The Delaware State Police has identified 38-year-old Jonathan Pallett of Wilmington, Delaware, as the motorcyclist who died in a fatal crash on Limestone Road in Wilmington on Saturday.

The crash remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed or has information about the crash to contact Senior Corporal D. McKenna by calling (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 (800) 847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or has lost a loved one to a sudden death and needs 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 28-year-old Janaia Wright, of Wilmington, Delaware, on felony assault and related charges after pepper spraying two store employees during a shoplifting incident Sunday morning in Wilmington.

On May 17, 2026, at approximately 10:30 a.m., troopers responded to the Dollar Tree, located at 2103 Kirkwood Highway in Wilmington, for a report of two employees who had been pepper sprayed by a shoplifting suspect. Responding troopers were provided a description of the suspect, later identified as Janaia Wright, and took her into custody after locating her outside the business.

The preliminary investigation revealed, Wright placed store products under two children who were seated in a stroller and a wagon before attempting to leave the store without paying. When confronted by employees, Wright abandoned the merchandise and left the store with the children.

Investigators learned Wright later returned to the store after realizing she dropped her cell phone during the incident. Upon returning, Wright approached two employees and pepper sprayed them before fleeing the business. As she left, Wright knocked over a display, causing damage to merchandise. One employee was treated on scene for non-life-threatening injuries while the other refused treatment.

Wright was taken to Troop 6 where she was charged with the below listed offenses, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and released on a $5,600 unsecured bond.

• Assault Second Degree with a Disabling Chemical Spray (Felony) – 2 counts
• Shoplifting Under $1,500
• Endangering the Welfare of a Child – 2 counts
• Criminal Mischief Under $1,000

The Delaware State Police is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle that occurred Saturday afternoon in Wilmington.

On May 16, 2026, at approximately 1:00 p.m., a Harley-Davidson Street Bob motorcycle was traveling northbound on Limestone Road (DE 7) approaching a green traffic light at the intersection with Ocheltree Lane in Wilmington. At the same time, a Honda Accord was traveling southbound on Limestone Road in the left-turn lane approaching a blinking red arrow at the same intersection. For reasons currently under investigation, the Honda began to turn left onto Ocheltree Lane, crossing directly into the path of the Harley-Davidson. The motorcycle operator tried to prevent the crash by laying the motorcycle down on the road. The motorcycle then slid across the roadway, striking the Honda and ejecting the operator.

The motorcycle operator, a 38-year-old male from Wilmington, Delaware, who was wearing a helmet, was transported to a local hospital, where he died.  His name is being withheld until his family can be notified.

The driver of the Honda, a 77-year-old female from Edgewood, Maryland, was not injured.

The roadway was closed for approximately four hours during the initial investigation.

The crash remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed or has information about the crash to contact Senior Corporal D. McKenna by calling (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 (800) 847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or has lost a loved one to a sudden death and needs 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 have arrested 56-year-old Michael Reynolds of Wilmington for the robbery of two convenience stores in New Castle County earlier this month.

On May 3, 2026, at approximately 8:15 p.m., troopers responded to the Shore Stop located at 796 South Old Baltimore Pike in Newark for a reported robbery.  The investigation revealed that an unknown suspect, who was wearing a mask and armed with a knife, entered the business and approached the store clerk. The suspect demanded money from the register. The clerk complied, and the suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of money. No injuries were reported.

On May 4, 2026, at approximately 7:30 p.m., troopers responded to the Shell gas station located at 3001 New Castle Avenue in New Castle for a reported robbery. The investigation revealed an unknown male suspect, armed with a knife, approached two clerks and demanded money from the cash register. The clerks complied, and the suspect stole an undisclosed amount of money before driving away in a white Ford Taurus. No injuries were reported. Shortly thereafter, troopers located the Ford in the City of Wilmington and attempted to make a traffic stop. The driver failed to stop and fled, leading to a brief vehicle pursuit. Troopers initially lost sight of the vehicle, but the Ford was later found abandoned near Wilson Street and East 13th Street.

Through investigative means, detectives identified Michael Reynolds as the suspect, and a warrant was obtained for his arrest.  Detectives also learned that Reynolds was the suspect of additional incidents being investigated by the New Castle County Police Department and the Wilmington Police Department during the same timeframe.

On May 15, 2026, Reynolds, who was in the custody of the Wilmington Police Department, was charged with the offenses listed below.  He was arraigned by the Justice of the Peace Court 11 and committed to the Delaware Department of Correction on a $420,000 cash bond.

• Robbery First Degree (Felony) – 3 counts
• Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony (Felony) – 3 counts
• Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Disregarding a Police Officers Signal (Felony)
• Traffic Violations

The Delaware State Police is investigating a home invasion that occurred on Friday in Georgetown.

On May 15, 2026, at approximately 10:30 a.m., troopers responded to the 24000 block of Lawson Road in Georgetown for a panic alarm activation reported by a home security vendor.  Troopers arrived and learned that the 83-year-old female victim had activated her panic alarm after an unknown male suspect forced his way into her home as she opened her front door.  Once inside, the suspect pointed a handgun at her and demanded to see another unknown person he believed was inside the residence.  The victim was able to lock herself in a bedroom and activate her panic alarm while the suspect searched through the residence before leaving in an unknown direction.  The victim was not injured.

The suspect is described as a white male wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, possibly operating a black pickup truck.

The Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigation Unit continues to investigate this incident.  Detectives are asking anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the area or has relevant information to contact Detective L. Coleman by calling (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 (800) 847-3333.

The Delaware State Police is investigating a three-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Thursday morning in Millsboro.

