Delaware State Police have arrested 36-year-old Ignacio Reyes-Hernandez, from Wilmington, Delaware, for robbery and related charges in connection with an armed robbery that occurred Friday afternoon in Wilmington.

On November 14, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m., troopers responded to a report of an armed robbery at La Oaxaquena Grocery Store, located at 107 North Maryland Avenue, in Wilmington. The preliminary investigation revealed that two unknown suspects entered the store and demanded money from a store employee. One of the suspects pointed a handgun at customers and employees during the incident. The armed suspect lost balance while reaching over the counter and subsequently fired a single shot. No one was injured. The suspects fled with money, an employee’s personal property, and then drove away in a dark colored sedan.

Detectives identified the getaway vehicle as a black Hyundai Elantra with a Virginia tag. On November 15, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m., officers from the Wilmington Police Department located the Elantra, stopped it, and identified the driver as Ignacio Reyes-Hernandez. State police detectives took Reyes-Hernandez into custody and determined he was one of the suspects involved in the robbery.

Reyes-Hernandez was taken to Troop 2 where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $68,000 cash bond.

• Robbery First Degree – Display What Appears to be a Deadly Weapon (Felony)
• Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)

Detectives are also seeking an additional suspect, described as a Black man, approximately 6’2″ to 6’5″ tall and weighing 200–230 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black jacket, black pants, black boots, and a black ski mask.

Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed this incident or has relevant information to contact Detective D. Armstrong at (302) 365-8440. 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.

This advisory updates and clarifies the Delaware State Police news release issued on October 6^th, 2025, regarding the Permit to Purchase Firearms Instructor information.

What’s new/clarified for instructors

• Instructor pre-approval is optional. If you choose not to seek pre-approval, course compliance will be confirmed during the applicant’s permit review.
• Instructor Portal is live: Permit to Purchase Instructor Portal
• Pre-approved instructors who meet statutory requirements will appear on the public list of approved providers.
• Helpline hours:
  • Mon – Sat 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.| Sun 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
  • Contact: (302) 741-2800 | DSP_SBIP2PMail@delaware.gov
• Training course requirements are defined in Delaware Code Online

Call to action for instructors: Review the Training Course Guidelines and, if desired, submit the optional pre-approval via the Instructor Portal.

Delaware State Police have identified 36-year-old Ashley Henry, of New Castle, Delaware, as the woman who died in the fatal crash early Saturday morning in New Castle.

Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information is asked 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.

Delaware State Police have identified 30-year-old Jeremy Mitchell, of Georgetown, Delaware, as the man who died in the fatal crash on Thursday in Delmar.

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 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 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.

Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred Friday afternoon in Wilmington.

On November 14, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m., troopers responded to a report of an armed robbery at La Oaxaquena Grocery Store, located at 107 North Maryland Avenue, in Wilmington. The preliminary investigation revealed that two unknown suspects entered the store and demanded money from a store employee. One of the suspects pointed a handgun at customers and employees during the incident. The armed suspect lost balance while reaching over the counter and subsequently fired a single shot from the handgun. No one was injured. The suspects fled with money, an employee’s personal property, and then drove away in a dark colored sedan.

Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed this incident or has relevant information to contact Detective D. Armstrong at (302) 365-8440. 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.

Delaware State Police have arrested 36-year-old Ashley Wright of Dover, Delaware, for vehicular homicide and traffic-related charges following a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred early Saturday morning in New Castle.

On November 15, 2025, at approximately 1:00 a.m., a Kenworth tractor trailer was traveling southbound in the left middle lane of North DuPont Highway, approaching Christiana Road. At the same time, a Lexus ES 350 approached the tractor trailer from the rear. The preliminary investigation revealed the Lexus failed to slow down and collided with the left rear of the Kenworth’s trailer. As a result, the Lexus spun, slid over a raised concrete median, and collided with a traffic sign.

The passenger of the Lexus, a 36-year-old woman from New Castle, Delaware, was ejected during the crash. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Her name is being withheld until family is notified.

The driver of the Lexus, identified as Ashley Wright, was taken to an area hospital by ambulance for non-life-threatening injuries. Wright showed signs of impairment at the time of the crash.

The driver of the Kenworth, a 32-year-old man from Delaware City, Delaware, was not injured.

North DuPont Highway southbound was closed for approximately 6 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

After being released from the hospital, Wright was taken to Troop 2 and charged with the crimes listed below. She was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11 and released after posting $10,102 cash bond.

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• Vehicular Homicide 2^nd Degree (Felony)
• Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol
• Traffic Offenses

Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information is asked 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 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 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.

Delaware State Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred yesterday in Delmar.

On November 13, 2025, at approximately 5:12 p.m., a GMC Sierra was traveling northbound on Sussex Highway approaching West Snake Road. For reasons still under investigation, the GMC left the west side of the roadway, crossed the median and entered the southbound lanes of travel. The GMC then exited the west side of the road and struck a tree.

The driver, a 30-year-old man from Georgetown, Delaware, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.

Sussex Highway was closed for approximately 4 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

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 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 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 55-year-old Richard Banks of Bridgeville, Delaware, for felony firearms offenses, following an investigation of him possessing firearms as a person prohibited.

On November 6, 2025, members of the Delaware State Police Firearm Transaction Approval Program (FTAP) and the Delaware State Police Special Operations Response Team, responded to a residence on the 11000 block of Silent Hill Road in Bridgeville, following an investigation of Richard Banks, for the possession of firearms or ammunition as a person prohibited. Detectives contacted Banks, who was in possession of a concealed handgun while trespassing on an adjacent property. He was taken into custody without incident.

A consent search of the residence led to the discovery of the following items:

• Desert Eagle .44 caliber handgun
• Sig Sauer SP2340 handgun
• Sig Sauer P938 handgun
• Sig Sauer M-400 rifle
• Remington 870 12-gauge shotgun
• Remington 870 20-gauge shotgun
• Remington 1100 12-gauge shotgun
• Remington 700 .308 caliber rifle
• Marlin .17 caliber rifle
• Mossberg 640 .22 caliber rifle
• Assorted Ammunition

Banks, who is a convicted felon and prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition, was arrested and taken to Troop 5. He was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $86,001 secured bond.

• Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon – Firearm (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony) – 12 counts
• Possession of a Firearm or Destructive Weapon by a Person Prohibited with a Prior Conviction of Use, Possession, or Sale of Drugs and a Previous Conviction of a Violent Felony (Felony) – 11 counts
• Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Person Prohibited with a Prior Violent Crime or Felony (Felony)
• Criminal Trespass 3^rd Degree