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.

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The following individual is 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 individual is occupying a residence, please call 302-672-5306. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

Delaware State Police have arrested 22-year-old Benjamin Herrera of Magnolia, Delaware, for vehicular assault, DUI, and other charges following a three-vehicle crash that occurred last night in Bethany Beach.

On October 2, 2025, at approximately 7:55 p.m., troopers responded to a three-vehicle crash on Coastal Highway near Beach Cove Square, north of Bethany Beach. When troopers arrived, they contacted Benjamin Herrera, identified as the driver of a Dodge Challenger, involved in the crash. While speaking to him, troopers smelled an odor of alcoholic beverage coming from his breath, and he showed multiple signs of impairment.

The preliminary crash investigation revealed that the Challenger was traveling southbound on Coastal Highway near Beach Cove Square, in a reckless manner and at an apparent high rate of speed. At the same time, a Nissan Frontier was traveling southbound, in the left lane on Coastal Highway and a Chevrolet Colorado was also traveling southbound, in the right lane, both ahead of the Challenger. The Challenger struck the Nissan, pushing it into the right lane, and as a result, the Nissan struck the Chevrolet, causing it to overturn.

The driver of the Chevrolet, a 59-year-old man from New Castle, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries.

The driver of the Nissan, a 44-year-old man and a 7-year-old passenger, both from Ocean View, Delaware, refused transport to the hospital.

Coastal Highway southbound was closed while the scene was investigated and cleared.

Herrera was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. While being transported by ambulance, he threatened a paramedic and an EMT. After he was released from the hospital, he was arrested and taken to Troop 4, 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 $6,300 cash bond.

• Vehicular Assault 1^st Degree – Drive Under the Influence Negligent Injury (Felony)
• Vehicular Assault 2^nd Degree – Driving Under the Influence Negligence Causes Injury
• Driving a Vehicle Under the Influence of a Combination of Alcohol and Any Drug
• Reckless Endangering 2nd Degree – 3 counts
• Terroristic Threatening – 2 counts
• Reckless Driving
• Failure to Have Insurance Identification in Possession

Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information to contact Trooper K. Lieber at DSP Troop 4 by calling (302) 856-5850. 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 are investigating a robbery that occurred Wednesday in Newark.

On October 1, 2025, at approximately 9:36 p.m., troopers responded to AI Dupont Hospital for a report of a robbery that occurred earlier on Christiana Road. The preliminary investigation revealed that at approximately 5:00 p.m., a 16-year-old male was riding his skateboard on Christiana Road, near Old Baltimore Pike, when he was approached by three unknown male suspects. The suspects demanded the victim’s property, and a physical altercation ensued. During the fight, the suspects assaulted the victim with a metal object, took his property, and fled the scene. The victim suffered minor injuries.

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 D. Armstrong by calling (302) 365-8566. 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 a 17-year-old male from Newark, Delaware, for burglary and related offenses following two burglaries at The Smoke Shop in Newark.

On September 23, 2025, at approximately 4:00 a.m., troopers responded to The Smoke Shop, located at 13 Salem Village Square in Newark, for a report of a burglary. Investigating troopers discovered that an unknown male suspect, wearing a facemask, forced entry into the business and stole a significant number of electronic cigarettes and related products valued at approximately $2,000.

On September 24, 2025, at approximately 4:00 a.m., troopers again responded to The Smoke Shop for a burglary, similar in nature to the one that occurred the day before. Investigating troopers learned that an unknown suspect forced entry into the business and again stole a significant number of electronic cigarettes and related products valued at approximately $2,000.

Through investigative means, detectives identified the 17-year-old as the suspect in both burglaries and obtained a warrant for his arrest.

On September 30, 2025, the 17-year-old was arrested and taken to Troop 2, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by New Castle County Family Court, and released on a $5,000 unsecured bond.

• Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony (Felony) – 2 counts
• Burglary 3rd Degree (Felony) – 2 counts
• Possession of Burglar Tools Involving Unlawful Entry (Felony) – 2 counts
• Theft (Felony) – 2 counts
• Criminal Mischief – 2 counts

Delaware State Police arrested a 17-year-old male of Wilmington, Delaware, on multiple gun and drug charges after leading troopers on a vehicle pursuit in Wilmington on Monday.

On September 29, 2025, at approximately 1:00 p.m., members of the Delaware State Police Highway Safety Unit (HSU) saw a Kia Sportage traveling northbound on South Walnut Street, near Rogers Road. A computer check revealed the Kia had been reported stolen out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. When troopers attempted a traffic stop, the driver refused to stop and continued northbound.

The suspect committed multiple traffic violations, including running red lights and speeding through several streets in the City of Wilmington, before merging onto I-95 southbound toward Newark. For the safety of the public, troopers discontinued the pursuit.

