The Delaware State Police have arrested 25-year-old Harold Dixon of Blades, Delaware, after a shooting in Blades Sunday morning.

On April 21, 2024, at approximately 8:21 a.m., troopers responded to a house on East Fifth Street in Blades for a report of shots fired. When troopers arrived, they learned that gunshots were fired, and a black car was seen speeding away. Troopers were able to get a description of the car and the suspect. During the investigation, the suspect was identified as Harold Dixon. Troopers arrested Dixon and learned that he was having an argument with a woman when he fired several shots in the ground outside of the house. A child was inside the house when the shooting happened. No one was hurt.

Dixon was taken to Troop 5, 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 $107,000 cash bond.

• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm by a Person Convicted of a Violent Felony (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (Felony) – 2 counts
• Aggravated Menacing (Felony)
• Endangering the Welfare of a Child

Delaware State Police arrested 46-year-old Richard Butcher of Smyrna, Delaware, for DUI, drug, and weapon charges following a crash investigation in Hartly early Wednesday morning.

On April 17, 2024, at approximately 12:41 a.m., troopers responded to the Dover Scrap Yard located at 3221 Hartly Road, Hartly, for a single-vehicle crash. Upon arriving, troopers learned a silver 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan with Delaware registration veered off the roadway and struck a tree. Troopers further learned EMS initially found the operator and sole occupant of the Volkswagen, identified as Richard Butcher, unconscious in the driver’s seat from an apparent drug overdose. Butcher became responsive after EMS administered Narcan and was subsequently transported to an area hospital for medical treatment. Troopers conducted a search of the Volkswagen, which led to the discovery of 8 blue wax papers containing approximately 0.056 grams of heroin, 1 small clear bag containing approximately 5.98 grams of cocaine that was found on the dashboard, 1 small clear bag containing approximately 0.70 grams of cocaine that was found near the gas pedal, and one 9mm magazine loaded with 12 rounds of ammunition that was found in the center console.

A computer inquiry revealed Butcher’s driver’s license is suspended/revoked, and he is prohibited from possessing ammunition due to being a convicted felon. After being discharged from the hospital, Butcher was taken to Troop 3, where he was charged with the offenses listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and released on his own recognizance.

• Possession of Ammunition by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance Tier 1 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled or Counterfeit Substance
• Driving a Vehicle Under the Influence of a Drug
• Driving While Suspended or Revoked
• Additional Traffic Violations

Delaware State Police arrested 55-year-old Jane Fencer of Townsend, Delaware, for making several fraudulent credit card purchases through her Middletown-based travel agency, Wanderlust Tours and Travel.

On January 26, 2024, troopers were dispatched to a report of multiple unauthorized credit card purchases made through Wanderlust Tours and Travel, located at 717 South Cox Street in Middletown. Troopers learned that in December 2023 the travel agency’s owner, identified as Jane Fencer, used a former customer’s credit card for over $19,000 worth of unauthorized purchases. During the investigation, Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Detectives discovered additional former customers of Fencer’s travel agency with unauthorized purchases made by Fencer on their credit cards. Detectives obtained a warrant for Fencer’s arrest.

On April 19, 2024, Fencer turned herself in at Troop 2, where she was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and released on her own recognizance.

• Theft $1,500 or Greater (Felony) – 2 counts
• Unlawful Use of Payment Card over $1,500 (Felony)

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. If anyone has further information regarding this case or is aware of similar incidents regarding Jane Fencer or Wanderlust Tours and Travel is asked to contact Detective B. Beck by calling 302-365-8408. 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.

Delaware State Police arrested 35-year-old Fabian Jaworski and 34-year-old Sandra Zelinska both of Chicago, Illinois, for felony shoplifting yesterday.

On April 20, 2024, at approximately 11:12 a.m., troopers responded to Lowe’s, located at 2225 Hessler Boulevard in New Castle, for a shoplifting. When troopers arrived, they were told that a man and a woman had stolen merchandise from the store and left in a Chrysler minivan. A short time later, a Lowe’s employee saw the man and woman at Dunkin’ Donuts, located at 2076 Concord Pike in Wilmington. When troopers arrived at Dunkin’ Donuts, they contacted the man and woman, identified as Fabian Jaworski and Sandra Zelinska. Through investigative means, troopers identified them as the suspects in the shoplifting and they were arrested. Troopers found the stolen merchandise from Lowe’s along with other stolen property valued at over $4,000. Troopers learned that the suspects stole merchandise valued over $450 from Lowe’s, located at 1030 East Songsmith Drive in Bear, and merchandise valued over $1,900 from the Hessler Boulevard location.

