Delaware State Police are investigating a shots-fired incident that occurred early Friday morning in Magnolia.

On January 2, 2026, at approximately 9:30 a.m., troopers responded to the 100 block of Whitetail Lane for a late-reported shots-fired complaint. Upon arrival, troopers located shell casings in the roadway in front of a residence. No one was injured, and no residences were struck by gunfire.

The preliminary investigation revealed that at approximately 2:00 a.m. the same day, a dark-colored SUV drove past the residence and discharged multiple rounds toward the home before fleeing the area.

Delaware State Police Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed or has information regarding this case to contact Detective I. Hitchens at 302-698-8503. 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 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 302-672-5306. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

Note: The individuals shown are those recently reported as homeless; the homeless sex offender link includes the complete list of all homeless registrants.

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.

Note: Some of the individuals listed below are also homeless. Their profiles will not be duplicated in the separate homeless sex offender news release, as their wanted status is already reflected here and within their public sex offender registry listing. The individuals shown represent a portion of the current wanted sex offenders. The wanted sex offenders link provides direct access to the complete list of all wanted sex offenders maintained on the Delaware Sex Offender Registry website.

The Delaware State Police is providing the following information to assist members of the public planning to attend the Celebration of Life for Cpl/1 Matthew T. “Ty” Snook, which will take place on Monday, January 5, 2026, at the University of Delaware Bob Carpenter Center, located at 631 S. College Avenue, Newark, Delaware.

Service Information

The Celebration of Life will honor Cpl/1 Snook’s life and service. For details regarding the timeline of the services and to learn more about Cpl/1 Snook, please visit the following link: Obituary for Matthew Tyler “Ty” Snook

For those unable to attend in person, the Celebration of Life will be livestreamed and broadcasted on the Delaware State Police YouTube channel. The livestream will begin around 12:00 p.m. on January 5, 2026.

Traffic Advisory

Expect delays in the area of the Bob Carpenter Center on January 5th.

• Interstate 95 southbound will be temporarily closed in the area of Christiana Mall to Route 896 beginning around 6:30 a.m. for a short period of time to accommodate the convoy of law enforcement officers, first responders, and other public safety partners traveling to the service.
• Motorists are encouraged to plan alternate routes and allow additional travel time.

Public Parking Information

Parking at the Bob Carpenter Center will be limited. Once the main parking areas reach capacity, members of the public will be directed to overflow parking lots.

• University of Delaware Police Department, Newark Police Department, and DelDOT personnel will be on scene to assist with traffic flow and provide directions to overflow parking locations.
• If needed, the University of Delaware will operate shuttle buses to transport attendees from the overflow lots to the Bob Carpenter Center.

Attendees are encouraged to follow all instructions from law enforcement and DelDOT to maximize safety and provide everyone an opportunity to pay their respects.

Media Advisory

Members of the media planning to attend are asked to RSVP in advance by emailing the Delaware State Police Public Information Office at dsp_piomail@delaware.gov.

• Media parking will be limited, and advance coordination is required to ensure adequate space.
• Upon RSVP, media will receive a media packet containing timelines, a parking map, and other pertinent information.
• Media representatives attending are required to have valid credentials and must follow all instructions provided by the Delaware State Police Public Information Office.
• Media are asked to RSVP no later than 4 p.m. on Sunday, January 4, 2026, to ensure accommodations.

The Delaware State Police thanks the public for their patience, cooperation, and continued support as the agency honors the life and service of Cpl/1 Matthew T. “Ty” Snook.

The Delaware State Police arrested 45-year-old Victor Shipley, of Wilmington, Delaware, for attempted robbery and related charges on Monday afternoon in Newark.

On December 29, 2025, troopers responded to Center Pointe Plaza, located at 1291 Churchmans Road, in Newark, for what was originally reported as a suspicious person. Multiple bystanders directed responding troopers towards a man, identified as Victor Shipley, who was walking through the parking lot, and placing his personal items under a parked car.

The investigation revealed Shipley approached a woman, who was loading her vehicle, and demanded money. The woman handed over an undisclosed amount of money and entered the driver’s seat to leave. Shipley got into the vehicle’s front passenger seat and demanded the woman perform a lewd act. While inside her car, Shipley took the car keys and refused to let her go.

