The Delaware State Police continue to investigate a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred earlier this month near Georgetown.

On May 1, 2026, at approximately 11:45 a.m., a Honda Accord was traveling northbound on Bethesda Road north of Avenue of Honor at an apparent high rate of speed. The preliminary investigation revealed the Honda lost control, exited the east side of the road, and struck a culvert ditch. After striking the culvert ditch, the Honda went airborne, struck a utility pole, and overturned, ejecting the unrestrained driver.

The driver, 18-year-old Pablo Pineda Pindea, from Georgetown, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital with critical injuries. On May 26, 2026, he died because of his injuries.

The investigation is still ongoing by the Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed or has information about the crash to contact Master Corporal J. Smith by calling (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 (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, along with the Delaware Department of Justice, are currently investigating an in-custody suicide at Delaware State Police Troop 3 in Camden.

On May 27, 2026, at approximately 8:00 p.m., troopers responded to a residence on Misty Way in Hartly for the report of a domestic assault.  Before troopers arrived, they were notified that the suspect, 49-year-old Shane Mullen from Hartly, had left the residence in his girlfriend’s vehicle. Mullen had an active felony domestic warrant stemming from an incident on May 22, 2026, at the same location. Additionally, troopers learned that he had reportedly just physically assaulted his girlfriend. While troopers searched the area, the Delaware State Police Aviation Unit responded, located the vehicle, and a pursuit ensued. The pursuit crossed into Maryland and returned to Delaware before ending at the residence on Misty Way. Mullen initially refused orders to exit the vehicle. When he finally did, he resisted further orders from troopers. A DSP canine was deployed, and Mullen assaulted the canine but was ultimately taken into custody.

Mullen was transported to an area hospital for evaluation of injuries sustained from the canine apprehension, and he was released.

Following his release on the morning of May 28, 2026, he was taken to Troop 3, where he was charged with the offenses listed below.

• 5th Offense Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (Felony)
• Resisting Arrest with Force or Violence (Felony)
• Disregarding a Police Officer Signal (Felony)
• Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle
• Assault Second Degree on Law Enforcement Animal
• Offensive Touching
• Breach of Release – 2 counts
• Traffic Charges

He was also charged with the following offenses in reference to the May 22, 2026, incident.

• Strangulation (Felony)
• Assault Third Degree
• Breach of Release

Video surveillance confirmed that while detained alone in a temporary holding cell at Troop 3, Mullen used a shoelace to commit suicide by hanging. When troopers found Mullen, they attempted lifesaving efforts, but he was pronounced dead a short time later.

Due to the nature of the incident, the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit, in collaboration with the Delaware Department of Justice’s Division of Civil Rights and Public Trust, assumed the investigation.

Upon the conclusion of their investigation, the Delaware State Police’s Office of Professional Responsibility will also review the incident.

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 shooting incident that occurred Tuesday morning on Lawson Road in Georgetown.

On May 26, 2026, at approximately 9:10 a.m., troopers responded to the 24000 block of Lawson Road in Georgetown for a report of a house struck by gunfire. The preliminary investigation revealed that an unknown suspect fired multiple shots at the residence. Three people were inside at the time, and no one was injured.

Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives ask anyone who has relevant information to contact Detective J. O’Neil by calling (302) 752-3810. 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.

Update Note:  This release has been updated on 06/04/2026 to reflect extradition to Delaware and arraignment

The Delaware State Police continue to investigate the homicide that occurred in Seaford last week.

On May 27, 2026, 19-year-old Darrin West of Seaford, Delaware, was taken into custody in Maryland with assistance from the Salisbury Police Department and the Maryland State Police. West was held in Maryland pending extradition.

On June 4, 2026, West was extradited to Delaware and charged with the crimes listed below.  He was arraigned by the Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to the Delaware Department of Correction on a $1,005,000 cash bond.

• Murder 1st Degree (Felony)
• Attempt to Commit Robbery 1st Degree (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Conspiracy 1st Degree (Felony)

The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit continues to investigate this incident.  Detectives are asking anyone with information about this case to contact Detective B. McDerby at (302) 741-2821. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at (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 a 15-year-old male, from Sudlersville, Maryland, for vehicle theft and multiple traffic offenses, following a pursuit Monday night in Kent County.

