The Delaware State Police has identified 71-year-old Liudmyla Levchenko of Selbyville, Delaware, as the woman who was killed by her son-in-law on Monday in Selbyville.

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 42-year-old Ian Eisiminger, of Claymont, Delaware, in connection with a robbery that occurred Tuesday evening at a Claymont discount store.

On February 2, 2026, at approximately 7:30 p.m., troopers responded to the Dollar General, located at 2605 Philadelphia Pike in Claymont, Delaware, for a reported robbery. Responding troopers were provided a description of the suspect. A short time later, troopers located a man matching the suspect’s description walking on a nearby street and detained him without incident. The man was identified as Ian Eisiminger.

The Delaware State Police Criminal Investigations Unit responded and assumed the investigation. The preliminary investigation revealed Eisminger entered the store and walked around for several minutes before approaching a store clerk and handing over a note demanding money from the cash register. Store employees complied and Eisminger ran away with an undisclosed amount of cash. Troopers also located clothing items Eisminger wore during the robbery near a bus stop close to the scene.

Troopers took Eisminger was taken to Troop 1 and charged him with two counts of Robbery Second Degree (Felony). He was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11 and committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $12,000 cash bond.

The Delaware State Police have arrested 28-year-old Jesus Palacio-Hernandez for the murder of a family member in Selbyville.

On February 2, 2026, at approximately 8:30 a.m., troopers responded to a residence on the 37000 block of Pinto Drive in Selbyville after a 71-year-old female was found deceased in a ditch behind the property. Upon arrival, troopers learned that following a concerning phone conversation with Palacio-Hernandez, a family member was unable to locate the victim and contacted 9-1-1.  While troopers were responding to the scene, family members found the victim in a ditch behind the residence, where she was confirmed deceased by Emergency Medical Services.  Through investigative means, Palacio-Hernandez was located in the Selbyville area and taken into custody without incident following a traffic stop.

Due to the nature of the incident, the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit assumed the investigation.  The preliminary investigation revealed that during the overnight hours, Palacio-Hernandez had an altercation with the victim inside the residence.  He physically assaulted the victim and then moved her body to a ditch, where she was later found.

Palacio-Hernandez was taken to Troop 4, where he was charged with Murder First Degree.  He was arraigned by the Justice of the Peace Court 11 and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on a $1,000,000 cash bond.

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 50-year-old Gary Calloway Jr. of Georgetown, Delaware, in connection with a series of burglaries at a used parts business where he was previously employed.

On January 26, 2026, troopers responded to Donovan Salvage Works, located at 2062 Donovans Road, in Georgetown, Delaware for a reported theft. Responding troopers learned staff began noticing missing inventory since December 2025. On the date of the report, staff also observed footprints in the snow leading away from the business. While following the tracks, employees located some of their missing inventory on a nearby property. The staff also reported seeing Calloway, a former employee who was terminated two years prior, in the area. When Calloway noticed the employees, he attempted to hide before fleeing to his vehicle.

The Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit assumed the case and learned that between late November 2025 and January 2026, Calloway damaged a lock and committed seven overnight burglaries, stealing an estimated $5,000 worth of inventory. Detectives also discovered how Calloway often pawned the stolen products and sometimes used a deceased family member’s identification to conceal his identity and complete pawn transactions.

On January 30, 2026, detectives apprehended Calloway in Ellendale without incident. He was taken to Troop 4 where he was charged with the below listed offenses, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and released on a $47,100 unsecured bond.

• Identity Theft (Felony)
• Burglary Third Degree (Felony) – 7 counts
• Possession of Burglar Tools (Felony)
• Theft Under $1,500 – 7 counts
• Falsifying Business Records
• Selling Stolen Property Under $1,500 – 9 counts
• Criminal Mischief Under $1,000

The Delaware State Police arrested 29-year-old Marquan Mack of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on felony and related charges following a vehicle pursuit early Friday morning in Frederica.

On January 30, 2026, at approximately 2:00 a.m., a trooper was patrolling Bay Road near Barratts Chapel Road in Frederica, Delaware, when the trooper saw a Lexus ES300 traveling southbound at a high rate of speed. When the trooper attempted to pullover the Lexus, the driver did not stop, and a vehicle pursuit began. The driver accelerated to a higher rate of speed and the pursuit was terminated due to public safety concerns. The Delaware State Police Communications Section alerted surrounding police agencies of the fleeing vehicle.

