The Delaware State Police arrested 42-year-old Keeno Exum, from Elkton, Maryland, in connection with multiple burglaries spanning almost two years.

From January 2024 through December 2025, the Delaware State Police Property Crimes Unit investigated 26 burglaries involving a suspect with similar appearance or pattern of behavior in each incident. Investigators learned the suspect typically wore similar clothing and a black mask and often targeted Asian or Hispanic restaurants between 4:30 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. Investigators discovered the suspect would either use a prybar to force open a door or throw a hard object through the business’s glass to gain access. Once inside, the suspect ransacked offices and cash registers before escaping on foot with stolen money.

Detectives learned the same suspect targeted multiple businesses in surrounding jurisdictions, including Middletown, Delaware. Through joint investigative efforts, State Police Detectives and Middletown Police Detectives identified Exum as the suspect from all incidents and found out he drove multiple vehicles, including a Toyota Camry.

On December 15, 2025, at approximately 6:15 a.m., troopers saw Exum driving the Camry on Old Capitol Trail, near St. James Church Road, in Wilmington. Troopers attempted to stop the Camry on Kirkwood Highway, near Delaware Park Drive, however Exum drove away at a high rate of speed. Troopers pursued Exum, however the pursuit was discontinued shortly after entering Pennsylvania. Investigators watched the Camry from a safe distance until it stopped at an apartment in the 800 Block of Clear Blossom Drive, in Elkton, Maryland.

Detectives requested assistance from the Elkton Police Department, who obtained a search warrant for the apartment. At approximately 11:00 a.m., the warrant was executed and Exum attempted to escape by jumping from a second story window. Exum was taken into custody. A search of the apartment revealed clothing and other items detectives believe Exum used during the burglaries.

Exum was held in the Cecil County Detention Center, in Maryland, before being extradited to Troop 2. On December 16, 2025, Exum was charged with the below offenses, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $321,611.00 cash bond.

• Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony (Felony) – 19 counts
• Burglary 3rd Degree (Felony) – 25 counts
• Possession of Burglar Tools (Felony) – 24 counts
• Attempted to Commit Burglary 3rd Degree (Felony)
• Theft $1,500 or Greater (Felony) – 13 counts
• Disregarding a Police Officer Signal (Felony)
• Theft Under $1,500 – 10 counts
• Attempted Theft Under $1,500 – 3 counts
• Criminal Mischief – 24 counts
• Multiple Traffic Offenses

The Delaware State Police arrested 62-year-old Bryan Debello, of Smyrna, Delaware, for a fifth-offense felony DUI and related traffic charges Monday night in Dover.

On December 15, 2025, at approximately 11:30 p.m., troopers were dispatched to the area of Fast Landing Road and East Denneys Road, in Dover, for a report of a disabled vehicle in the roadway. Troopers located a Dodge Grand Caravan stopped in the middle of the road. Troopers spoke with the driver, later identified as Debello, who thought he was parked at a boat ramp. Debello showed signs of impairment, and his license was suspended, so he was taken into custody and driven to Troop 9, where he continued to display signs of impairment. A computer search showed Debello had four prior DUI convictions.

Debello was charged with the below offenses, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and released on a $6,051.00 unsecured bond.

• 5th Offense DUI (Felony)
• Driving While Suspended or Revoked
• No Person Shall Stop, Park, or Leave Standing any Vehicle Upon a Roadway

The Delaware State Police have arrested 31-year-old Shane Windell of Lewes, Delaware, for attempted murder and related charges following an incident at a residence in Lewes that left a woman critically injured.

On December 13, 2025, at approximately 3:10 a.m., troopers responded to a residence on the 33000 block of Tidal Way in Lewes for a check the welfare. When troopers arrived, they found a woman suffering from life-threatening physical injuries and a man, identified as Shane Windell, with serious lacerations. Troopers provided medical aid to the victim and Windell until EMS arrived, and both were taken to an area hospital. Due to the nature of the incident, Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit assumed the investigation. The investigation revealed that during an argument, Windell, who is known by the victim, repeatedly assaulted her and prevented her from leaving. It was learned that during the incident, Windell caused serious injuries to himself.

