The Delaware State Police have arrested 19-year-old Ryan Harding, of Henderson, Maryland, for attempted burglary and related charges.

On February 8, 2026, detectives began investigating an attempted burglary at Smoke Needs, located at 825 Halltown Road in Marydel. Detectives learned that during the overnight hours, an unknown suspect, wearing dark clothing, gloves, and mask, attempted to force entry into the business with a hammer. On February 15, 2026, at approximately 2:15 a.m., detectives saw a Toyota Camry park on Halltown Road near Smoke Needs and contacted the driver, identified as Ryan Harding, who was wearing dark clothing and latex gloves. He was detained without incident. Through investigative means, detectives learned that Harding was planning to burglarize the business and identified him as the suspect in the previous burglary attempt. Detectives found burglary tools in the Camry following a consent search of the car.

Harding was arrested and taken to Troop 3, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3, and released on a $3,100 unsecured bond.

• Attempted Burglary 3^rd Degree (Felony) – 2 counts
• Possession of Burglar Tools (Felony) – 2 counts
• Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Criminal Mischief under $1,000 – Damage Property

The Delaware State Police arrested 44-year-old Marrco Bryant, of Seaford, Delaware, on a 6th offense felony DUI and related charges following a traffic stop Friday night in Harrington.

On February 13, 2026, at approximately 11:00 p.m., a trooper patrolling South Dupont Highway, near Williamsville Road, saw a Ford F-150 traveling southbound with an equipment violation. The trooper stopped the Ford and spoke with the driver, later identified as Bryant, who showed several signs of impairment. The trooper asked Bryant to perform Standardized Field Sobriety Tests during which he showed additional indicators of impairment. Bryant was taken into custody without incident.

During a search of the vehicle, troopers found empty bottles of alcohol. A computer search of Bryant revealed his driver’s license was suspended and that he had five prior DUI convictions.

Bryant was taken to Troop 3 where he was charged with the below listed offenses, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on a $5,101 cash bond.

• 6th Offense DUI (Felony)
• Driving While Suspended or Revoked
• Improper Tail Lights

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 individuals are 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 individuals are occupying a residence, please call (302) 739-5882. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) 847-3333.  The individuals shown are those recently reported homeless and represent 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 has identified 60-year-old Vincent Spinelli of Millsboro, Delaware, as the man who died in a single-vehicle fatal crash on Wednesday evening in Millsboro.

The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident.  Anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information is asked to contact Sergeant A. Mitchell at (302) 703-3269.  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 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 have arrested 56-year-old Joseph Anderson of Millsboro, Delaware, for felony drug and weapons charges following a search warrant yesterday in Long Neck.

On February 11, 2026, members of the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force, Sussex County Drug Unit, and the Delaware State Police Special Operations Response Team, executed a search warrant at a property on Ritter Drive in Long Neck. The search warrant was obtained following an investigation of Joseph Anderson for the distribution of illegal narcotics from the residence. During the search warrant, Anderson previously discarded narcotics in the kitchen sink, and he was detained without incident.

A search of the property led to the discovery of the following items:

• 12-gauge double barrel shotgun
• 12-gauge pump shotgun
• 12-guage single shot shotgun
• .50 caliber muzzleloader
• .22 caliber handgun
• Assorted ammunition
• Approximately 4.11 grams of methamphetamine
• 1 Diazepam pill
• Digital scales
• Drug paraphernalia

Anderson was arrested and taken to Troop 4, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $67,500 secured bond.

• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony) – 6 counts
• Possession of a Deadly Weapon by a Person Prohibited Who Also Possesses a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Tampering with Physical Evidence (Felony)
• Possess, Consume, a Controlled or Counterfeit Substance except Human Growth Hormone without a Prescription – 2 counts
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

The Delaware State Police is investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Wednesday night in Millsboro.

On February 11, 2026, at approximately 11:50 p.m., an Audi A4 was traveling southbound on Legion Road, approaching a sharp left curve in the area of Buttercream Hills, a private driveway.  For reasons currently under investigation, the vehicle failed to negotiate the curve and exited the west edge of the roadway before striking a concrete culvert pipe.  The vehicle became airborne and then overturned before striking a row of trees.

The driver, a 60-year-old man from Millsboro, was not wearing his seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle during the crash.  He was pronounced dead at the scene.  His name is being withheld until his family is notified.

