The Delaware State Police arrested 58-year-old Frederick Fenton, of Philadelphia Pennsylvania, in connection with a string of commercial burglaries that began in early March.

On March 8, 2026, at approximately 4:00 a.m., troopers responded to the Exxon gas station, located at 2600 Ogletown Stanton Road in Newark, for a reported burglary. The preliminary investigation revealed an unknown male suspect used a tool to damage the business’s front door lock before entering the building. Once inside, the suspect stole an undisclosed amount of cash and fled the area.

On March 15, 2026, at approximately 1:00 a.m., troopers responded to White Clay Liquors, located at 4614 Ogletown Stanton Road in Newark, for another reported burglary. Investigators determined the suspect again used a tool to disable the business’s front door lock before entering. The suspect stole an undisclosed amount of cash and multiple packs of cigarettes before fleeing.

Later that same day, at approximately 10:20 p.m., troopers learned of a third burglary at Country Tobacco, located at 5998 Kirkwood Highway in Wilmington. Similar to the previous incidents, the suspect forced entry by defeating the store’s front door lock and stole an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect wore a face mask during all three burglaries.

The Delaware State Police Criminal Investigations Unit took over the case. Detectives discovered the suspect drove a dark-colored pickup truck and switched the registration plate with one stolen from a similar vehicle to avoid detection. Investigators also learned the suspect entered at least one of the businesses hours prior to the burglary in an apparent attempt to case the location. Through investigative efforts, detectives identified the suspect as Frederick Fenton and obtained a warrant for his arrest.

On March 20, 2026, troopers patrolling New Castle Avenue saw Fenton’s pickup truck, conducted a traffic stop, and arrested him without incident.

Fenton was taken to Troop 2 where he 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 $32,500 secured bond.

• Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony (Felony) – 3 counts
• Burglary Third Degree (Felony) – 3 counts
• Possession of Burglar Tools (Felony) – 3 counts
• Theft $1500 or Greater (Felony) – 2 counts
• Theft Under $1500 – 2 counts
• Criminal Mischief Under $1000 – 3 counts

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 individual is occupying a residence, please call (302) 739-5882. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) 847-3333.  The individual shown recently reported homeless and represents 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 have arrested 40-year-old John Sulecki of Millsboro, Delaware, for the murder of a family member on Thursday in Millsboro.

On March 19, 2026, at approximately 12:10 p.m., troopers responded to a residence on White Pine Drive within The Pines at Long Neck community.  A third-party family member, who had run from the residence and called 9-1-1, reported that Sulecki had a gun and had shot a 72-year-old female relative during an argument.

When troopers arrived, Sulecki was taken into custody without incident. The victim was found in the house with a suspected gunshot wound and pronounced dead at the scene by emergency medical personnel.

Due to the nature of the incident, the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit assumed the investigation.  Detectives learned that Sulecki and the victim were involved in an argument, and while in a back room of the house, he shot her.

Sulecki was taken to Troop 7, where he was charged with the offenses listed below, arraigned by the Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on a $1,060,000 cash bond.

• Murder First Degree (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)

The investigation remains ongoing, and detectives are asking anyone with information about this case to contact Detective D. Patterson at (302) 365-8471. Information can also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or by 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 have arrested 26-year-old Jayson Willin, of Georgetown, Delaware, for felony drug charges in Georgetown.

On March 17, 2026, members of the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force, along with Probation and Parole, responded to the 500 block of Union Drive in Georgetown to locate probationer Jayson Willin, who also had an arrest warrant for breach of release. Detectives saw Willin and when they attempted to contact him, he ran away but was quickly taken into custody. During a search of his person, detectives found approximately 6.97 grams of cocaine, approximately 1.45 grams of crack cocaine, approximately 0.52 grams of methamphetamine, a buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual strip, a digital scale, and drug paraphernalia. After being placed in the back of a probation officer’s vehicle, Willin was able to get out but was again quickly apprehended.  During an administrative search of Willin’s apartment, probation officers found approximately 19.96 grams of cocaine, baking soda, a digital scale, and a Pyrex cup and spoon with white powder residue.

Willin 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 $78,200 secured bond.

• Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance, Tier 3 (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tier 3 (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance (Felony) – 2 counts
• Unlawful to Knowingly Operate or Attempt to Operate a Clandestine Laboratory (Felony)
• Possess Consume a Controlled or Counterfeit Substance except Human Growth Hormone w/o a Prescription – 3 counts
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – 3 counts
• Resisting Arrest
• Attempt to Escape 3^rd Degree
• Breach of Release – 2 counts

The Delaware State Police have arrested 32-year-old Michael Smith of Bronx, New York, for forgery and felony theft.

On February 2, 2026, troopers were contacted by a 75-year-old Milford woman who reported a fraud. When troopers spoke to the victim, they learned she had mailed a check to pay a bill and was notified that the payment was not received. She later found that $6,000 had been withdrawn from her account. During the investigation, detectives learned that the check was intercepted, altered, and cashed at a bank in New York. Through investigative means, detectives identified Michael Smith as the suspect and obtained a warrant for his arrest.

On March 16, 2026, Smith turned himself in at Justice of the Peace Court 2. He was arrested and taken to Troop 7, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and released on a $5,000 unsecured bond.

• Forgery 2nd Degree – Alters Written Instrument of Another Person without Authority (Felony)
• Theft $1,500 or Greater and the Victim is 62 Years of Age or Older (Felony)

The Delaware State Police have identified 27-year-old Elizabeth Draper of Frederica, Delaware, as the woman who died in the single-vehicle fatal crash on Thursday night in Harrington.

The investigation is still ongoing by the Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the crash or has any information to contact Master Corporal J. Lane at (302) 698-8457.  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 Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit (SOAR) is issuing the following public notification of a homeless sex offender.

Homeless Sex Offender

The following individuals 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.

The Delaware State Police is investigating a robbery that occurred early Friday morning at a convenience store in New Castle.

On Friday, March 13, 2026, at approximately 5:00 a.m., troopers responded to the Wawa located at 1515 North Dupont Highway, in New Castle, for a report of a robbery. The preliminary investigation revealed an unknown male suspect entered the store, approached a clerk, and demanded money. When the clerk did not initially comply, the suspect walked behind the counter and continued demanding money while acting as if he was armed with a weapon. The clerk complied and the suspect stole and undisclosed amount of cash. The clerk was not injured. The suspect fled and entered a dark-colored SUV that was waiting on North Dupont Highway before leaving the area.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives ask anyone who witnessed or has information about this case to contact Detective J. Lucyk at (302) 365-8446. 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 are investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred last night in Harrington.

On March 12, 2026, at approximately 7:05 p.m., a Nissan Pathfinder was traveling eastbound on Carpenters Bridge Road east of Jackson Ditch Road. The preliminary investigation revealed that the Pathfinder failed to negotiate a slight curve, ran off the north side of the roadway, and struck a tree.

The driver, a 27-year-old woman from Frederica, was taken to an area hospital where she died. Her name is being withheld until her family is notified.

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

The investigation is still ongoing by the Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the crash or has any information to contact Master Corporal J. Lane at (302) 698-8457.  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 65-year-old Frank Keys, of Landenberg, Pennsylvania, as the man who died in a fatal two-vehicle head-on crash Tuesday afternoon in Hockessin.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash.  Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information to contact Corporal D. McKenna at (302) 365-8486.  Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Policeor 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.