The Delaware State Police is investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Wednesday night in Millsboro.

On February 11, 2026, at approximately 11:50 p.m., an Audi A4 was traveling southbound on Legion Road, approaching a sharp left curve in the area of Buttercream Hills, a private driveway.  For reasons currently under investigation, the vehicle failed to negotiate the curve and exited the west edge of the roadway before striking a concrete culvert pipe.  The vehicle became airborne and then overturned before striking a row of trees.

The driver, a 60-year-old man from Millsboro, was not wearing his seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle during the crash.  He was pronounced dead at the scene.  His name is being withheld until his family is notified.

The investigation is still ongoing by the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit.  Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the crash to contact Sergeant A. Mitchell at (302) 703- 3269. 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 arrested 45-year-old William Comer Jr., from Wilmington, Delaware, and 59-year-old Darrell Maxion, from Bear, Delaware, on felony drug dealing and related charges following a traffic stop early Monday morning in New Castle.

On February 9, 2026, at approximately 1:30 a.m., a trooper was patrolling Memorial Drive, near North Dupont Highway, when the trooper saw a Volvo XC90 with an equipment violation. The trooper pulled over the vehicle and spoke with the driver, Comer, and passenger, Maxion. While talking to Comer, troopers learned he had drug paraphernalia in his possession. A subsequent search of the Volvo and its occupants resulted in the discovery of the following items:

-Approximately 34 grams of suspected crack cocaine

-Approximately 0.99 grams of suspect heroin

-Two digital scales

-Drug packaging materials

Comer and Maxion were taken into custody without incident and transported to Troop 2.

Comer 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 $42,450 secured bond.

• Possession with the Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance Tier 3 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance Tier 3 Quantity (Felony)
• Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Operating a Vehicle with Improper Window Tinting

Maxion was charged with the below listed offenses, arraigned by the Justice of the Peace Court 11, and committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $40,700 secured bond.

• Possession with the Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance Tier 3 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance Tier 3 Quanity (Felony)
• Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

The Delaware State Police have arrested 44-year-old Jose Sanchez of Lincoln, Delaware, for 5^th offense DUI, terroristic threatening and related offenses, after he threatened a co-worker in Georgetown.

On February 9, 2026, at approximately 9:45 a.m., troopers responded to Donovan’s Salvage Works, located at 20269 Donovan’s Road in Georgetown, for a report of a terroristic threatening. When troopers arrived, they learned that the suspect, identified as Jose Sanchez, was involved in an argument with a co-worker. During the argument, Sanchez threatened to leave, return with a gun, and kill the co-worker.  Troopers spoke to Sanchez on the phone and learned that his car had broken down on Seashore Highway in Georgetown. Troopers located Sanchez in his car on Seashore Highway and when they spoke to him, he showed multiple signs of impairment. Sanchez refused Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, and he was taken into custody without incident. During an inventory search of Sanchez’s car, troopers found a sword concealed under clothing on the front seat.

A computer check showed that Sanchez had four prior DUI related convictions and a revoked driver’s license.

Sanchez 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 $6,700 secured bond.

• 5^th Offense DUI (Felony)
• Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon (Felony)
• Terroristic Threatening
• Driving While Suspended or Revoked
• Driving an Unsafe Motor Vehicle

The Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Dupont Boulevard near Millsboro last night.

On February 9, 2026, at approximately 9:20 p.m., troopers responded to a report of a shooting that occurred on Dupont Boulevard near Millsboro. The preliminary investigation revealed that a Ford Edge, with two occupants, was traveling northbound on Dupont Boulevard near Avenue of Honor. At the same time, a silver or white passenger car was tailgating and driving aggressively behind the Ford when an unknown suspect fired an unknown number of shots that hit the Ford. No one was hurt.

Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone who has information regarding this case to contact Detective A. Stimac by calling 302-752-3791. 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 are investigating a fatal three-vehicle crash that occurred Saturday in Laurel.

On February 7, 2026, at approximately 6:25 p.m., a Chevrolet Silverado was traveling westbound, in the crossover, at Sussex Highway and Mount Zion Road. At the same time, an Infiniti QX60 was traveling southbound on Sussex Highway approaching Mount Zion Road and a Ford Escape was traveling behind the Infiniti. The preliminary investigation revealed that the Silverado attempted to cross Sussex Highway and pulled into the path of the Infiniti. As a result, the front of the Infiniti struck the passenger’s side of the Chevrolet, and the front of the Ford struck the rear of the Infiniti.