The investigation is still ongoing by the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit.  Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the crash to contact Sergeant A. Mitchell at (302) 703- 3269. 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 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 45-year-old William Comer Jr., from Wilmington, Delaware, and 59-year-old Darrell Maxion, from Bear, Delaware, on felony drug dealing and related charges following a traffic stop early Monday morning in New Castle.

On February 9, 2026, at approximately 1:30 a.m., a trooper was patrolling Memorial Drive, near North Dupont Highway, when the trooper saw a Volvo XC90 with an equipment violation. The trooper pulled over the vehicle and spoke with the driver, Comer, and passenger, Maxion. While talking to Comer, troopers learned he had drug paraphernalia in his possession. A subsequent search of the Volvo and its occupants resulted in the discovery of the following items:

-Approximately 34 grams of suspected crack cocaine

-Approximately 0.99 grams of suspect heroin

-Two digital scales

-Drug packaging materials

Comer and Maxion were taken into custody without incident and transported to Troop 2.

Comer was charged with the below listed offenses, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $42,450 secured bond.

• Possession with the Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance Tier 3 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance Tier 3 Quantity (Felony)
• Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Operating a Vehicle with Improper Window Tinting

Maxion was charged with the below listed offenses, arraigned by the Justice of the Peace Court 11, and committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $40,700 secured bond.

• Possession with the Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance Tier 3 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance Tier 3 Quanity (Felony)
• Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

The Delaware State Police have arrested 44-year-old Jose Sanchez of Lincoln, Delaware, for 5^th offense DUI, terroristic threatening and related offenses, after he threatened a co-worker in Georgetown.

On February 9, 2026, at approximately 9:45 a.m., troopers responded to Donovan’s Salvage Works, located at 20269 Donovan’s Road in Georgetown, for a report of a terroristic threatening. When troopers arrived, they learned that the suspect, identified as Jose Sanchez, was involved in an argument with a co-worker. During the argument, Sanchez threatened to leave, return with a gun, and kill the co-worker.  Troopers spoke to Sanchez on the phone and learned that his car had broken down on Seashore Highway in Georgetown. Troopers located Sanchez in his car on Seashore Highway and when they spoke to him, he showed multiple signs of impairment. Sanchez refused Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, and he was taken into custody without incident. During an inventory search of Sanchez’s car, troopers found a sword concealed under clothing on the front seat.

A computer check showed that Sanchez had four prior DUI related convictions and a revoked driver’s license.

Sanchez was arrested and taken to Troop 4, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $6,700 secured bond.

• 5^th Offense DUI (Felony)
• Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon (Felony)
• Terroristic Threatening
• Driving While Suspended or Revoked
• Driving an Unsafe Motor Vehicle

The Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Dupont Boulevard near Millsboro last night.

On February 9, 2026, at approximately 9:20 p.m., troopers responded to a report of a shooting that occurred on Dupont Boulevard near Millsboro. The preliminary investigation revealed that a Ford Edge, with two occupants, was traveling northbound on Dupont Boulevard near Avenue of Honor. At the same time, a silver or white passenger car was tailgating and driving aggressively behind the Ford when an unknown suspect fired an unknown number of shots that hit the Ford. No one was hurt.

Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone who has information regarding this case to contact Detective A. Stimac by calling 302-752-3791. 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 are investigating a fatal three-vehicle crash that occurred Saturday in Laurel.

On February 7, 2026, at approximately 6:25 p.m., a Chevrolet Silverado was traveling westbound, in the crossover, at Sussex Highway and Mount Zion Road. At the same time, an Infiniti QX60 was traveling southbound on Sussex Highway approaching Mount Zion Road and a Ford Escape was traveling behind the Infiniti. The preliminary investigation revealed that the Silverado attempted to cross Sussex Highway and pulled into the path of the Infiniti. As a result, the front of the Infiniti struck the passenger’s side of the Chevrolet, and the front of the Ford struck the rear of the Infiniti.

The Infiniti’s third-row seat passenger, 43-year-old Latisha Horsey, from Milford, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. On February 8^th, she died from her injuries. The driver of the Infiniti, a 38-year-old woman from Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, and passengers, a 44-year-old man from Phoenix, Arizona, a 42-year-old man from Milford, Delaware, and a 40-year-old man from El Paso, Texas, were all taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the Ford, a 60-year-old man from Laurel, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the Chevrolet, a 39-year-old man and two child passengers, all from Millsboro, Delaware, were not hurt.

The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information to contact Senior Corporal J. Smith at (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.