The Delaware State Police have arrested 40-year-old Lindsey Moncavage of Georgetown, Delaware, following a pursuit yesterday in the Long Neck area.

On January 26, 2026, at approximately 4:00 p.m., a member of the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force saw a Ford F-150 almost collide with another vehicle at the intersection while traveling eastbound on John J. Williams Highway near Bay Farm Road. The Ford turned onto Bay Farm Road and the detective tried to pull it over, but it failed to stop, and a pursuit ensued. The F-150 traveled at a low rate of speed on several area streets and roads and during the pursuit, a female passenger tried to jump out but was unable to do so. While traveling on Sloan Road, the passenger was able to jump out of the truck and suffered a minor injury. The F-150 ultimately came to a stop in the Pinewater Farm community after striking a fence and a tree. The driver, identified as Lindsey Moncavage, ran from the truck, and jumped into the Rehoboth Bay. A pursuing trooper jumped into the bay, apprehended her, and pulled her to safety. Moncavage was taken into custody without further incident. A computer check showed that Moncavage’s driver’s license was revoked and that she was wanted for violation of probation. During a search of the F-150, troopers found drug paraphernalia.

Moncavage was taken to an area hospital for evaluation, and after being released, she was taken to Troop 4. She was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $5,504 secured bond.

• Unlawful Imprisonment 1^st Degree (Felony)
• Disregarding a Police Officer’s Signal (Felony)
• Resisting Arrest
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Driving while Suspended or Revoked
• Leaving the Scene of a Property Damage Collision
• Multiple Traffic Offenses

The Delaware State Police have arrested 50-year-old Chad Wray of Laurel, Delaware, for felony theft and criminal mischief for theft of air conditioning parts from two Laurel area churches.

On January 6, 2026, troopers responded to Saint Matthews First Baptist Church, located at 32129 Wolfe Street in Laurel, for a report of a theft. When troopers arrived, they learned that an unknown suspect entered the property and removed parts from the church’s two air conditioning units. On January 22, 2026, troopers responded to ELIM Delaware Church, located at 33056 Bi State Boulevard in Laurel, for a similar theft. Troopers learned that an unknown suspect entered the property and removed parts from the church’s three air conditioning units. During the investigation, detectives were notified that Laurel Police Department were investigating a similar theft at a residence on the 100 block of East 5^th Street in the town limits of Laurel. Through investigative means, State Police and Laurel Police identified Chad Wray as the suspect in the thefts and obtained warrants for his arrest.

On January 23, 2026, Wray 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 released on a $23,600 unsecured bond.

• Theft $1,500 or Greater (Felony) – 6 counts
• Criminal Mischief $5,000 or More – Damage Property (Felony) – 5 counts
• Criminal Mischief $1,000 but less than $5,000 – Damage Property
• Criminal Trespass 2^nd Degree
• Criminal Trespass 3^rd Degree

The Delaware State Police have arrested a 12-year-old male student from Middletown, Delaware, on multiple felony charges following an investigation into an attempted robbery at Louis L. Redding Middle School.

On January 13, 2026, officials from Louis L. Redding Middle School, located at 201 New Street in Middletown, notified the Delaware State Police of an attempted robbery at the school. Youth Aid detectives learned that on January 12, 2026, the 12-year-old suspect confronted another 12-year-old male student in a school bathroom. The suspect pushed the victim against a wall and demanded his personal property while holding a knife. The victim refused and escaped without injury.

A witness notified school officials of the incident the following day.  During their response, they found the knife in the suspect’s bookbag. The suspect was suspended from the school, and the Delaware State Police was contacted.

Following the investigation, detectives obtained a warrant for the suspect’s arrest.

On January 23, 2026, the 12-year-old suspect turned himself in at Troop 2.  He was charged with the offenses listed below, arraigned by the New Castle County Family Court, and released on a $4,000 unsecured bond.

• Attempted to Commit Robbery First Degree (Felony)
• Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Possession of a Weapon in a Safe Recreation Zone (Felony)
• Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon (Felony)

Delaware State Police have identified 64-year-old David Wilmore of Middletown, Delaware, as the man who died in the fatal pedestrian crash on Friday evening in New Castle.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information is asked to contact Corporal D. McKenna at (302) 365-8486. 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 arrested 40-year-old Charles Fax Jr. of Newark, Delaware, and 39-year-old Amber Hoffmaster of Bear, Delaware, for felony drug and gun charges following a search warrant in Newark.

On January 23, 2026, members of the New Castle County Drug Unit, the New Castle County Governor’s Task Force, and Delaware State Police Special Operations Response Team executed a search warrant at a residence on the first block of Leaf Lane in Newark. The search warrant was obtained following a several-month-long investigation of Charles Fax for the distribution of illegal narcotics from the home. During the search warrant, Fax was located near the sump pump in the basement and was detained without incident. Amber Hoffmaster was also detained without incident in the basement.

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

• Approximately 117.25 grams of cocaine floating inside the sump pump’s cavity
• Approximately 331 grams of marijuana
• Drug paraphernalia to distribute narcotics
• 14 shotgun shells
• Stephens Model 320 shotgun

Fax, who is a convicted felon and prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition, was arrested and taken to Troop 2. He was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on $206,200 cash bond.

• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver Tier 3 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance Tier 3 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession of a Deadly Weapon by Person Prohibited Who Also Possesses Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Person Prohibited Prior Violent Crime (Felony) – 2 counts
• Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance Tier 1 Quantity (Felony)
• Tampering with Physical Evidence (Felony)
• Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Hoffmaster was arrested and taken to Troop 2, where she was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and released on a $172,200 unsecured bond.

• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver Tier 3 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance Tier 3 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession of a Deadly Weapon by Person Prohibited Who Also Possesses Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

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 Offender

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 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.

Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Friday evening in New Castle.

On January 23, 2026, at approximately 6:10 p.m., a Toyota Tundra was traveling southbound in the left center lane of South Dupont Highway south of Christiana Road. At the same time, a pedestrian began crossing into the southbound lanes from the Wawa located at 117 South Dupont Highway. The pedestrian crossed in the path of the Toyota and was struck in the left center lane. The preliminary investigation revealed the pedestrian had shoplifted from the Wawa and was crossing in a prohibited area with a fence line in the median to discourage pedestrians from crossing.

The pedestrian, a 64-year-old man from Middletown, Delaware, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.

The driver of the Toyota, a 45-year-old woman from New Castle, Delaware, was not injured and appeared to be under the influence of alcohol. A DUI investigation ensued and she was issued a citation for driving under the influence of alcohol and was released.

South Dupont Highway left southbound lanes were closed for approximately 4 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information is asked to contact Corporal D. McKenna at (302) 365-8486. 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 arrested 37-year-old Nathan Ennels of Seaford, Delaware, for assaulting a Blades Fire Company EMT.

On January 21, 2026, at approximately 10:50 p.m., troopers responded to the 10000 block of Serenity Circle in Seaford for a report of a combative person in an ambulance. When troopers arrived, they learned that a man, identified as Nathan Ennels, was being treated in the ambulance. While being treated, he punched an EMT in the face, damaging their glasses. Ennels was ultimately taken to an area hospital, and the EMT suffered minor injuries.

On January 22, 2026, Ennels was released from the hospital and taken to Troop 5. He was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and released on a $3,000 unsecured bond.

• Assault 2^{nd –} Injuring an EMT (Felony)
• Criminal Mischief under $1,000

The Delaware State Police have arrested 66-year-old Douglas Clay and 59-year-old Kenneth Peters, both from Millsboro, Delaware, for felony drug and weapon charges following a search warrant in Millsboro.

On January 22, 2026, members of the Sussex County Drug Unit, the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force, and Delaware State Police Special Operations Response Team, executed a search warrant at a residence on the 30000 block of Friendship Road in Millsboro. The search warrant was obtained following an investigation of Douglas Clay and Kenneth Peters for the distribution of illegal narcotics from the residence. During the search warrant, Clay and Peters were detained without incident.

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

• Approximately 8.41 grams of mushrooms
• Approximately .05 grams of methamphetamine
• Approximately .01 grams of crack cocaine
• Digital scale and drug paraphernalia
• Sawed-off 12-gauge shotgun and ammunition
• 2 large, fixed blade knives

Clay 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 $19,000 secured bond.

• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Possess, Purchase, Own, or Control a Firearm/Destructive Weapon If Previously Convicted of a Violent Felony (Felony)
• Possess, Purchase, Own, or Control of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Person Prohibited Prior Violent Crime or Felony (Felony)
• Possession of Destructive Weapon – Sawed Off Shotgun (Felony)
• Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Peters 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 $48,700 cash bond.

• Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony (Felony) – 2 counts
• Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance, Tier 2 (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tier 2 (Felony)
• Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

The Delaware State Police arrested 29-year-old Daijour Chase from Newark, Delaware, and have an arrest warrant for 28-year-old Nicholas Henry of New Castle, Delaware, in connection with a serial shoplifting investigation involving multiple Home Depot stores throughout New Castle County.

In early January 2026, Home Depot loss prevention staff alerted detectives from the Delaware State Police Organized Retail Crimes Unit about several shopliftings involving similar suspects. Detectives learned between May and November 2025, the suspects shoplifted from multiple Home Depots throughout New Castle County, on eight separate occasions. During these incidents, the suspects worked together to steal over $10,400 worth of power tools and various merchandise.

Through investigative means, detectives identified the shoplifters as Chase and Henry. Chase was linked to all eight incidents, while Henry was connected to three of the shopliftings. On January 20, 2026, Detectives obtained arrest warrants for both men.

Chase was already in custody at the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on an unrelated matter. He was charged with the below listed offenses, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and remained in custody after receiving a $3,000 unsecured bond.

• Shoplifting Over $1,500 (Felony) – 4 counts
• Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
• Conspiracy Third Degree
• Shoplifting Under $1,500 – 4 counts

Henry remains wanted on the following charges:

• Shoplifting Over $1,500 (Felony) – 2 counts
• Conspiracy Third Degree
• Shoplifting Under $1,500

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Nicholas Henry is asked to contact 9-1-1 or call Troop 2 at (302) 834-2620. 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.