Delaware State Police have identified 62-year-old Richard Jobes, of Harrington, Delaware, as the victim in the murder-suicide that occurred near Harrington. The suspect, 36-year-old Richard Jobes, II, from Indiana, Pennsylvania, committed suicide during the incident.

The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is actively investigating this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective A. Bluto by calling (302) 741-2859. 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 murder-suicide that occurred early this morning near Harrington.

On August 26, 2026, at approximately 3:00 a.m., troopers responded to the 200 block of Whiteleysburg Road near Harrington, for a report of two unresponsive people in a ditch. When troopers arrived, they found a 62-year-old man with a gunshot wound, and a 36-year-old man with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Both were pronounced dead at the scene. Their names are being withheld until their families are notified.

The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is actively investigating this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective A. Bluto by calling (302) 741-2859. 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 Tuesday night in Middletown.

On August 25, 2026, at approximately 10:00 p.m., troopers were dispatched to the area of Marl Pit Road near Cedar Lane Road for a report of shots fired. During the investigation, troopers located spent shell casings in the roadway. There are currently no reported injuries or reports of property damage.

The Delaware State Police Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives ask anyone who witnessed the event or has information relevant to the 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 two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred last week on Long Neck Road.

On August 18, 2026, at approximately 11:50 a.m., a Chrysler Pacifica was traveling northbound on Long Neck Road near Mallard Road. At the same time, a Ford Explorer was traveling on westbound on Mallard Road, stopped at the stop sign. The investigation revealed that the Explorer failed to remain stopped and turned left into the path of the Pacifica. As a result, the front of the Pacifica struck the driver’s side of the Explorer.

The driver of the Explorer, 86-year-old William Wonchoba, from Millsboro, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital, and on August 23, 2026, he died from his injuries.

The driver of the Pacifica, a 69-year-old man from Millsboro, was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Investigators are asking anyone with video footage or information relevant to the crash to contact Master 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 (800) 847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime, or you 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 (800-842-8461).  You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.

The Delaware State Police have obtained an arrest warrant for 22-year-old Arturo Morgado-Sanchez of Greenwood, Delaware, following an attempted robbery and shooting that occurred Friday night in Seaford.

On August 21, 2026, at approximately 9:30 p.m., troopers responded to Tidal Health Nanticoke for a 26-year-old man who was being treated for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. The preliminary investigation revealed that at approximately 8:30 p.m., the victim was walking on Brickyard Road near the Mobile Gardens community, when a truck stopped behind him. The suspect, who is known to the victim and identified as Arturo Morgado-Shanchez, got out of the truck, demanded the victim’s property, and shot him. He was taken to the hospital by private vehicle.

The Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information as to Morgado-Sanchez’s whereabouts to call 9-1-1. Anyone with relevant information about the case is asked to contact Detective J. O’Neil at (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 you 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 35-year-old Johnny Guzman, from New Castle, Delaware, on felony offenses and driving under the influence of alcohol following a crash investigation at a Newark Pub.

On August 15, 2026, at approximately 1:30 a.m., troopers responded to Two Stones Pub, located at 1203 Christiana Road, for a report that a vehicle had crashed into the building.  Responding troopers found an unoccupied Mitsubishi Lancer that had crashed into the front of the building. The business was closed and no one was inside. Documents belonging to Guzman were located inside the vehicle.

A short time later, troopers located Guzman walking westbound along Christiana Road, away from the scene. Guzman showed several signs of impairment and refused to perform any Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. Guzman was taken to a local hospital due to his impairment while troopers obtained and executed a search warrant for his blood.

The investigation revealed that Guzman was a patron at the pub earlier that night. Staff asked him to leave multiple times, but Guzman remained on the property for several hours. Guzman eventually entered his Mitsubishi and, as he drove away, accelerated and intentionally turned toward the pub’s front doors, crashing into the building.

On August 20, 2026, troopers obtained a warrant for Guzman’s arrest and he turned himself in at Troop 6. He was arraigned by the Justice of the Peace Court and released on a $2,650 unsecured bond.