A passerby spoke to Shipley and the woman, then called 9-1-1 after finding the interaction to be suspicious. Shipley eventually left the woman’s vehicle. He was arrested by responding troopers without incident. The woman sustained non-life-threatening injuries during the incident.

Shipley was taken to Troop 2 where he was charged with the below listed offenses, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $56,000.00 cash bond.

• Attempted to Commit Robbery First Degree (Felony)
• Attempted to Commit Sexual Extortion (Felony)
• Unlawful Imprisonment Second Degree

The Delaware State Police has identified 40-year-old Serina White, of Dallas, Texas, as the woman who died in the fatal pedestrian hit-and-run crash Sunday in Wilmington.

Investigators located and identified the suspect vehicle as a maroon 2011 Nissan Altima.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Investigators are asking anyone who witnessed the crash, has surveillance or dash-camera footage, or has relevant information about the vehicle involved, to contact Corporal K. Oakes at (302) 365-8483. 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 advises members of the public who left vehicles or other personal property at the Wilmington Division of Motor Vehicles during the December 23, 2025 incident, that arrangements are now being made for property retrieval.

Individuals who had vehicles, personal belongings, or other property left at the DMV, located at 2230 Hessler Boulevard in Wilmington, are asked to contact the Delaware State Police to coordinate retrieval.

To ensure the process is handled safely and efficiently, those seeking to recover property should contact Detective D. Grassi by email at daniel.grassi@delaware.gov. Additional instructions will be provided after contacting the Delaware State Police.

As the investigation into this line-of-duty death continues, portions of the property may still be restricted. The Delaware State Police appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation as investigators continue their work.

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 a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run crash that occurred Sunday night in Wilmington.

On December 28, 2025, at approximately 9:15 p.m., troopers responded to East Lea Boulevard, near Colony Boulevard, for reports of a pedestrian hit by a vehicle. The preliminary investigation revealed an unknown vehicle was traveling in an unknown direction on East Lea Boulevard, near Colony Boulevard. At the same time, a pedestrian was on East Lea Boulevard, near Colony Boulevard. For reasons currently under investigation, the vehicle struck the pedestrian and fled the scene.

The pedestrian, a 40-year-old woman from Dallas, Texas, was taken to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead. Her name is being withheld until her family is notified.

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

Investigators are asking anyone who witnessed the crash, has surveillance or dash-camera footage, or has relevant information about the vehicle involved, to contact Corporal K. Oakes at (302) 365-8483. 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 a shots fired incident that occurred Friday night on I-95 in Wilmington.

On December 27, 2025, troopers were informed about a vehicle damaged by gunfire. The preliminary investigation revealed on December 26, 2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m., a driver was traveling on I-95 southbound, in the area of Shipley Road, when the driver heard a loud noise. At the time, there was significant weather, and the driver did not initially see their vehicle was damaged. When the driver arrived at their destination, they discovered their vehicle was damaged and contacted police. Local law enforcement responded and saw damage and evidence consistent with the vehicle being shot. The driver was not injured during the incident and there was no suspect information available.

The Delaware State Police continues to investigate this incident. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the incident, or has relevant information, to contact Master Corporal A. Hom at (302) 660-4314. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-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.

Edited January 1, 2026| 8:19 a.m.

The Delaware State Police announces funeral arrangements for Corporal Grade One Matthew T. “Ty” Snook, who was murdered in the line of duty on December 23, 2025.

Services honoring the life and sacrifice of Cpl/1 Snook will be held on Monday, January 5, 2026, at the University of Delaware Bob Carpenter Center, located at 631 S. College Avenue, Newark, Delaware 19716.

A public visitation will take place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.  Around 12:45 p.m., a pass and review will be conducted by all uniformed emergency services personnel in attendance. A memorial service will then follow around 1:00 p.m.

At the conclusion of the service, final honors will be presented outside the Bob Carpenter Center, with all ceremonial events expected to conclude at approximately 3 p.m.

Interment will be private and closed to the public and the media.

*Media Alert: The services will be closed to the media, and a staging area will be established outside the facility.  Details will be provided by the DSP Public Information Office at a later date.