On May 25, 2026, at approximately 10:20 p.m., troopers were advised that a white 2023 Chevrolet Silverado, with a trailer attached, had just been stolen on the 1400 block of Arthursville Road in Hartly. The victim was tracking the truck on GPS. Troopers saw the Silverado on POW/MIA Parkway and tried to pull it over, but it sped away. During the pursuit, the Silverado traveled at a high rate of speed and a reckless manner on several Kent County roads. The Silverado ultimately came to a stop after traveling through the grass median on South Dupont Highway near Longacre Drive and crashed when the suspect failed to negotiate a turn, damaging property at a local business. After the crash, the suspect, who was wearing a black mask, ran away but was quickly taken into custody.

The teenager was taken to Troop 3, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and released to a parent/guardian on a $5,260 unsecured bond.

• Theft of a Motor Vehicle (Felony)
• Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Disregarding a Police Officer’s Signal (Felony)
• Resisting Arrest
• Driving Without a Valid License
• Leaving the Scene of a Property Damage Crash
• Malicious Mischief by a Motor Vehicle
• Reckless and Aggressive Driving
• Multiple Traffic Violations

The Delaware State Police has identified 34-year-old Leondre Boone of Lincoln, Delaware, as the man who died in the fatal crash on Sandbox Road in Harrington on Saturday evening.

The investigation is still ongoing by the Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed or has information about the crash to contact Master Corporal W. Booth by calling (302) 698-8451. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or 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 are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Saturday evening in Harrington.

On May 23, 2026, at approximately 9:57 p.m., a Nissan Altima was traveling westbound on Sandbox Road east of McCauley Pond Road. The preliminary investigation revealed the Nissan failed to negotiate a moderate curve, lost control, and rotated off the roadway. As a result, the Nissan’s rear right side struck a large tree.

The driver, a 34-year-old man from Lincoln, Delaware, who was not properly restrained, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.

The roadway was closed for approximately three and a half 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 or has information about the crash to contact Master Corporal W. Booth by calling (302) 698-8451. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or 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 has identified 17-year-old Jacob Rinier Jr. of Laurel, Delaware, as the victim in the homicide that occurred in Seaford on Thursday.

Additionally, the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit has arrested 19-year-old Omar Vidro-Pacheco and obtained an arrest warrant for 19-year-old Darrin West, both of Seaford, Delaware, for murder and related charges.

On May 21, 2026, at approximately 8:45 p.m., troopers responded to the 24000 block of German Road in Seaford for a reported crash. When troopers arrived, they found the driver of the vehicle, Rinier, with an apparent gunshot wound, and began lifesaving efforts.  The victim was taken to an area hospital, where he died from his injuries. A juvenile male passenger in the vehicle was also taken to an area hospital, evaluated, and released.

Detectives learned that Rinier had arranged to meet West and Vidro-Pacheco at the Concord Pond boat ramp to conduct a drug transaction.  During the interaction, West pulled a handgun, pointed it into the vehicle, and ultimately shot Rinier as he accelerated away. While traveling on German Road, Rinier lost consciousness and crashed.

Responding troopers located a Hyundai Sonata, registered to Vidro-Pacheco, in the parking lot of the Concord Pond boat ramp, where the shooting occurred. While there, troopers made contact with a male subject standing across the street, identified as Vidro-Pacheco, and took him into custody without incident.

Vidro-Pacheco was transported to Troop 5, where he was charged with the offenses listed below, arraigned by the Justice of the Peace Court 11, and committed to the Delaware Department of Correction on a $1,126,000 cash bond.  (*Vidro-Pacheco’s mugshot is not currently available)

• Murder First Degree (Felony)
• Attempt to Commit Robbery First Degree (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Conspiracy First Degree (Felony)

A warrant was obtained for West’s arrest, but he has not been located and remains wanted on the following charges:

• Murder First Degree (Felony)
• Attempt to Commit Robbery First Degree (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Conspiracy First Degree (Felony)

The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit continues to investigate this incident.  Detectives are asking anyone with information about this case or West’s whereabouts to contact Detective B. McDerby at (302) 741-2821. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or 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 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 is investigating a homicide that occurred in Seaford on Thursday.

On May 21, 2026, at approximately 8:45 p.m., troopers responded to the 24000 block of German Road in Seaford for a reported crash. When troopers arrived, they found the driver of the vehicle, a 17-year-old male from Laurel, Delaware, with an apparent gunshot wound, and began lifesaving efforts.  The victim was taken to an area hospital, where he died from his injuries. His identity is being withheld until his family is notified.

Due to the nature of the incident, the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit assumed the investigation. Preliminarily, detectives have learned that the victim was shot near the Concord Pond boat ramp on German Road by an unknown suspect.

The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit continues to actively investigate this incident.  Detectives are asking anyone with information about this case to contact Detective B. McDerby at (302) 741-2821. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or 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.