The Infiniti’s third-row seat passenger, 43-year-old Latisha Horsey, from Milford, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. On February 8^th, she died from her injuries. The driver of the Infiniti, a 38-year-old woman from Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, and passengers, a 44-year-old man from Phoenix, Arizona, a 42-year-old man from Milford, Delaware, and a 40-year-old man from El Paso, Texas, were all taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the Ford, a 60-year-old man from Laurel, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the Chevrolet, a 39-year-old man and two child passengers, all from Millsboro, Delaware, were not hurt.

The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information to contact Senior Corporal J. Smith at (302) 703-3267. 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 35-year-old Mario E. Padilla Caballero of Delmar, Delaware, following a home-invasion burglary and assault that occurred early yesterday morning in Delmar.

On February 9, 2026, at approximately 2:10 a.m., troopers responded to a residence on the 34000 block of Bi-State Boulevard in Delmar for a report of an assault involving a weapon. Before troopers arrived, they were told that a man, later identified as Mario E. Padilla Caballero, had forced entry into the house and was still there when the 40-year-old male victim arrived home. The victim confronted Padilla Caballero and during a fight, he cut the victim with a knife. When troopers arrived, Padilla Caballero, who is known by the victim, ran from the residence but was taken into custody without incident. The victim suffered minor injuries.

Padilla Caballero was arrested and 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 $56,201 cash bond.

• Home-Invasion Burglary 1^st Degree – Cause Physical Injury (Felony)
• Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Assault 2^nd Degree (Felony)
• Aggravated Menacing (Felony)
• Terroristic Threatening
• Criminal Mischief
• Resisting Arrest

The Delaware State Police identified 69-year-old Laura Thomas, of Magnolia, Delaware, as the woman who died in the two-vehicle fatal crash Sunday night in Townsend.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Investigators ask anyone who witnessed the collision, or has video, to contact Sergent J. Jefferson at (302) 365-8484. 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 two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Sunday night in Townsend.

On February 8, 2026, at approximately 11:40 p.m., troopers responded to the intersection of Dupont Parkway and Summit Bridge Road for a reported crash. The preliminary investigation revealed a Nissan Altima was traveling in the right lane of southbound Dupont Parkway, approaching Summit Bridge Road. At the same time, a Toyota Sienna was traveling in the left turn lane of northbound Dupont Parkway, preparing to turn left onto Summit Bridge Road. For reasons currently being investigated, the Toyota turned left, and the front of the Nissan crashed into the front of the Toyota.

The front passenger of the Toyota, a 69-year-old woman from Magnolia, Delaware, was taken to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead.

The driver of the Toyota, a 43-year-old woman from Dover, Delaware, and the three remaining passengers were all taken to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the Nissan, a 50-year-old man from Townsend, was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries.

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

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Investigators ask anyone who witnessed the collision, or has video, to contact Sergent J. Jefferson at (302) 365-8484. 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 21-year-old Shaniya Clark, of Newark, Delaware, after she assaulted two troopers during a theft investigation Friday evening in Bear.

On February 6, 2026, at approximately 6:00 p.m., troopers responded to the Christiana Mall, located at 132 Christiana Mall in Newark, for a reported theft. Responding troopers learned a woman stole a victim’s cell phone from a kiosk inside the mall. The victim electronically tracked their phone to a shopping center in the 1100 block of Pulaski Highway, in Bear. Troopers obtained a description of the suspect and responded to the shopping center.

After searching the area, troopers located the suspect, later identified as Clark, inside one of the stores. When troopers attempted to take Clark into custody, she physically resisted arrest, causing notable injuries to two troopers and damaging Delaware State Police property. Clark was ultimately arrested and taken to Troop 2. The injured troopers were taken to a local hospital where they were treated and released. Investigators found the cell phone and returned it to the victim.

Clark was charged with the below listed offenses, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to the Delores J. Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution on a $5,900 cash bond.

• Assault Second Degree Injure a Law Enforcement Officer (Felony) – 2 counts
• Resisting Arrest with Force or Violence or Struggles with a Peace Officer Causing Injury (Felony)
• Theft Under $1,500
• Criminal Mischief Under $1,000 – 2 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 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.