The Delaware State Police have arrested 21-year-old Christian Greene and 21-year-old Corey Sanders, Jr., both of Bridgeville, Delaware, for reckless endangering and other felony offenses following a shooting incident that occurred in Bridgeville on Sunday afternoon.

On July 19, 2026, at approximately 12:30 p.m., troopers responded to the 22000 block of Mill Park Drive in Bridgeville for a report of a reckless endangering with shots fired. When troopers arrived, they learned that two suspects were driving by a residence and fired several shots at two people in front of the residence.  The residence was struck by gunfire, but no one was injured. Through investigative means, detectives identified Christian Greene and Corey Sanders, Jr. as the suspects and obtained warrants for their arrest.

On July 20, 2026, Greene and Sanders were taken into custody without incident and taken to Troop 4.

Greene was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by the Justice of the Peace and committed to the Department of Correction on a $172,001 cash bond.

• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony) – 2 counts
• Possess, Purchase, Own, or Control of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Person Prohibited Prior Violent Crime or Felony (Felony)
• Reckless Endangering 2^nd Degree (Felony) – 2 counts
• Conspiracy 2^nd Degree (Felony)
• Criminal Mischief under $1,000

Sanders was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by the Justice of the Peace and committed to the Department of Correction on a $140,001 cash bond.

• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony) – 2 counts
• Reckless Endangering 2^nd Degree (Felony) – 2 counts
• Conspiracy 2^nd Degree (Felony)
• Criminal Mischief under $1,000

Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives ask anyone who has relevant information to contact Detective H. Lingo 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 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 identified 17-year-old Bryan Flores, from Bear, Delaware, as the person who died in the fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred Saturday night in Newark.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the collision, or has related video, to contact Sergeant J. Jefferson by calling (302) 365-8484. 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 are conducting a death investigation in Newark.

On July 18, 2026, at approximately 10:30 a.m., troopers responded to Christiana Hospital, located at 4755 Ogletown Stanton Road in Newark, for a report of a deceased person that was found in a retention pond at the entrance of the hospital. When troopers arrived, they found a deceased 30-year-old man from Wilmington, Delaware, in shallow water at the edge of the pond. Due to the suspicious nature of the incident, the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit has assumed the investigation.

The victim was turned over to the Delaware Division of Forensic Science to determine the cause and manner of death.

The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives ask that anyone with relevant information about this case to contact Detective M. Csapo at (302) 741-2729. 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 are investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Saturday night in Newark.

On July 18, 2026, at approximately 10:45 p.m., a Toyota Camry was traveling southwest on Stanton Christiana Road approaching Old Stanton Christiana Road, negotiating a curve. At the same time, a Toyota Sienna was traveling northeast in the center lane on Stanton Christiana Road. The preliminary investigation revealed that the Camry lost control and entered the path of Sienna. As a result, the passengers’ side of the Camry struck the front of the Sienna.

The driver of the Camry, a 17-year-old male from Bear, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital where he later died. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.

The driver of the Sienna, a 46-year-old woman from Middletown, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The roadway was closed for approximately 3 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the collision, or has related video, to contact Sergeant J. Jefferson by calling (302) 365-8484. 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 are investigating a shooting that occurred early Saturday morning that left 4 people injured at a Waffle House in Newark.

On July 18, 2026, at approximately 12:10 a.m., troopers responded to the Waffle House, located at 1450 Pulaski Highway in Newark, for a report of a shooting.  When troopers arrived, they found three people, in the parking lot, suffering from gunshot wounds. A 20-year-old man from New Castle, Delaware, a 19-year-old man from Bear, Delaware, and an 18-year woman from Wilmington, Delaware, were taken to an area hospital for serious and non-life-threatening injuries. A fourth victim, a 17-year-old female from New Castle, Delaware, later arrived at the hospital by personal vehicle with non-life-threatening injuries. The preliminary investigation revealed that unknown suspect(s), from a large crowd that had gathered in the parking lot, fired multiple shots at the victims and fled the scene.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives ask anyone with information relevant to the investigation to contact Detective H. Carroll at (302) 365-8467.  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 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 public notification about a homeless sex offender.  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 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 identified 25-year-old Jose Vergara Guadarrama, from Newark, Delaware, as the man who died in the fatal motorcycle crash that occurred late Sunday night in Wilmington.

The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the collision, or has related video, to contact Master Corporal R. Kunicki by calling (302) 365-8417. 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 has identified 62-year-old Jimmy Burgess, of Harrington, Delaware, as the man who died in the fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Monday night in Harrington.

The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Troopers ask anyone who has information about the crash to contact Sergeant M. Long at (302) 698-8518. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or by 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 are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Monday night on Whiteleysburg Road in Harrington.

On July 13, 2026, at approximately 10:45 p.m., a Chevrolet Silverado was traveling westbound, near the 1500 block of Whiteleysburg Road. The preliminary investigation revealed that a pedestrian was reportedly lying in the roadway. As a result, the Silverado was unable to stop and struck the pedestrian.

The pedestrian, a 62-year-old man from Harrington, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.

The driver of the Silverado, a 17-year-old male from Milton, Delaware, was not injured.

The roadway was closed for approximately 3 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Troopers ask anyone who has information about the crash to contact Sergeant M. Long at (302) 698-8518. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or by 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 is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred late Sunday night in Wilmington.

On July 12, 2026, at approximately 11:00 p.m., a Honda Passport was stopped at a red light in the outside turn lane on eastbound Main Street, preparing to turn left onto northbound Limestone Road. A Mazda CX-5 was stopped behind the Honda. At the same time a Kawasaki Ninja was traveling southbound on Limestone Road approaching the right turn lanes connecting to westbound Main Street. For reasons currently being investigated, the Kawasaki failed to negotiate the turn and continued straight, striking the curb of the traffic island. As a result, the rider was ejected from the motorcycle before sliding underneath the stopped Honda. Simultaneously, his helmet landed on the stopped Mazda.

The motorcycle operator, a 25-year-old man from Newark, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. On July 13, 2026, the man died as a result of the injuries he sustained during the crash. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.

The Honda’s driver, a 38-year-old woman from Wilmington, Delaware, and the Mazda’s driver, a 29-year-old man from Hummelstown, Pennsylvania, were not injured.

The roadway was closed for approximately 3.5 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the collision, or has related video, to contact Master Corporal R. Kunicki by calling (302) 365-8417. 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.