The Delaware State Police have arrested a 15-year-old, 17-year-old, and Troy Alston, 18, all students at Glasgow High School in Newark, Delaware in connection with a gun investigation on Wednesday morning.

On December 3, 2025, at approximately 9:19 a.m., the School Resource Officer (SRO) at Glasgow High School, located at 1901 South College Avenue in Newark, was alerted by staff that a 15-year-old, 17-year-old and Alston were overheard talking about a “trap”, which is commonly known to law enforcement as a handgun.  Due to these statements, the students were escorted to the office.

When the 15-year-old student was contacted by the SRO, he immediately fled into the hallway where a struggle ensued.  The 17-year-old male student and Alston grabbed the SRO from behind, attempting to prevent the trooper from taking the 15-year-old into custody.  All three students were subsequently taken into custody without further incident.

A search of the 15-year-old student’s backpack led to the discovery of a loaded .40 caliber handgun.  A computer check revealed the gun had been reported stolen to the New Castle City Police Department.  No students or staff were harmed.

The 15-year-old male student from Newark, Delaware, was taken to Troop 2, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court No. 11 and committed to a Department of Services for Children, Youth & Their Families (DSCYF) facility in lieu of $117,000 cash bond.

• Possession of a Firearm by Person Under 21 (Felony)
• Possession of Ammunition by Person Under 21 (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm in a Safe School Zone (Felony)
• Carrying a Concealed Firearm (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Receiving a Stolen Firearm (Felony)
• Resisting Arrest

Troy Alston from Bear, Delaware, was taken to Troop 2, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by the Justice of the Peace Court 2, and released on a $5,000 secured bond.

• Hindering Prosecution (Felony)
• Conspiracy 2nd (Felony)
• Offensive Touching of a Law Enforcement Officer

The 17-year-old male student from Newark, Delaware was taken to Troop 2, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by the Justice of the Peace Court 2, and turned over to his legal guardians.

• Hindering Prosecution (Felony)
• Conspiracy 2nd (Felony)
• Offensive Touching of a Law Enforcement Officer

Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred Tuesday evening at the Dollar General in Townsend.

On December 2, 2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m., troopers responded to a report of a robbery at the Dollar General at 4831 Dupont Parkway in Townsend. The preliminary investigation revealed that an unknown black male entered the store, approached an employee while displaying a handgun, and demanded money. The suspect took the employee toward the office area where a second employee was located. The suspect attempted to kick open the secured office door but was unsuccessful. The suspect again demanded money from the register but fled the store on foot when he learned police were responding. No one was injured during the incident.

The suspect is described as a thin black male wearing a black ski mask and dark clothing.

Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit continues to investigate this incident. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant information is asked to contact Det. J. Dempsey at (302) 365-8472. 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 are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Tuesday night in Seaford.

On December 2, 2025, at approximately 10:10 p.m., a Toyota 4Runner was traveling in the right lane of Sussex Highway south of Brickyard Road. At the same time, a pedestrian, wearing dark clothing and not carrying a flashlight, was attempting to cross Sussex Highway southbound from the center grass median. The pedestrian crossed in the path of the Toyota and was struck in the right lane of Sussex Highway. The preliminary investigation revealed the pedestrian’s car had run out of gas along the northbound median of Sussex Highway.

The pedestrian, a 66-year-old man from Seaford, Delaware, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.

The driver of the Toyota, an 18-year-0ld man from Laurel, Delaware, was not injured.

Sussex Highway southbound was closed for approximately 3 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 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 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 arrested 18-year-old Jedidiah Dorman of Georgetown, following a shooting investigation that occurred in November.

On November 19, 2025, at approximately 5:20 p.m., troopers responded to the 22000 block of Lewes Georgetown Highway in Georgetown for a report of a residence that was struck by gunfire. The preliminary investigation revealed that an unknown suspect, fired an unknown number of shots that struck the residence. Two adults were in the home at the time. No one was injured.

Through investigative means, detectives identified Jedidiah Dorman as the suspect responsible for the shooting.

On December 1, 2025, Dorman turned himself in at Troop 4. He was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and released on a $15,000 unsecured bond.

• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Reckless Endangering First Degree (Felony) – 2 counts
• Criminal Mischief Under $1000

Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives ask anyone who has relevant information to contact Detective H. Lingo by calling (302) 752-3798. 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 a robbery that occurred Monday evening at Christiana Mall’s Levi’s.

On December 1, 2025, at approximately 7:30 p.m., troopers responded to a report of a robbery at Levi’s located inside the Christina Mall at 132 Christiana Mall Road in Newark. The preliminary investigation revealed an unknown black male entered the store, shoved the clerk who was counting money, and fled after taking an undisclosed amount of cash from the register. No one was injured during the incident.

Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective D. Patterson at (302) 365-8404. 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 43-year-old Dionne Warner of Harrington, Delaware, for aggravated menacing and weapon-related charges following a series of shots-fired incidents between Saturday evening and Sunday morning in Harrington.

