Delaware State Police have arrested 45-year-old Andrew Naylor of Wilmington, Delaware, following a crash investigation that occurred yesterday afternoon in the parking lot of St. Georges Technical High School.

On September 9, 2025, at approximately 3:00 p.m., a School Resource Officer (SRO) was notified that a Tesla was traveling erratically in the wrong direction through the school parking lot and had struck another vehicle. The SRO responded and found the Tesla disabled after it crashed into multiple parked cars. The driver, later identified as Andrew Naylor, remained in the driver’s seat. While speaking with Naylor, the SRO smelled an odor of alcoholic beverages. A subsequent search of the Tesla revealed multiple bottles of alcoholic beverages.

A preliminary investigation revealed that while school was in session, Naylor drove through the parking lot and struck three vehicles:

• A Volkswagen Jetta, operated by a 55-year-old Delaware City woman
• A Chevrolet Trax, operated by a 42-year-old Middletown man
• A Honda Civic, operated by a 45-year-old Townsend man

No students or staff members were injured, and school operations were not disrupted.

The 55-year-old woman was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The 42-year-old man was transported to the hospital with serious injuries. The 45-year-old man declined medical treatment at the scene.

Naylor was also transported to the hospital for evaluation. During that time, the SRO continued to notice signs of impairment. A blood search warrant was obtained for DUI. Naylor was released from the hospital and taken to Troop 6, where he was charged with the following offenses:

• Vehicular Assault First Degree (Felony)
• Vehicular Assault Second Degree
• Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol

He was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and released on a $1100 unsecured bond.

Delaware State Police have arrested 64-year-old Garry Phillips of Frankford, Delaware, for 7th offense felony DUI and other traffic offenses following a traffic stop last night in Ellendale.

On September 9, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m., troopers on patrol saw a silver GMC Yukon traveling eastbound on Milton-Ellendale Highway near Sharon’s Road, slow down, speed up, and driving in the middle of the road. Troopers pulled the Yukon over and spoke to the driver, identified as Garry Phillips, who showed signs of impairment. Troopers administered Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, and after the tests Phillips was arrested for driving under the influence. A computer check showed that Phillips had six prior DUI-related convictions, and a suspended driver’s license.

Phillips was taken to Troop 7, 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 $8,501 cash bond.

• 7^th Offense DUI (Felony)
• Driving While Suspended or Revoked
• Fail to Remain in a Single Lane

Delaware State Police have identified 38-year-old Antonio Almanza-Leon, of New Castle, Delaware, as the man who died in the fatal hit-and-run crash on Monday night.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant 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 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 hit-and-run pedestrian crash that occurred last night in New Castle.

On September 8, 2025, at approximately 8:00 p.m., a pedestrian was walking northbound in the southbound lanes of South Dupont Highway, just south of Pulaski Highway. At the same time, an unknown vehicle was traveling southbound on South Dupont Highway in the same area and struck the pedestrian. The impact threw the pedestrian into a wooded area off the roadway, where Emergency Medical Services located the victim a short time later while responding to another call.

The pedestrian, whose identity is unknown at this time, was pronounced dead.

The roadway was closed for approximately four hours while members of the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction unit investigated and cleared the roadway.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information is asked 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 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 21-year-old Hasan Gordon in connection with an armed robbery that occurred on Labor Day at a Gulf gas station in New Castle.

On September 1, 2025, at approximately 12:22 p.m., troopers responded to a report of a robbery at the Gulf gas station located at 752 West Basin Road in New Castle. The preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect entered the business, displayed a handgun, and demanded money from the register. The employee complied, and the suspect fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash. No injuries were reported.

Through investigative leads, detectives identified the suspect as Hasan Gordon and obtained a warrant for his arrest. On September 7, 2025, he was located by the Wilmington Police Department and taken into custody without incident.

Gordon was charged with the following crimes:

• Robbery First Degree (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)

He was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11 and committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $120,000 secured bond.

Delaware State Police have identified 58-year-old Purnell Collins of Seaford, Delaware, as the man who died in the fatal crash Saturday night in Blades.

The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking 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.

The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred Saturday night in Blades after a suspect fled from an attempted traffic stop and caused a three-vehicle crash.

On September 6, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m., a trooper from Troop 5 attempted to stop a Chevrolet Silverado for a registration violation by activating the patrol vehicle’s emergency lights while on Seaford Road, just outside the town limits of Blades. The vehicle was displaying a temporary tag that had expired in February and had been flagged as not valid for operation on public roads.

The driver sped north at a high rate of speed. As Seaford Road becomes Market Street within Blades, the suspect vehicle entered the town limits. Less than a minute after the pursuit began, the fleeing Silverado crossed into oncoming traffic on Market Street and crashed.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the Silverado struck a Ford F-150 head-on in the southbound left turn lane of Market Street, just north of East High Street. The impact pushed the F-150 backward, causing its rear end to hit the front bumper of a Chevrolet Camaro, which had been traveling south behind the F-150.

The driver of the fleeing Chevrolet Silverado, a 58-year-old man from Seaford, Delaware, was not properly restrained and was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.

The driver of the Ford F-150, a 34-year-old man from Laurel, Delaware, was wearing a seatbelt and was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. He was later released.

The driver of the Chevrolet Camaro, a 20-year-old man from Delmar, Maryland, was also wearing a seatbelt and declined medical treatment at the scene.

The roadway was partially shut down for approximately five hours while members of the Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit investigated and cleared the roadway.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information is asked 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 are investigating a shooting that occurred late Friday evening in Claymont.

On September 5, 2025, at approximately 11:30 p.m., troopers were dispatched to the scene of a shooting in the area of Ridge Liquors, located at 315 Ridge Road in Claymont, after receiving information that a 34-year-old man had arrived at a Pennsylvania hospital with gunshot wounds.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim, who is from Pennsylvania, was in the parking lot of Ridge Liquors when unidentified suspects shot him. He was later able to drive himself to a nearby hospital, where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit assumed the investigation and is actively pursuing leads. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that could assist with the investigation is asked to contact Detective M. Conway at (302) 365-8411. 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 59-year-old Joseph Laclair of Clayton, Delaware, as the man who died in the fatal motorcycle crash on Friday morning in Smyrna.

The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate the crash. Troopers are asking 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.

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.