Delaware State Police have arrested 34-year-old David Waddington of Milford, Delaware and 71-year-old Roger Spurbeck of New Holland, Pennsylvania for reckless endangering and related charges following a shooting incident that occurred last night in Milford.

On September 23, 2025, at approximately 7:48 p.m., troopers responded to the 20000 block of Cedar Beach Road in Milford for a report of a reckless endangering. When troopers arrived, they learned that a residence, occupied by two adults, had been struck by gunfire. No one was injured. The investigation revealed that two men, identified as David Waddington and Roger Spurbeck, were shooting in the backyard of a nearby residence when their gunfire struck the occupied residence.

Waddington and Spurbeck were taken into custody without incident and taken to Troop 7 where they were charged with multiple crimes.

Waddington was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and released on a $76,000 unsecured bond.

• Reckless Endangering 1^st Degree (Felony) – 2 counts
• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Criminal Mischief $5,000 or More (Felony)
• Conspiracy 2^nd Degree (Felony)

Spurbeck was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and released on a $76,000 unsecured bond.

• Reckless Endangering 1^st Degree (Felony) – 2 counts
• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Criminal Mischief $5,000 or More (Felony)
• Conspiracy 2^nd Degree (Felony)

Delaware State Police have arrested 29-year-old Terrell Boyce of Greenwood, Delaware for robbery and related offenses following two knife-point robberies in Milford.

On September 14, 2025, at approximately 1:30 p.m., troopers responded to a reported robbery at Shawnee Country Store, located at 6994 Shawnee Road in Milford. The investigation revealed that two employees and a customer were inside the store when the suspect jumped over the counter and displayed a knife. He demanded an employee open the cash register, then removed an undisclosed amount of cash before fleeing the scene. No one was physically injured during the incident.

On September 19, 2025, at approximately 8:00 p.m., troopers responded to Valero Shore Stop, located at 1885 Bay Road in Milford, for a reported robbery. A preliminary investigation revealed that an unknown suspect entered the business, brandished a knife, and demanded that the clerk open the cash registers. The suspect stole an undisclosed amount of money and cigars before fleeing the scene. No one was physically injured during the incident.

Through investigative means, Delaware State Police Detectives, working with Dover Police Department Detectives, identified Boyce as the suspect for the two robberies in Milford and a robbery that occurred in the City of Dover.

Detectives obtained a warrant for Boyce’s arrest and on September 21, 2025, Dover Police Department arrested Boyce without incident. He was taken to Troop 3 where he was charged with multiple crimes.

Boyce was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $110,000 cash bond.

• Robbery 1^st Degree – Display What Appears to be a Deadly Weapon (Felony) – 2 counts
• Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony (Felony) – 2 counts
• Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony (Felony) – 2 counts

Delaware State Police have identified 70-year-old Bradford Pearce, of Dover, Delaware, as the man who died in the fatal two-car crash in Dover on Saturday afternoon.

The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information is asked to contact Sergeant J. Wilson at (302) 698-8518. 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 64-year-old Antonio Rodriguez, of Mexico, as the man who died in the fatal pedestrian crash in Wilmington on Thursday evening.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues investigating this incident. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information is asked to contact Corporal D. McKenna at (302) 365-8486. 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 fatal two-car crash that occurred Saturday afternoon in Dover.

On September 20, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m., a Honda Accord was traveling eastbound on Dyke Branch Road, approaching a moderate curve west of Wheel of Fortune Road. At the same time, a Volvo S40 was traveling westbound on Dyke Branch Road, approaching the same curve.

For reasons still under investigation, the Honda failed to remain in its lane and crossed into the westbound lane. The driver of the Volvo attempted to avoid the collision by swerving left into the eastbound lane. At that time, the driver of the Honda re-entered the eastbound lane, resulting in a head-on crash between the two vehicles.

The driver of the Honda, a 70-year-old man from Dover, was not wearing a seatbelt. He was transported to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.

The driver of the Volvo, a 16-year-old male from Dover, was wearing a seatbelt and was transported to an area hospital for minor injuries. His passenger, a 45-year-old woman from Dover, was also wearing a seatbelt and was transported to a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

The road was closed for approximately 3 and a half hours while members of the Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit investigated and cleared the roadway.

The investigation is ongoing. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information to contact Sergeant J. Wilson at (302) 698-8518. 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 knife-point robbery that occurred Friday evening at the Valero Shore Stop in Milford.

On September 19, 2025, at approximately 8:00 p.m., troopers responded to the convenience store located at 1885 Bay Road for a reported robbery. A preliminary investigation revealed that an unknown suspect entered the business, brandished a knife, and demanded that the clerk open the cash registers. The suspect stole an undisclosed amount of money and cigars before fleeing the scene. No one was physically injured during the incident.

The suspect is described as a black male wearing dark clothing.

The Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Anyone who witnessed the robbery or has relevant information is asked to contact Detective J. Sydnor at (302) 698-8540. 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.

Delaware State Police have identified 22-year-old Michael Peterson, of Millville, Delaware, as the man who died in the fatal motorcycle crash on Thursday afternoon in Frankford.

Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information is asked to contact Senior Corporal J. Smith at (302) 703-3267. 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.

Delaware State Police have arrested 55-year-old Louis Bland, Jr. of Georgetown, Delaware, for burglary and felony theft.

On September 9, 2025, at approximately 3:40 p.m., troopers responded to a residence on 20000 block of Wilson Road in Georgetown for a report of a burglary. When troopers arrived, they learned that an unknown suspect entered a 67-year-old man’s residence, while he was sleeping earlier in the day, and stole his wallet. During the investigation, detectives learned that the victim’s credit card had been used at an area convenience store the same day. Through investigative means, troopers identified Louis Bland, Jr. as the suspect and obtained a warrant for his arrest.

On September 18, 2025, Bland was arrested by Millsboro Police Department for an unrelated incident. State Police charged him with the crimes listed below; he was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $26,000 cash bond.

• Burglary 1st Degree – Occupied Dwelling (Felony)
• Theft Under $1,500 Where the Victim is 62 Years or Older (Felony) – 2 counts
• Unlawful Use of Payment Card Under $1,500 Unauthorized Use of Card Where the Victim is 62 Years or Older (Felony)

Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred yesterday afternoon in Frankford.

On September 18, 2025, at approximately 4:15 p.m., a Yamaha YZF motorcycle, and two other mini-motorcycles, were traveling southbound on Camp Barnes Road south of Estuary Boulevard. The preliminary investigation revealed that the Yamaha, which was reportedly traveling at a high rate of speed, attempted to pass the two mini-motorcycles on a double yellow line. The motorcycle lost control, exited the west side of the road, and struck a traffic sign, causing the rider to be ejected.

The motorcyclist, a 22-year-old man from Millville, Delaware, was wearing a full-face helmet. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity is being withheld until his family is notified.

Camp Barnes Road was closed for approximately 2.5 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information is asked to contact Senior Corporal J. Smith at (302) 703-3267. 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.