While being treated for his injuries, Windell was found to be in violation of his probation and was remanded to the custody of the Department of Corrections. On December 15, 2025, he was released from the hospital, charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $1,041,000 cash bond.

• Attempt to Commit Murder 1^st Degree (Felony)
• Kidnapping First Degree, Terrorize Victim, or a Third Person – No Release (Felony)
• Strangulation or Suffocation – Causes Serious Physical Injury to Another Person (Felony)
• Terroristic Threatening

The Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone who has any information in regard to the incident to contact Detective L. Coleman at (302) 752-3813. 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 arrested a 14-year-old, a 15-year-old, and a 16-year-old from Wilmington, Delaware, after they crashed a stolen SUV and ran from troopers Sunday afternoon.

On December 14, 2025, at approximately 12:00 p.m., the Delaware State Police dispatch center shared updated information about a Ford Explorer, which was reported stolen by the New Castle County Police Department the day prior. A trooper was patrolling on Kirkwood Highway, near Poplar Avenue in Elsmere, when they saw the stolen Explorer traveling eastbound on Kirkwood Highway. The trooper followed the Explorer on several area streets while waiting for additional law enforcement support.

Troopers saw the Explorer run a red light as it traveled southbound on North Dupont Road, crossing North Maryland Avenue, then crash into a Dodge Ram pickup truck on South Dupont Road, in Wilmington. The 14-year-old driver and the 15-year-old passenger ran away, and after a brief foot chase, they were apprehended without further incident. The 16-year-old passenger stayed at the Explorer and was taken into custody without incident.

The driver of the Dodge, a 62-year-old man from Newark, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

None of the teenage boys reported any injuries on scene.

The 14-year-old was taken to Troop 6 and charged with the below offenses, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and committed to the Department of Services for Children, Youth, and Their Families on a $3,700 secured bond.

• Receiving Stolen Property Value Over $1,500 (Felony)
• Resisting Arrest
• Vehicular Assault 3rd Degree
• Multiple Related Traffic Offenses

The 15-year-old was taken to Troop 6 and charged with the below offenses, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and released on a $2,000 unsecured bond.

• Receiving Stolen Property Value Over $1,500 (Felony)
• Resisting Arrest

The 16-year-old was taken to Troop 6 and charged with the below offenses, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and released on a $1,000 unsecured bond.

• Receiving Stolen Property Value Over $1,500 (Felony)

Delaware State Police have arrested 61-year-old Jose Morales-Colon of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for drug, weapon, and DUI offenses following a traffic stop in Millsboro.

On December 14, 2025, at approximately 12:01 a.m., a trooper saw a gray Dodge Charger traveling northbound on Dupont Boulevard near Centerview Drive in Millsboro with a headlight out. The trooper pulled the car over spoke to the driver, identified as Jose Morales-Colon. While the trooper spoke to Morales-Colon, they smelled the odor of marijuana coming from the car, and Morales-Colon showed multiple signs of impairment. Standardized Field Sobriety Tests were administered, and after the tests Morales-Colon was taken into custody without incident. During a search of the car, troopers found the following items:

• Approximately 18.77 grams of cocaine
• Approximately .72 grams of marijuana
• .5 dosage units of suspected oxycodone
• Large, serrated machete concealed in the rear passenger seat
• $8,135 in suspected drug proceeds

Morales-Colon was taken to Troop 4, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $51,503 cash bond.

• Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon (Felony)
• Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance, Tier 2 (Felony)
• Consume Marijuana, Personal Use Quantity in Public Areas/Motor Vehicle
• Possession of a Controlled or Counterfeit Substance except Human Growth Hormone Without a Prescription
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – 2 counts
• Driving a Vehicle Under the Influence of a Combination of Alcohol and Any Drug
• Failure to Have Two Headlamps
• Other Traffic Violations

Delaware State Police have arrested 42-year-old Donnel Eaddy of Dover, Delaware, for a felony gun offense, resisting arrest, and DUI following a traffic stop in Dover.