On November 29, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m., troopers responded to the 500 block of Staytonville Road in Harrington for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, troopers learned that a small passenger car had been seen leaving the area after several shots were heard. At approximately 11:15 p.m., troopers responded back to the same location after the same passenger car returned and fired a shot towards the residence. The car was seen circling the area several times before fleeing. During the investigation, troopers recovered a spent shell casing and live ammunition at the scene.

On November 30, 2025, at approximately 5:00 a.m., the same vehicle returned and fled the area after additional shots were heard. At approximately 10:30 a.m., an unknown black male driver was seen yelling from the same passenger car involved in the previous reported incidents. No homes in the area were struck, and no injuries were reported as a result of the gunfire in any of the events.

Through investigative means, Dionne Warner was identified as the suspect during the shots-fired incidents. Warner did not appear to have any ties with the residents. The investigation revealed that during each incident, Warner was reportedly searching for a family member he believed was in the area. However, detectives confirmed there is no known affiliation between that individual and the residents.

On November 30, 2025, troopers arrested Warner at his residence without incident on a separate active warrant. Warner, who is a convicted felon and prohibited from possessing deadly weapons, was taken to Troop 3 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 $47,000 cash bond.

• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
• Aggravated Menacing (Felony) – 4 counts
• Harassment – 4 counts

The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant information to contact Detective S. Heitzman at (302) 698-8555. 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 has identified 60-year-old Roy Childress, of Middletown, Delaware, as the man who died in the four-car fatal crash in Newark on Saturday.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the collision or has video to contact Sgt. J. Jefferson at (302) 365-8484. 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 has arrested 48-year-old Danielle Marshall, from Tampa, Florida, in connection with an identity theft investigation that occurred Friday in Bear.

On November, 28, 2025, at approximately 11:00 a.m., troopers responded to the Citizens Bank, located at 146 Fox Hunt Drive, in Bear, for a reported fraud in progress. When troopers arrived, bank staff said that a women attempted to use a fake New Jersey driver’s license and a bank card belonging to an account holder to change the account holder’s information. The fake driver’s license had the woman’s photograph but with the account holder’s legitimate personal information. Bank staff said they were notified of the woman’s description after she attempted the same thing at another area Citizens Bank earlier in the day, but she was unsuccessful.

Bank staff provided troopers a description of the woman, who was in the process of leaving the area. Troopers located and arrested the woman, who was identified as Danielle Marshall.

Marshall was taken to Troop 2 where she was charged with Identity Theft (Felony), arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and committed to the Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution on a $10,000.00 secured bond.

The Delaware State Police is investigating a four-car fatal crash that occurred Saturday morning in Newark.

On November 29, 2025, at approximately 9:45 a.m., a Honda Civic, followed by an unknown vehicle, a Subaru Impreza, and a Hyundai Elantra, were all traveling northbound on Salem Church Road, south of the overpass for I-95. At the same time, a Chevrolet Malibu was traveling southbound on Salem Church Road, but was in the northbound lane as it approached the line of northbound cars.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the unknown vehicle entered the southbound lane in an attempt to pass the Honda Civic. As the unknown vehicle and the Malibu approached each other, the Malibu swerved back into the southbound lane but then overcorrected and swerved back into the northbound lane, crashing head-on into the Civic. The Malibu continued southbound before crashing into the Impreza, and then the Elantra.

The driver of the Civic, a 60-year-old man from Middletown, Delaware, was pronounced dead on scene. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.

The driver of the Impreza, a 36-year-old man from Newark, Delaware, and the driver of the Elantra, a 32-year-old man from Wilmington, Delaware, did not report any injuries on scene.

The driver of the Malibu, a 21-year-old man from Dover, Delaware, was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The unknown vehicle did not crash and drove away from the scene.

The roadway was closed for approximately 4 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the collision or has video to contact Sgt. J. Jefferson at (302) 365-8484. 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 arrested 22-year-old Wajahne Leggett, from Wilmington, Delaware, for felony drug charges during a DUI checkpoint early Thursday morning in New Castle.

On November 27, 2025, troopers and partnering agencies were working a DUI checkpoint, organized by the Office of Highway Safety, on Wilmington Road, near Municipal Boulevard, in New Castle. At approximately 12:15 a.m., a Toyota Camry entered the checkpoint and troopers contacted the driver, identified as Wajahne Leggett. Troopers saw cash and several individually packaged bags of suspected marijuana in plain view, consistent with drug sales. A search of the Camry led to the discovery of 481 grams of suspected marijuana and $1,230.00 in suspected drug proceeds.

Leggett was arrested and taken to the New Castle City Police Department where he was charged with the below listed offenses, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and released on a $3,000.00 unsecured bond.

• Possession with the Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance Tier 1 Quantity (Felony)