Delaware State Police S.O.A.R. Searching for Wanted Sex Offenders

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.

 

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Samuel Michael Sex Offender Registry - Wanted statusJimmy Barlow Sex Offender Registry - Wanted statusRichard Ricks Sex Offender Registry - Wanted statusGeorge Morgan Sex Offender Registry - Wanted statusAuterian Sheppard Sex Offender Registry - Wanted status


Homeless Sex Offender Notification

The following individuals are not wanted. 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.

 

 

Christopher Sands Sex Offender Registry - Homeless statusMichael Miller Sex Offender Registry - Homeless statusLamar Trower Sex Offender Registry - Homeless status

 

 


State Police Asking for Witnesses Following Fatal Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Crash in Harbeson

Delaware State Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of one man early this morning.

On April 19, 2024, at approximately 2:18 a.m., a silver car was driving northbound on Harbeson Road north of Lewes-Georgetown Highway. At the same time, for reasons under investigation, a pedestrian was in the northbound lane of Harbeson Road. The pedestrian was hit by the silver car. A short time later, a smaller white SUV also driving northbound, hit the pedestrian. Both vehicles left the scene.

The victim, a 28-year-old man from Seaford, was taken to a nearby hospital where he died. His name is being withheld until his family has been notified.

As of now, surveillance video and images of the vehicles are not available.

Harbeson Road was closed for approximately 4 hours while investigators examined the scene and cleared the roadway.

The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash or might have more information to contact Master Corporal K. Argo by calling (302) 703-3264. 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.


State Police Detectives Investigating Armed Robbery in Dover

The Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery this morning in Dover.

On April 19, 2024, at approximately 4:00 a.m., troopers responded to an armed robbery in the parking lot of Waffle House, located at 4003 South Dupont Highway in Dover. During the preliminary investigation, detectives learned that four women were sitting in a disabled car waiting for help when they were approached by two black men with guns. The suspects demanded the victims’ property from the car, and they complied. The suspects fled on foot from the scene. The four women were not hurt.

As of now, surveillance video and images of the suspects are not available.

The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit is investigating this robbery. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective S. O’Leary by calling 302-698-8527. 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 – Victim Identified* State Police Investigates Fatal Bicycle Crash in Camden

Delaware State Police have identified 52-year-old Gregory Robinson of Dover, Delaware, as the man who died in the fatal bicycle crash in Camden on April 17, 2024.

The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Sgt. A. Mitchell by calling (302) 698-8518. 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.

 


State Police Arrest Man for Selling Stolen Car Following Vehicle Theft Investigation in Bridgeville

Delaware State Police arrested 66-year-old Henry Williams, of Bridgeville, Delaware, for selling a stolen car following a vehicle theft investigation that began last week in Bridgeville.

On April 12, 2024, at approximately 11:32 a.m., troopers investigated a report of a vehicle theft from a property on the 4600 block of Dublin Hill Road in Bridgeville. Troopers learned the victim’s gray 2004 Ford Taurus had been parked on his friend’s property with the friend’s permission since 2021. On April 11, 2024, the victim observed the car was no longer on the property, and his friend, identified as Henry Williams, was unable to provide the whereabouts of the car. Through investigative means, Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Detectives discovered Williams falsely claimed to be the owner of the Taurus and sold it to a car dealer in Laurel on April 10, 2024. Subsequently, detectives obtained a warrant for Williams’ arrest.

On April 17, 2024, Williams turned himself in at Troop 5, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and released on his own recognizance.


Henry Williams

  • Selling Stolen Property Valued at Over $1,500 (Felony)
  • Theft of a Motor Vehicle (Felony)
  • Theft by False Pretense
  • Falsifying Business Records


State Police Investigates Fatal Bicycle Crash in Camden

Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a bicyclist on Wednesday evening in Camden.

On April 17, 2024, at approximately 9:17 p.m., a 2015 Nissan Altima was traveling southbound on Old Camden Road, just west of the South Dupont Highway intersection. For reasons under investigation, a bicyclist was attempting to cross South Dupont Highway and Old Camden Road from the east to the west. The bicyclist crossed directly in front of the Nissan. As a result, the Nissan struck the bicyclist in the southbound travel lane of Old Camden Road.

The bicyclist, a 52-year-old man from Delaware, was taken to an area hospital by ambulance, where he died. His name is being withheld until family and relatives are notified.

The driver of the Nissan, a 22-year-old woman from Camden, Delaware, was not injured.

South Dupont Highway and Old Camden Road were closed for approximately 4 hours to investigate the crash and cleared.

 

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The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Sgt. A. Mitchell by calling (302) 698-8518. 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- Suspect Arrested* Detectives Investigating Armed Robbery at Wilmington Kohl’s

Delaware State Police arrested 29-year-old Nyejierra Drummond of Wilmington, Delaware, for an armed robbery that occurred last week at a Kohl’s in Wilmington.

On April 9, 2024, at approximately 11:37 a.m., troopers responded to Kohl’s, located at 4437 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, for a report of a robbery. The preliminary investigation revealed a Kohl’s employee approached a black female suspect that he recognized from previous shopliftings. The suspect began walking out of the store as the employee approached her. Once outside, the suspect turned around, pulled out a handgun from her purse, and threatened to kill the employee. The suspect then walked back into the store, stole over $1,300 worth of merchandise, and fled in an unknown direction.

Through investigative means and with the assistance of Delaware Probation and Parole, Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Detectives developed probationer Nyejierra Drummond as the suspect involved in the robbery and obtained a warrant for her arrest. On April 15, 2024, Drummond was taken into custody without incident by Probation and Parole and transported to Troop 2. Drummond was charged with the offenses listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Delores J. Baylor Womens Correctional Institution on a $66,000 cash bond.

  • Robbery First Degree (Felony)
  • Aggravated Menacing (Felony)


*Update- Victim Identified* State Police Investigating Single-Vehicle Fatal Crash in Felton

Delaware State Police have identified 20-year-old Brice Feldman of Clayton, Delaware, as the man who died in a Single-Vehicle Fatal Crash in Felton on April 14, 2024.

Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Master Corporal W. Booth at (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 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.


Check on the Welfare Call Leads to DUI and Weapon Arrest

The Delaware State Police arrested 47-year-old Samuel Etheridge of Norristown, Pennsylvania, for DUI and gun charges on Sunday morning in Wilmington.

On April 14, 2024, at approximately 7:39 a.m., troopers were called for a report of an unresponsive driver who had stopped at the stop sign located on Ramsey Road, at the intersection of Thompsons Bridge Road. Upon arriving, troopers contacted the sole occupant of a maroon Acura, identified as Samuel Etheridge, who showed signs of impairment. While he was being taken into custody, a trooper saw a handgun on the driver’s seat in plain sight. Etheridge was transported to Troop 1 where he completed Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. A computer check revealed the loaded gun had been reported as stolen by the Richland Township Police Department in 2006. The computer inquiry showed Etheridge is a convicted felon and is prohibited from possessing a firearm and/or ammunition. He was charged with the below crimes, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $77,000 cash bond.

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  • Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
  • Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
  • Receiving a Stolen Firearm (Felony)
  • Driving a Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol
  • Possession of a Firearm While Under the Influence
  • Traffic Offenses