The Delaware State Police arrested 42-year-old Christopher Naylor, of Dover, Delaware, for felony drug charges in Dover.

On March 2, 2026, at approximately 2:20 p.m., members of the Kent County Governor’s Task Force responded to the 800 block of Artis Drive in Dover to locate Christpher Naylor, who had a capias warrant for failure to appear in New Castle County Court of Common Pleas. When detectives arrived, they saw Naylor exiting a tent in the backyard of the property. He was taken into custody without incident. While taking him into custody, detectives saw drugs and drug paraphernalia in plain view in the tent.

During a search of the tent, detectives found the following items:

• Approximately 10.13 grams of methamphetamines
• Digital scale
• Drug paraphernalia

Naylor was taken to Troop 3, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $15,001 secured bond.

• Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance, Tier 2 (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tier 2 (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

The Delaware State Police arrested 59-year-old Jacquelline Bolden, of Dover, Delaware, for felony 5th offense DUI, and related traffic charges, following a traffic stop Monday night in Dover.

On March 2, 2026, at approximately 10:25 p.m., a trooper saw a Chevrolet Tahoe traveling northbound on South DuPont Highway near Walnut Shade Road with a registration violation. The trooper pulled the Tahoe over and spoke to the driver, identified as Jacquelline Bolden, who showed multiple signs of impairment.  Standardized Field Sobriety Tests were administered, and after the tests, she was arrested for driving under the influence.

A computer check showed that Bolden had four prior DUI-related convictions.

Bolden was taken to Troop 3, where she was charged with the offenses listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $6,600 secured bond.

• 5^th Offense DUI (Felony)
• Driving with an Expired Licenses
• Failure to Have Required Insurance
• Fictitious or Canceled Registration

The Delaware State Police have arrested 24-year-old Jose Gonzales-Morales of Wilmington, Delaware, for theft following an investigation into a stolen engagement ring at the car wash where he worked in Wilmington.

On February 15, 2026, troopers responded to the Magic Car Wash located at 3221 Naamans Road in Wilmington for a theft complaint.  Troopers learned that after a customer had their car washed, their engagement ring was missing from inside the car, where they had mistakenly left it.  Troopers spoke with several car wash employees, including Gonzales-Morales, but the ring could not be recovered.

Troopers later learned that the victim had provided area pawn shops with a flyer showing a picture of the missing ring in case someone tried to pawn it.  That effort proved to be successful. On February 23, 2026, Gonzales-Morales responded to a Wilmington-area pawn shop where he attempted to pawn the ring. The pawn shop owner, having previously received a flyer, recovered the ring and returned it to the victim.

On February 28, 2026, Gonzales-Morales was arrested without incident and taken to Troop 1, where he was charged with the following offenses, arraigned by the Justice of the Peace Court 11, and released on a $2,500 unsecured bond.

• Theft $1500 or Greater (Felony)
• Provide False Statement to Law Enforcement (Felony)

The Delaware State Police has identified 29-year-old Brian Silva of New Castle, Delaware, as the man who died in a fatal motorcycle crash on Friday afternoon in Wilmington.

The investigation is still ongoing by the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit.  Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the crash or has any information to contact Master Corporal R. Kunicki at (302) 365-8417. 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 has identified 26-year-old Yeyson Perez-Ortiz of Laurel, Delaware, as the man who died in a single-vehicle fatal crash on Saturday morning in Laurel.

The investigation is still ongoing by the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit.  Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the crash or has any information to contact Master Corporal K. Argo at (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 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 is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Friday afternoon in Wilmington.

On February 27, 2026, at approximately 3:30 p.m., a Harley-Davidson was traveling north on DuPont Highway (US 13) approaching the intersection with Millside Drive in Wilmington. At the same time, a Lexus UX was stopped behind a Mitsubishi Mirage in the left turn lane at that intersection. For reasons still under investigation, the motorcycle collided with the rear of the Lexus. As a result, the motorcyclist was ejected from the Harley-Davidson, and the Lexus was pushed into the Mitsubishi.

The motorcyclist, a 29-year-old male from New Castle, Delaware, was transported to a nearby hospital, where he died. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.

The roadway was closed for approximately three hours for the preliminary crash investigation.

The investigation is still ongoing by the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit.  Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the crash or has any information to contact Master Corporal R. Kunicki at (302) 365-8417. 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 is investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Saturday morning in Laurel.

