and Shane Pennell, 29, as the men who died in a fatal crash on June 17, 2023. Both men were residents of Milford, Delaware.

Delaware State Police Investigating Single-Vehicle Fatal Crash Near Ellendale – Delaware State Police – State of Delaware

The Delaware State Police Troop 4 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues investigating this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash to 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 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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Sergeant India Sturgis

Released: 061923 0845

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Delaware State Police are seeking the public’s assistance locating Edward Stewart, 33, of Bridgeville, Delaware.

Stewart is wanted in connection with a domestic-related shooting of a 36-year-old woman and firing a weapon in the presence of two children during an altercation on Beach Highway, east of Shawnee Road in Greenwood, at approximately 10:00 a.m., on June 18, 2023. Stewart has an active warrant for the following crimes:

• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
• Assault Second Degree (Felony)
• Reckless Endangering First Degree (Felony)- 3 counts
• Aggravated Menacing (Felony)
• Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Felony)- 2 counts

Attempts to find Stewart have been unsuccessful. He is described as a black male, standing approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing about 220 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. Troopers are asking for the community’s assistance in locating him.

Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit is still investigating this shooting. Anyone with information regarding Stewart’s whereabouts is asked to contact Detective H. Lingo by calling (302) 752-3864. 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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Sergeant India Sturgis

Released: 061823 1910

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Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred this morning in Dagsboro.

On June 18, 2023, at approximately 5:33 a.m., troopers responded to a residence located on the 30,000 block of Thorogoods Road for a report of a suspicious person knocking on the door of the home. When troopers arrived on scene, they located a 39-year-old man from Virginia sitting in the driveway with an apparent gunshot wound to his leg. The victim was transported to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

The victim was reportedly walking down Thorogoods Road when an unidentified suspect shot him. There is no additional information regarding the suspect at this time.

Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit is still investigating this shooting. Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed or has information regarding this case to contact Detective P. LaPlaca by calling 302-752-3798. 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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Sergeant India Sturgis

Released: 061823 1645

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