On May 14, 2026, at approximately 9:10 a.m., a Ford Taurus was traveling northbound on Hollyville Road, near Harmony Cemetery Road. At the same time, a Hyundai Tucson, followed by a Jeep Cherokee, were traveling southbound on Hollyville Road. The preliminary investigation revealed that as the Ford was negotiating a left curve, it lost traction on the wet roadway and began to rotate counterclockwise, crossing into the southbound travel lane and directly into the path of the Hyundai.  As a result, the Hyundai struck the Ford’s right side.  The Jeep swerved to avoid the crash but also struck the Hyundai.

The driver of the Ford, 18-year-old Paishence Young from Millsboro, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was taken to a local hospital, where she died.

The Hyundai’s driver, a 45-year-old woman, and the Jeep’s driver, a 53-year-old woman, both from Lewes, Delaware, were not injured.

The roadway was closed for approximately 3 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Investigators ask anyone with information relevant to the case to contact Sergeant A. Mitchell at (302) 703-3269. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or has lost a loved one to a sudden death and needs 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 (SOAR) is issuing the following public notifications of homeless and wanted sex offenders.

Wanted Sex Offenders

SOAR 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) 739-5882.  Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) 847-3333.  The individuals shown represent only a portion of the current wanted sex offenders. Please see the Delaware Sex Offender Registry website for the complete list.

Homeless Sex Offenders

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) 739-5882. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) 847-3333.  The individuals shown are those recently reported homeless and represent only a portion of the current homeless sex offenders. Please see the Delaware Sex Offender Registry website for the complete list.

The Delaware State Police arrested 33-year-old Randall Harris, of Dover, Delaware, and 63-year-old Gerald Brown, from Harrington, Delaware, on felony drug dealing and related offenses following a narcotics investigation Monday night in Dover.

On May 11, 2026, at approximately 10:00 p.m., members of the Delaware State Police Special Investigations Unit were conducting a drug investigation in the area of a gas station in the 1600 block of South Dupont Highway in Dover. During the investigation, troopers observed a Nissan Sentra parked at the business with the driver, later identified as Gerald Brown, sitting inside. A rideshare vehicle later arrived and dropped off a passenger, identified as Randall Harris. Investigators observed Harris enter the rear passenger seat of the Sentra where a suspected drug transaction took place. Harris was then seen walking into the gas station carrying a large amount of cash.

Troopers contacted Harris and Brown shortly afterward. A subsequent search of the vehicle led to the discovery of approximately 130 bags of suspected heroin bundled together with rubber bands. Troopers were unable to locate the cash Harris had been carrying, and the business had already closed for the night. Further investigation revealed the rideshare service picked Harris up from a residence in the unit block of Edgewood Road in Dover.

Harris and Brown were arrested and taken to Troop 3.

Brown was charged with the below listed offenses, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and released on a $14,100 unsecured bond.

• Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance Tier 2 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance Tier 2 Quantity (Felony)
• Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Harris was charged with the below listed offenses, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on a $14,100 secured bond as well as an unrelated capias.

• Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance Tier 2 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance Tier 2 Quantity (Felony)
• Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

On May 12, 2026, troopers returned to the gas station and retraced Harris’ movements inside the business. During the search, investigators located the cash hidden inside a box of snacks. Later that day, troopers executed a search warrant at the Edgewood Road residence connected to the investigation. During the search, investigators recovered approximately 13 additional bags of suspected heroin located near two children’s bedrooms, along with a digital scale.

Harris, who was still committed at the Sussex Correctional Institution, was charged with the below additional offenses, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and remained in custody with a $7,200 unsecured bond.

• Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Tampering with Physical Evidence (Felony)
• Endangering the Welfare of a Child – 2 counts
• Possession of a Controlled Substance
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

The Delaware State Police have identified 80-year-old Dennis Giles, from Goldsboro, Maryland, as the man who died in the fatal crash that occurred Sunday in Felton.

The investigation is still ongoing by the Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed or has information about the crash to contact Master Corporal W. Booth by calling (302) 698-8451. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) 847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or has lost a loved one to a sudden death and needs 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 22-year-old Ammar Dixon, from Chester, Pennsylvania, on burglary, theft, and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle charges following several burglaries to a not-for-profit business that occurred mid-March in Claymont.

On March 17, 2026, troopers responded to Conexio Care, located at 590 Naamans Road, for a report of multiple burglaries. The preliminary investigation revealed that between March 13, 2026, and March 17, 2026, an unknown suspect, later identified as Ammar Dixon, unlawfully entered the business multiple times during the overnight hours. The Delaware State Police Criminal Investigations Unit took over the case.

Investigators determined that during the first incident, Dixon, who had no affiliation with the business, was confronted by an employee who was still inside the building. Dixon fled the scene after stealing an access badge. Employees later discovered Dixon had left behind a bag containing items with his personal identifiable information.

Detectives learned that over the following nights, Dixon used the stolen access badge to enter the building multiple times, rummage through offices, and steal keys to vehicles belonging to the business. Dixon then drove several of the vehicles before returning them to the parking garage. Detectives obtained a warrant for Dixon’s arrest.

On April 12, 2026, Dixon was arrested in Pennsylvania for an unrelated incident and, on May 5, 2026, he was extradited to Delaware. Dixon was taken to Troop 2 where he was charged with the below listed offenses, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and released on a $19,000 unsecured bond.

• Burglary Third Degree (Felony) – 4 counts
• Theft Under $1500 – 3 counts
• Attempted to Commit Theft Under $1500
• Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle Without the Consent of the Owner – 3 counts