On December 12, 2025, at approximately 9:50 p.m., a trooper on patrol saw a gray Chevrolet Malibu traveling northbound on US Route 13 near Jerome Drive, swerving all over the road. The trooper pulled the car over spoke to the driver, identified as Donnel Eaddy. While troopers spoke to Eaddy, he showed multiple signs of impairment and Standardized Field Sobriety Tests were administered. After the tests, Eaddy resisted arrest but was ultimately taken into custody after a taser deployment. During an inventory search of the car, troopers found a multi-caliber rifle, magazines, and ammunition.

Eaddy was taken to Troop 9, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of Peace Court 7, and released after posting a $2,650 secured bond.

• Possession of a Firearm/Destructive Weapon if Previously Convicted of a Violent Felony (Felony)
• Driving Under the Influence of a Combination of Alcohol and Any Drug
• Resisting Arrest
• Failure to Remain in a Single Lane

The Delaware State Police have arrested 39-year-old Neal Barnes, 52-year-old Anthony James, and 51-year-old Kevin Walker, all from Dover, Delaware, for felony drug and gun charges following three search warrants in Dover.

On December 11, 2025, members of the Kent County Drug Unit executed search warrants at three residences on the 60, 70, and 100 blocks of Vanessa Drive in Dover. The search warrants were obtained following an investigation of Neal Barnes, Anthony James, and Kevin Walker for the distribution of illegal narcotics from their residences. During the search warrants, all three suspects were detained inside their respective homes without incident, and a child was present in Walker’s residence.

During a search of Barnes’ residence, detectives found the following items:

• Approximately 2.76 grams of cocaine
• Approximately 99.76 grams of crack cocaine
• 9mm handgun and ammunition
• .38 caliber handgun and ammunition
• Digital scales
• Drug paraphernalia

During a search of James’ residence, detectives found the following items:

• Approximately 19.88 grams of crack cocaine
• Approximately 52.59 grams of cocaine
• Drug paraphernalia
• $2,472 in suspected drug proceeds

During a search of Walker’s residence, detectives found the following items:

• Approximately .69 grams of heroin
• Approximately .35 grams of methamphetamine
• Approximately 11.77 grams of crack cocaine
• Approximately 31 ecstasy pills
• Approximately 14 acetaminophen and oxycodone hydrochloride pills
• Approximately 21 buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual films

Barnes was arrested and taken to Troop 3, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $57,000 cash bond.

• Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance, Tier 3 (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tier 3 (Felony)
• Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm/Destructive Weapon if Previously Convicted of a Violent Felony (Felony) – 3 counts
• Possession of a Controlled or Counterfeit Substance except Human Growth Hormone without a Prescription
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

James was arrested and taken to Troop 3, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $146,000 cash bond.

• Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance, Tier 3 (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tier 3 (Felony)
• Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance, Tier 2 (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tier 2 (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Walker was arrested and taken to Troop 3, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $39,500 secured bond.

• Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance, Tier 2 (Felony) – 2 counts
• Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tier 2 (Felony) – 2 counts
• Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance (Felony) – 2 counts
• Possession of a Controlled or Counterfeit Substance except Human Growth Hormone without a Prescription – 5 counts
• Endangering the Welfare of a Child by Committing a Drug Offense with a Child in the Dwelling

Delaware State Police have arrested 51-year-old David Thornton of Essex, Maryland, following a carjacking incident that occurred yesterday afternoon in Middletown.

On December 12, 2025, at approximately 1:15 p.m., a Texas man was traveling north on State Route 301 near Summit Bridge Road, in a white Chevrolet Silverado, when he saw two vehicles that had been involved in a crash. The man stopped to help and spoke to the driver of a Mercedes involved in the crash, later identified as David Thornton. While the victim was calling 9-1-1, he saw Thronton get into the driver’s seat of his Silverado. When the victim opened the back door of the Silverado, Thornton began reaching for something, told the victim to get out, and sped away.

The Silverado was tracked electronically and was located a short time later on the ramp from northbound I-95 to Airport Road after it struck a guard rail. When troopers arrived, Thornton was taken into custody without incident. During a search of the Silverado, troopers found a revolver style CO2 BB gun.

Thornton was taken to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries from the crashes. After he was released, he 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 Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $20,000 cash bond.

• Robbery 1^st Degree (Felony)
• Multiple Crash Related Traffic Violations

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.