The Delaware State Police Aviation Section kept the Kia in sight from above. A short time later, the vehicle crashed in a private parking lot near North College Avenue and West Cleveland Avenue in Newark. After crashing, the driver fled on foot, discarding a loaded handgun and magazine during the chase. Troopers were made aware of his location and took him into custody on East Cleveland Avenue without further incident.

A search of the suspect revealed approximately 50.7 grams of suspected marijuana and 2.77 grams of suspected crack cocaine. The recovered handgun did not have a serial number and was determined to be untraceable.

The teenager, who has prior felony convictions, was taken to Troop 2, where he was charged with the following crimes:

• Possession of Ammunition for a Firearm by a Person Under 21 (Felony)
• Possession of an Undetectable Firearm (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm if Previously Convicted of a Violent Felony (Felony)
• Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon (Felony)
• Disregarding a Police Officer’s Signal (Felony)
• Possession of an Untraceable Firearm (Felony)
• Receiving Stolen Property (Felony)
• Possession of Marijuana Other Than a Personal Use Quantity
• Resisting Arrest
• Possession of a Controlled Substance
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Criminal Mischief
• Other Related Traffic Offenses

He was arraigned by the New Castle County Family Court and committed to the Department of Services for Children, Youth, & Their Families on a $125,500 Cash Bond.

The Delaware State Police have arrested 23-year-old Chase Washington, of Magnolia, in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred Tuesday evening in Magnolia.

On September 30, 2025, at approximately 7:30 p.m., troopers responded to a residence in the 800 block of Millchop Lane in Magnolia, after receiving a report of a shooting. When troopers arrived, they discovered a 20-year-old woman suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to an area hospital where she was pronounced dead. The victim’s identity is being withheld until her family is notified.

Due to the nature of the incident, the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit responded and assumed the investigation. A preliminary investigation revealed that Washington, an acquaintance of the victim, was in the residence with her while he was handling a loaded handgun in a reckless manner. As a result, the handgun discharged, striking the victim.

Washington was taken into custody and transported to Troop 3, where he was charged with the offenses listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution on a $100,000 cash bond.

• Manslaughter Recklessly Cause the Death of Another Person (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)

Delaware State Police have identified 46-year-old George Sensenig, of Peach Bottom, Pennsylvania, as the man who died in the fatal crash in Newark on Monday afternoon.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information to contact Sergeant 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.

Colonel William D. Crotty, Superintendent of the Delaware State Police, is proud to announce the promotion of Captain Robert F. Wallace to the rank of Major, assigned as the Executive Staff-Administrative Officer at Headquarters.

In his new role, Major Wallace is responsible for overseeing the agency’s administrative and support functions, including Human Resources, the Training Academy, the Firearms Training Unit, Budget and Fiscal Control, Purchasing and Supply, Transportation, Building Maintenance, and Victim Services. He also works closely with state agencies to ensure effective and fiscally responsible personnel management.

Major Wallace brings over 27 years of diverse law enforcement experience to the Executive Staff. He most recently served as the Director of the Delaware Information and Analysis Center (DIAC), the state’s designated fusion center, where he led multi-agency intelligence-sharing efforts and managed the operations of the Real-Time Crime Center in support of the State Police Enhanced Analytic Response, a data-driven strategy used to combat crime. Prior to that, he served as the Troop Commander of Troop 2, where he facilitated capital improvements and coordinated law enforcement response to critical infrastructure events.

Throughout his career, Major Wallace has held numerous leadership positions, including assignments in the Office of Strategic Development, the High-Tech Crimes and Gang Units, the Division of Gaming Enforcement, and the Kent County Drug Unit. He also served in leadership roles as a Lieutenant at both Troops 6 and 9. He has represented Delaware State Police in high-level security operations during Presidential visits and has been instrumental in developing agency policy, revising promotional processes, and enhancing coordination of cyber and homeland security.

Major Wallace is a graduate of the FBI National Academy Session #279. He holds a Master of Science in Public Safety Leadership and Administration from Arizona State University and a Bachelor of Science in Law and Justice from The College of New Jersey. He served on several interagency committees, including the Delaware Homeland Security Advisory Council, the Cyber Security Advisory Council, and the FIFA 2025/2026 Intelligence and Threat Analysis Group.

From field operations to policy and planning, Major Wallace’s depth of experience and strategic mindset continue to strengthen the Delaware State Police’s ability to serve with professionalism, preparedness, and purpose.  We congratulate him on his well-deserved promotion and thank him for his continued service to the citizens of Delaware.

Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in Wilmington Tuesday night.

On September 23, 2025, at approximately 7:30 p.m., troopers, with the assistance of the Wilmington Police Department, responded to the 3500 block of Miller Road for a report of shots fired involving a dark color sedan and a group of individuals. The preliminary investigation revealed an occupied vehicle at a nearby business was hit by gunfire. There are no reported injuries.

Surveillance video and images are not available.

The Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed this incident or has information regarding this case to contact Detective J. Lucyk by calling 302-365-8446. 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.