On February 28, 2026, at approximately 2:25 a.m., a Chevrolet S10 was traveling westbound on Laurel Road west of Curley Road, in Laurel.  For reasons currently under investigation, the vehicle failed to negotiate a slight curve and ran off the south edge of the roadway.  The vehicle then entered a deep ditch, struck a tree, and overturned onto its roof.

The driver, a 26-year-old man from Laurel, was not wearing his seatbelt and was pronounced dead at the scene.  His name is being withheld until his family is notified.

The roadway was closed for approximately three hours for the preliminary crash investigation.

The investigation is still ongoing by the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit.  Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the crash or has any information to contact Master Corporal K. Argo at (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 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 arrested 52-year-old Aldo Funari II, of Carneys Point Township, New Jersey, in connection with a pepper spray assault that occurred Thursday afternoon at a Newark convenience store.

On February 26, 2026, at approximately 12:30 p.m., troopers responded to the Wawa located at 274 East Chestnut Hill Road for a report of an assault. The preliminary investigation revealed two drivers became involved in a verbal dispute after one accused the other of crashing into their vehicle. During the argument, Funari sprayed the other driver in their eyes with pepper spray.

The victim, a 69-year-old man from Newark, was treated on scene by emergency medical services and released.

Funari was taken into custody without incident and transported to Troop 6. He was charged with Assault Second Degree (Felony), arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and released on a $2,500 unsecured bond.

Colonel William D. Crotty, the Superintendent of the Delaware State Police, proudly announces the graduation of the 105^th Delaware State Police and 101^st Municipal Police Recruit Class.

On February 19, 2026, a graduation ceremony was held at Dover Middle School to commemorate the successful completion of the Delaware State Police Training Academy.  There, 20 Delaware State Troopers and 9 Municipal Police Officers, representing the Delaware Natural Resources Police, the Georgetown Police Department, the Middletown Police Department, and the Millsboro Police Department, were recognized, marking the beginning of their careers in public service.

In addition to a message from one of their own, Trooper Gabriel Hayes, who was selected by his classmates to address the class and guests, the program also included messages to the class from:

Governor Matthew Meyer
State of Delaware

State Prosecutor Dan Logan
Delaware Department of Justice

Secretary Joshua A. Bushweller
Department of Safety and Homeland Security

Colonel William D. Crotty
Superintendent of the Delaware State Police

In recognition of exemplary achievements, the following awards were presented:

Trooper David Hernandez
Delaware State Police Academy Physical Fitness Award

Trooper Maximillian Schwetje
Outstanding Proficiency in Police Firearms Award

Patrolman Keishawn Mansfield, Georgetown Police Department
Outstanding Proficiency in Police Firearms Award

Patrolman Horace Rose, Georgetown Police Department
Delaware State Police Academy Core Value Award

Trooper Maximillian Schwetje
The Secretary of Safety and Homeland Security Award

Patrolman Autumn Potter, Millsboro Police Department
The Attorney General’s Award for Legal Excellence

Officer Eric Johnson, Middletown Police Department
Delaware Association of Chiefs of Police Award

Trooper Gabriel Hayes
Governor’s Outstanding Recruit Trooper Award

105^th Delaware State Police Recruit Class

Trooper Damian Alexander

Trooper Justin Altemus

Trooper Gavin Burton

Trooper Shawn Church

Trooper Jonathan Crist

Trooper Gracie Frech

Trooper Nicolas Gaspich

Trooper Miller Gladding

Trooper Gabriel Hayes

Trooper Raymond Hearns

Trooper David Hernandez

Trooper Jacob Hudson

Trooper Strovenscolv Larochelle

Trooper Macy Layfield

Trooper Courtney McCloskey

Trooper Brendan McKewen

Trooper Carlton North

Trooper Tyler Sareyka

Trooper Maximillian Schwetje

Trooper Brock Vincent

101^st Municipal Police Recruit Class

Officer Spencer Failing, Delaware Natural Resources Police

Officer Gabriel Martin, Delaware Natural Resources Police

Patrolman Alec Barr, Georgetown Police Department

Patrolman Keishawn Mansfield, Georgetown Police Department

Patrolman Dominick Redshaw, Georgetown Police Department

Patrolman Horace Rose, Georgetown Police Department

Officer Eric Johnson, Middletown Police Department

Officer Yordi Ventura, Middletown Police Department

Patrolman Autumn Potter, Millsboro Police Department