• Burglary Third Degree (Felony)
• Criminal Mischief $5,000 or More (Felony)
• Driving a Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol
• Leaving the Scene of Property Collision
• Malicious Mischief By a Motor Vehicle
• Related Traffic Offenses

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 Offender

SOAR is currently looking for the following wanted sex offender after they either failed to register or re-register at their current address.  If anyone knows the location of this individual, please call (302) 739-5882.  Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) 847-3333.  The individual 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 arrested 74-year-old Ellis Brownson, of New Castle, Delaware, on felony charges after he struck a repair shop employee with his vehicle following an altercation Tuesday morning in Claymont.

On August 18, 2026, at approximately 11:45 a.m., troopers responded to Meineke Car Care Center, located at 3005 Philadelphia Pike in Claymont, for a report of an employee who had been struck by a customer’s vehicle. Responding troopers contacted the employee, who had visible injuries, and the customer, later identified as Brownson.

The preliminary investigation revealed that Brownson became involved in a verbal dispute with an employee after refusing to pay the full amount due for repairs to his vehicle. During the dispute, Brownson left the business and entered his vehicle. The employee then stood in front of Brownson’s vehicle, and Brownson drove forward, striking the employee. The employee declined medical treatment at the scene.

Troopers took Brownson into custody without incident and transported him to Troop 1. He was charged with the felony offenses of Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony and Assault Second Degree. Brownson was arraigned by the Justice of the Peace Court and committed to the Department of Correction on a $22,500 cash bond.

The Delaware State Police arrested 35-year-old Amber Goldsborough, of Townsend, Delaware, on felony assault and weapon charges following an altercation at a Newark storage facility Tuesday morning.

On August 18, 2026, at approximately 10:00 a.m., troopers responded to Storage Rentals of America, located at 2090 Stafford Way in Newark, for a report of a fight in progress. Responding troopers contacted two victims with visible injuries and Goldsborough. When troopers attempted to take Goldsborough into custody, she physically resisted. After a brief struggle, Goldsborough was arrested without further incident.

The preliminary investigation revealed that Goldsborough was informed by staff that she was no longer permitted to conduct business at the facility. Goldsborough then became involved in a verbal dispute with an employee. During the argument, Goldsborough threatened to harm the employee before striking the employee multiple times with a hammer. Goldsborough then placed the employee in a chokehold, restricting the employee’s ability to breathe.

A witness intervened and separated Goldsborough from the employee. Goldsborough then assaulted the witness. Both victims retreated inside the business and locked the door while Goldsborough continued yelling threats at them.

The employee was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The witness declined medical treatment at the scene.

Goldsborough was taken to Troop 6 where she was charged with the below listed offenses, arraigned by the Justice of the Peace Court, and committed to the Department of Correction on a $74,001 cash bond.

• Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Assault Second Degree (Felony)
• Aggravated Menacing (Felony)
• Strangulation (Felony)
• Resisting Arrest with Force or Violence (Felony)
• Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon (Felony)
• Terroristic Threatening
• Criminal Trespass Third Degree

The Delaware State Police are investigating a sexual assault with a weapon that occurred Tuesday morning at a construction site in Dover.

On August 18, 2026, at approximately 9:50 a.m., troopers responded to a construction site on Lacey Lane, in the Nobles Pond community in Dover, for a report of a sexual assault. When troopers arrived, they learned that earlier in the morning, around 8:00 a.m., an unknown white male suspect, wearing a mask, had approached a 28-year-old male victim at the construction site, threatened him with a knife, sexually assaulted him, and fled towards a wooded area near Pearsons Corner Road and Seven Hickories Road. Police checked the area for the suspect but were unable to locate him.

The suspect is described as a white male, last seen wearing a black mask, tan or khaki pants, a black shirt, gloves, and had a knife.

The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with relevant information about the case to contact Detective E. Paneda at (302) 698-8444. 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 you 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.