Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred last night in Millsboro.

On May 28, 2025, at approximately 9:44 p.m., troopers responded to the 27000 block of Patriots Way in Millsboro for a report of a shooting. When troopers arrived, they learned that an unknown suspect fired an unknown number of shots that hit an occupied house. No one was injured, and the incident remains under investigation.

Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit continues its investigation and urges anyone who has information about this incident to contact Detective J. O’Neil at (302) 752-3810. 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 at a business in Bear last night.

On May 27, 2025, at approximately 9:31 p.m., troopers responded to La Estrella Tienda Mexicana, located at 795 Pulaski Highway, Bear, for a report of a robbery. The preliminary investigation revealed 2 suspects arrived at the business after it had just closed, and approached an employee, who was at the register with a money bag. The suspects remained in the store after they were informed the business was closed, and continued inquiring about products. The employee eventually placed the money bag down, and assisted the suspects with retrieving an item within the store. Upon returning to the front of the store, the employee noticed the money bag was missing, and notified another employee. Following this, one of the suspects returned the money bag to the employee, who noticed money was missing from the bag. The employees attempted to stop the suspects from leaving the store; however, the suspects pushed the employees, and fled to the parking lot. The suspects then entered a black vehicle and fled with an undisclosed amount of money. The 2 employees were not injured.

The suspects are described as an unknown black male, and an unknown black female. Surveillance video and images are not yet available.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information about this case to contact Detective J. Dempsey by calling (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 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 33-year-old Robert Layton and 31-year-old Jasmine Rokos, both from Bridgeville, Delaware for burglary and related charges following a burglary at a Seaford home last week.

On May 23, 2025, troopers responded to the 24000 block of German Road in Seaford for a report of a burglary. When troopers arrived, they learned that earlier in the week, unknown suspects had forced entry to the unoccupied home. Once inside, the suspects stole electronics, power tools, automotive parts, welding equipment, and fishing rods valued at over $12,000. Through investigative means, detectives identified Layton and Rokos as the suspects and obtained warrants for their arrest.

On May 26, 2025, Delaware State Police and Bridgeville Police Department, executed a search warrant at a residence on Laverty Lane in Bridgeville. Layton and Rokos were taken into custody without incident and during a search of the residence, detectives recovered the following items:

• Stolen items from the burglary
• .410-gauge shotgun
• .22 caliber rifle
• Stolen .25 caliber handgun
• Drug paraphernalia

Layton and Rokos were arrested and taken to Troop 4 where they were charged with multiple crimes.

Layton, who is a convicted felon, and a person prohibited, was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $80,600 secured bond.

• Burglary 2nd Degree (Felony)
• Theft $1,500 or Greater (Felony)
• Selling Stolen Property Valued over $1,500 or 2 or More Prior Convictions (Felony)
• Receiving Stolen Property Valued over $1,500 (Felony)
• Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm/Destructive Weapon if Previously Convicted of a Violent Felony (Felony) – 3 counts
• Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Person Prohibited Prior Violent Crime or Felony (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Rokos was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3, and released on her own recognizance.

• Burglary 2nd Degree (Felony)
• Theft $1,500 or Greater (Felony)
• Selling Stolen Property Valued over $1,500 or 2 or More Prior Convictions (Felony)
• Receiving Stolen Property Valued over $1,500 (Felony)
• Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony)

The Delaware State Police have arrested 23-year-old Randolph Clayton, and 19-year-old Anyla Brewer, both of Seaford, Delaware, for several felony drug charges following a Probation and Parole search.

On May 22, 2025, at approximately 9:54 a.m., Sussex County Governor’s Task Force was requested by Probation & Parole to assist while they conducted an administrative search at probationer Randolph Clayton’s residence on Woodland Mills Drive in Seaford. During the search of the residence, a child was present, and Clayton and Brewer were taken into custody. The search led to the discovery of the following items:

• Approximately 36.27 grams of heroin
• Approximately 9.46 grams of crack cocaine
• 10 oxycodone pills
• Digital scale
• Drug paraphernalia

Clayton and Brewer were arrested and taken to Troop 4 where they were charged with multiple crimes.

Clayton was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $52,000 cash bond.

• Possession with Intent to Deliver 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 Controlled Substance, Tier 1 (Felony)
• Conspiracy 2^nd Degree (Felony)
• Endangering the Welfare of a Child by Committing a Drug Offense with a Child in the Dwelling
• Possession of a Controlled Substance without a Prescription
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – 2 counts

Brewer was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and released on a $33,000 unsecured bond.

• Possession with Intent to Deliver 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 Controlled Substance, Tier 1 (Felony)
• Maintaining a Drug Property (Felony)
• Conspiracy 2^nd Degree (Felony)
• Endangering the Welfare of a Child by Committing a Drug Offense with a Child in the Dwelling
• Possession of a Controlled Substance without a Prescription
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – 2 counts

The Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that took place Sunday night at a Burger King in Bear.

On May 25, 2025, at approximately 11:06 p.m., troopers responded to a report of a robbery at the Burger King, located at 1170 Pulaski Highway in Bear. The preliminary investigation revealed that two unknown black male suspects approached a Burger King employee while she was taking out the trash. One of the suspects pointed a firearm at the employee, and demanded money from within the business. The employee complied, and the suspects fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of money.

The suspects are described as black males wearing dark-colored clothing. Surveillance video and images are not yet available.

The Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit is investigating this incident. Detectives are asking for anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective R. Strecker by calling 302-365-8413. 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 identified 21-year-old Kendrick Mason of Magnolia, Delaware, as the man who died in the accidental shooting last week in Magnolia.

The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective A. Bluto by calling 302-741-2859. 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 identified 58-year-old Antonio Hopkins of Millsboro, Delaware, as the man who died in a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Sunday morning in Millsboro.

The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Sergeant A. Mitchell by calling 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 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 are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred early this morning in Millsboro that left one man dead.

On May 25, 2025, at approximately 2:30 a.m., a 2006 Toyota Sienna was traveling southbound on Millsboro Highway, just north of East Line Road. At the same time, a 2010 Victory motorcycle was traveling northbound on Millsboro Highway, in the same area. For reasons under investigation, the Toyota failed to maintain its lane as it navigated a curve in the roadway, and entered the motorcycle’s path of travel in the northbound lane of Millsboro Highway. As a result, the Toyota struck the motorcycle, causing the motorcyclist to be ejected.

The motorcyclist, a 58-year-old man from Millsboro, Delaware, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family and relatives are notified.

The driver of the Toyota, a 48-year-old man from Salisbury, Maryland, was not injured. Two of the Toyota’s passengers were taken to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. A third passenger was not injured.

The roadway was closed for approximately 3.5 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Sergeant A. Mitchell by calling 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 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 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.

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.