The Delaware State Police have arrested 44-year-old Charles Murray, of Felton, Delaware, for felony assault and related offenses following a stabbing incident that occurred Sunday night at a Dover bar.

On May 3, 2026, at approximately 11:20 p.m., troopers responded to Touchdown Lounge, located at 1666 South DuPont Highway in Dover, for a report of a stabbing. When troopers arrived, they learned that a male victim had been stabbed by a male suspect, identified as Charles Murray, and both were taken to an area hospital. The preliminary investigation revealed that Murray accused the victim and the bartender of stealing his debit card before punching the victim inside the bar. After leaving the bar, the victim told his friend, who was seated in the driver’s seat of their vehicle, what had occurred with Murray. As they were speaking, Murray approached the driver’s side door. The friend exited the vehicle and engaged in a physical altercation with Murray. When the victim moved toward the two, Murray stabbed the victim multiple times.

Detectives responded to the hospital and learned the victim suffered critical injuries while Murray was not injured.

Murray was taken into custody without incident and taken to Troop 3. He was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $102,000 cash bond.

• Assault First Degree (Felony)
• Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon (Felony)

The Delaware State Police is investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a gas station Monday evening in New Castle.

On May 4, 2026, at approximately 7:30 p.m., troopers responded to the Shell gas station, located at 3001 New Castle Avenue, for a report of a robbery. The preliminary investigation revealed an unknown male suspect, armed with a knife, approached the clerk and demanded money from the cash register. The clerk complied and the suspect stole an undisclosed amount of money before driving away in a white Ford Taurus. No injuries were reported during the incident.

A short time later, troopers located the Ford in the City of Wilmington and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The driver failed to stop and fled, leading to a brief vehicle pursuit. Troopers initially lost sight of the vehicle, however, the Ford was later found abandoned near Wilson Street and East 13th Street.

The suspect is described as a man, approximately 6’02” tall, wearing a brown sweatshirt, and dark colored pants.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this crime. Detectives ask anyone with information relevant to the case to contact Detective B. Timmons at (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 have identified 31-year-old Edilzar Chun-Chilel, from Hartly, Delaware, as the man who died in the single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Sunday night in Hartly.

The investigation is still ongoing by the Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed or has information about the crash to contact Sergeant M. Long by calling (302) 698-8518. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) 847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or has lost a loved one to a sudden death and needs 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 arrested 38-year-old Nicole Kenton, of Harrington, Delaware, and a 36-year-old man from Selbyville, Delaware, on drug-related offenses and driving under the influence following a traffic stop early Friday morning in Laurel.

On May 1, 2026, at approximately 2:00 a.m., a trooper patrolling Fire Tower Road, near Sycamore Road, conducted a traffic stop on a Chevrolet Cruze after observing a moving violation. The trooper contacted the occupants and identified the driver as the 36-year-old man and the passenger as Nicole Kenton. During the encounter, the trooper saw drug paraphernalia in plain view inside the vehicle.

A subsequent search of the vehicle led to the discovery of additional drug paraphernalia belonging to both occupants. Troopers also recovered approximately 48 bags of suspected heroin and approximately 0.85 grams of suspected cocaine, which were determined to be in Kenton’s possession. The driver showed signs of impairment so both were taken into custody without further incident.

Kenton was taken to Troop 5 where she was charged with the below listed offenses, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and released on a $8,000 unsecured bond.

• Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance Tier 1 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – 5 counts

The driver was taken to Troop 5 and later released after being issued a summons for driving under the influence, possession of drug paraphernalia, and related traffic offenses.

The Delaware State Police is conducting a death investigation of a Delaware Department of Correction inmate.

On April 19, 2026, at approximately 6:00 p.m., troopers responded to the Delaware Psychiatric Hospital at 1901 DuPont Highway in New Castle for the report of an assault.  The preliminary investigation revealed that 73-year-old Fred O’Neal III, a sentenced inmate, was involved in a physical altercation with a fellow inmate.  O’Neal was transported to an area hospital with critical injuries, where he later died.

The victim was turned over to the Delaware Division of Forensic Science, where an autopsy will be performed to determine the cause and manner of death.

The Delaware State Police Criminal Investigations Unit is actively investigating this case.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or has lost a loved one to a sudden death and needs 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 single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred last night in Hartly.

On May 3, 2026, at approximately 7:30 p.m., a Ford F-350 was traveling northbound on Butterpat Road south of Bear Pond Road in Hartly. The preliminary investigation revealed that the F-350 failed to negotiate a curve, the unrestrained driver over-corrected, and was ejected from the truck. It is believed that the driver’s door was not properly secured at the time of the crash. The unoccupied F-350 continued northbound and ultimately came to a stop in a field.

The driver, a 31-year-old man from Hartly, Delaware, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.

The roadway was closed for approximately 4 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

The investigation is still ongoing by the Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed or has information about the crash to contact Sergeant M. Long by calling (302) 698-8518. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) 847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or has lost a loved one to a sudden death and needs 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 is investigating an armed robbery that occurred Sunday morning at a convenience store in Newark.

On May 3, 2026, at approximately 8:15 a.m., troopers responded to the Shore Stop, located at 796 South Old Baltimore Pike, for a reported robbery. The preliminary investigation revealed an unknown suspect, wearing a mask and armed with a knife, entered the business and approached the store clerk. The suspect demanded money from the register. The clerk complied, and the suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of cash. No injuries were reported.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Investigators ask anyone with information relevant to the investigation to contact Detective S. Marioni by calling (302) 365-8388. 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 Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit (SOAR) is issuing the following public notifications of homeless and wanted sex offenders.

Wanted Sex Offenders

SOAR 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, please call (302) 739-5882.  Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) 847-3333.  The individuals shown represent only a portion of the current wanted sex offenders. Please see the Delaware Sex Offender Registry website for the complete list.

Homeless Sex Offenders

The following individual is not wanted for failing to register or re-register at their current address.  This is a homeless sex offender public notification.  If you have information that the listed individual are occupying a residence, please call (302) 739-5882. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) 847-3333.  The individual shown recently reported homeless and represents only a portion of the current homeless sex offenders. Please see the Delaware Sex Offender Registry website for the complete list.

The Delaware State Police have secured a murder indictment for 30-year-old Dempsey Fritchey of Lewes, Delaware, following an assault that occurred in January in Lewes.

On January 29, 2026, at approximately 5:45 p.m., troopers responded to the Hyatt House, located at 17254 Five Points Square in Lewes, after a guest told hotel staff that he had killed his grandmother in one of the hotel rooms. When troopers arrived, they spoke to the suspect, identified as Dempsey Fritchey, who was near the lobby and told troopers that he may have killed his grandmother. He was detained without incident. Troopers responded to the room and found a 72-year-old woman, identified as Elizabeth Fritchey, unconscious and suffering from injuries to her face and head. Troopers provided medical aid to the victim until EMS arrived and she was taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. On February 10, 2026, she died from the injuries she received during the assault.

On April 13, 2026, Fritchey was indicted by a Sussex County Grand Jury for first degree murder and remains committed to the Delaware Department of Correction.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or has lost a loved one to a sudden death and needs 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 has identified 26-year-old Anthony Hunt of Lewes, Delaware, as the man who died in a single-vehicle fatal crash in Lewes on Sunday.

The investigation is still ongoing by the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit.  Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the crash to contact Master Corporal R. Albert at (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 (800) 847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or has lost a loved one to a sudden death and needs 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.