Jaworski was taken to Troop 2, charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on an $8,000 cash bond.

• Shoplifting over $1,500 (Felony)
• Receiving Stolen Property over $1,500 (Felony)
• Conspiracy 2^nd Degree (Felony)
• Shoplifting under $1,500
• Conspiracy 3^rd Degree

Zelinska was taken to Troop 2, charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and committed to Delores J. Baylor Correctional Institution on an $8,000 cash bond.

• Shoplifting over $1,500 (Felony)
• Receiving Stolen Property over $1,500 (Felony)
• Conspiracy 2^nd Degree (Felony)
• Shoplifting under $1,500
• Conspiracy 3^rd Degree

The Delaware State Police are investigating a parking lot robbery in Wilmington last night.

On April 20, 2024, at approximately 9:36 p.m., troopers responded to Canby Park Shopping Center on Maryland Avenue in Wilmington, for a robbery that happened in the parking lot near China Dragon Restaurant. When troopers arrived, they learned that a 35-year-old man was getting into his car when he was approached by two men. The two men assaulted the victim and stole his money. The suspects left the scene in an unknown vehicle towards Maryland Avenue. The victim was taken to an area hospital for minor injuries.

The first suspect is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 35-40 years of age, wearing a hat, white t-shirt, and blue sweatpants. The second suspect is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 35 years of age, wearing a navy t-shirt, gray pants, and gray sneakers.

Surveillance video and images of the suspects are not yet available.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit is investigating this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective J. Dempsey by calling 302-365-8520. 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 arrested 18-year-old Ronald Alberts of Seaford, Delaware, for stealing a church van early Friday morning.

On April 19, 2024, at approximately 1:52 a.m., a trooper on patrol saw a white Dodge passenger van swerving on Concord Road in the area of Church Road near Seaford. The trooper pulled the van over on Concord Pond Road and spoke to the driver, identified as Ronald Alberts. A computer check found that the van belonged to a local church. A representative of the church was contacted, and it was learned that the van was stolen from the church parking lot. Alberts was arrested for stealing the van.

Alberts was taken to Troop 5, where he was charged with the below crimes, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and released on a $2,400 unsecured bond.

• Theft of a Motor Vehicle (Felony)
• Criminal Trespass 3^rd Degree
• Driving without a Valid License
• Numerous Traffic Offenses

Delaware State Police have identified 28-year-old Matthew Rosas of Seaford, Delaware, as the man who died in the fatal pedestrian hit-and-run crash in Harbeson on April 19, 2024.

The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash or might have more information to contact Master Corporal K. Argo by calling (302) 703-3264. 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 you 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 searching for a suspect in a robbery that occurred yesterday morning in Magnolia.

On April 19, 2024, at approximately 9:05 a.m., troopers responded to a house on Gray’s Lane in Magnolia for a robbery. The preliminary investigation revealed that a man went into a woman’s house, began arguing with her and forcefully stole her property. During the robbery, the man took her phone and threw it, she was not able to call 911. The suspect left the house on foot in an unknown direction. Troopers searched the area but did not find him.

Through investigative means, troopers have identified 35-year-old George Brinkley as the suspect. He is a black male, approximately 6’02” tall, weighing approximately 240 pounds, brown eyes and black hair. He was last seen wearing a white North Face hooded sweatshirt, and blue pants.

The Delaware State Police Troop 3 are searching for Brinkley. Troopers are asking anyone with information regarding Brinkley’s whereabouts to contact Troop 3 by calling 302-697-4454 or by dialing 911. 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 (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, please call 302-672-5306. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

The following individuals are not wanted. This is a Homeless Sex Offender Public Notification. If you have information that the listed individuals are occupying a residence, please call 302-672-5306. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.