A short time later, officers from the City of Milford Police Department located the Lexus disabled near North Street and Dupont Boulevard. Upon seeing law enforcement, the driver of the Lexus, later identified as Mack, threw a baggie containing an unknown substance from the vehicle. Troopers responded to the scene and, after a brief struggle, Mack was taken into custody. A search of the surrounding area led to the recovery of the discarded baggie, which contained approximately 3.5 grams of suspected powder cocaine.

Further investigation revealed Mack provided false identifying information to troopers in an attempt to conceal active warrants for violation of parole in New Jersey and violation of probation in Pennsylvania. Troopers also observed signs of impairment and conducted a DUI investigation.

Mack was taken to Troop 3 where he was charged with the below listed offenses, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on a $6,001 secured bond.

• Provide False Statement to Law Enforcement with Intent to Delay/Hinder Investigation of a Felony (Felony)
• Disregarding a Police Officer Signal (Felony)
• Resisting Arrest
• Possess Consume a Controlled Substance
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Reckless Driving 90 MPH or Greater
• Driving Under the Influence of a Combination of Alcohol and Any Drug
• Related Traffic Offenses

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 arrested 31-year-old Christian Pacheco of Perth Amboy, New Jersey, on identity theft and related felony charges following a multi-month Home Depot fraud investigation.

In October 2025, a corporate investigator for Home Depot contacted the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Financial Crimes Unit regarding multiple fraudulent purchases. Detectives learned that between August and September 2025, a suspect made 28 visits to various Home Depot locations throughout Delaware. During these visits, the suspect told store employees he had forgotten his Home Depot credit card and provided them with a legitimate cardholder’s Social Security number. The suspect also presented fraudulent identification cards that displayed his photograph but contained the victim’s personal information. Using the stolen identities of multiple cardholders, the suspect made more than $24,000 in fraudulent purchases.

Through investigative means, detectives identified the suspect as Pacheco and obtained warrants for his arrest. On January 5, 2026, Pacheco was taken into custody at an airport in New Jersey.

On January 29, 2026, Pacheco was transferred to Delaware and taken to Troop 2 where he was charged with the below listed crimes, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and released after posting a $63,750 cash bond.

• Identity Theft (Felony) – 28 counts
• Forgery Second Degree (Felony) – 28 counts
• Unlawful Use of Payment Card Stolen Forged or Fictitious Victim 62 or Older (Felony) – 19 counts
• Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony) – 6 counts
• Theft Under $1,500 – 28 counts
• Unlawful Use of Payment Card – 9 counts
• Shoplifting Under $1,500

The Delaware State Police have arrested 30-year-old Dempsey Fritchey of Lewes, Delaware, for felony assault following an incident that occurred last night 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 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. Due to the nature of the incident, Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit assumed the investigation. Detectives learned that while staying together in the hotel room, Fritchey, for unknown reasons, suddenly assaulted his grandmother with his hands and feet, and afterwards went to the lobby and told hotel staff about the incident.

Fritchey was arrested and taken to Troop 7, where he was charged with the crime listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $300,000 cash bond.

• Assault 1^st Degree – Conduct, Created Risk of Death, Caused Serious Injury (Felony)

The Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone who has any information about the incident to contact Detective D. Hickman at (302) 752-3856. 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 is investigating an armed robbery and carjacking incident which occurred Wednesday night in Wilmington.

On January 28, 2026, at approximately 8:30 p.m., troopers responded to a shopping center in the 1900 block of Maryland Avenue in Wilmington, Delaware, for a report of an armed robbery. The preliminary investigation revealed two male suspects, armed with handguns, approached a man who was seated inside his Toyota Corolla. The suspects ordered the victim out of his car and made him lay on the ground. One suspect stole cash from the victim before both suspects drove away in the victim’s vehicle. The victim was not injured during the incident.

Nearly an hour later, troopers spotted the stolen Toyota Corolla near East 27th Street and Rosemont Avenue in Wilmington. The vehicle was occupied by two men who, upon seeing the trooper’s patrol car, ran away leaving the Corolla behind.

The suspects were described as males with slim builds, approximately 16 to 20 years old, wearing dark-colored clothing, and ski masks.

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 D. Armstrong at (302) 365-8440. 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 is investigating an armed robbery that occurred Tuesday night at a smoke shop in Dover.

On January 27, 2026, at approximately 10:00 p.m., troopers were dispatched to the New York Smoke Shop, located at 3150 North Dupont Highway, in Dover, Delaware, for a reported robbery. The preliminary investigation revealed two male suspects, armed with hatchets, entered the business and demanded the clerk open the cash register. The suspects stole cash and various tobacco products before running away.

The suspects were described as wearing dark-colored clothing, face coverings, and gloves.

The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives ask anyone with information relevant to the investigation to contact Detective D. Adams at (302) 698-8442. 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.