Delaware State Police have arrested 32-year-old Linzy Best of Dover, Delaware, for reckless endangering and DUI following a trespassing incident in Seaford.

On April 16, 2025, at approximately 5:05 p.m., troopers responded to the 24000 block of Chapel Branch Road in Seaford for a report of a car driving through a field. When troopers arrived, they learned that a black Chevrolet Camaro was driving recklessly in a field behind a residence. Three people, including two children, were walking in the field at the time and were nearly hit by the car. While the three victims were running to the safety of the residence, they were nearly hit again. The driver of the Camaro, later identified as Linzy Best, fled from the car after the adult victim took the keys from her and troopers found her a short time later in a nearby shed. When troopers contacted Best, she showed multiple signs of impairment, refused Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, and was ultimately taken into custody after resisting arrest.

Best was taken to Troop 5, where she was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $36,300 cash bond.

• Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Reckless Endangering 1^st Degree (Felony) – 3 counts
• Resisting Arrest
• Criminal Trespass 3^rd Degree
• DUI
• Driving While Suspended/Revoked
• Multiple Traffic Offenses

The Delaware State Police arrested 44-year-old Milton Geralds of Claymont, Delaware, for multiple robbery charges following an incident that occurred early Monday morning at Merchants Square shopping center in Edgemoor. Detectives continue investigating this incident as additional suspects remain at-large.

On April 14, 2025, at approximately 1:33 a.m., troopers responded to Merchants Square shopping center, located at 4405 Governor Printz Boulevard, Edgemoor, for a report of a robbery and attempted carjacking. The preliminary investigation revealed that multiple victims were in their respective vehicles in the parking lot when they were approached by 3 male suspects. The suspects, who arrived in a black Chevrolet Equinox driven by an unknown black male, demanded money and personal belongings from the victims. During the robbery, the driver of the Equinox appeared to be recording the 3 suspects as they attempted to forcibly enter the victims’ vehicles. The suspects were able to enter one of the vehicles, and a struggle ensued with the occupants. The 3 suspects ultimately fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of money and the victims’ personal belongings. The driver of the Equinox entered the front passenger seat of an unknown blue SUV, which fled northbound from the parking lot.

One of the victim’s sustained minor injuries from the struggle. The abandoned suspect vehicle was towed to Troop 2.

Through investigative means, detectives identified Geralds as the driver of the Equinox during the robbery, and obtained a warrant for his arrest. Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance for any information that may lead their on-going efforts to identify the remaining suspects responsible for the robbery. The suspects are described as young black males. Surveillance video and images are not yet available.

On April 16, 2025, detectives located Geralds at his residence, and took him into custody without incident. Geralds was taken to Troop 2, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on an $84,000 cash bond.

• Robbery 1^st Degree (Felony)
• Robbery 2^nd Degree (Felony) – 3 counts
• Conspiracy 2^nd Degree (Felony)

Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed this incident or has relevant information to contact Detective D. Patterson at (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 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 arrested 26-year-old Damian Lee of Milford, Delaware, for reckless endangering and DUI following a hit-and-run crash in Frederica yesterday.

On April 16, 2025, at approximately 6:07 p.m., troopers responded to the 1000 block of Buffalo Road in Frederica for a report of a hit-and-run crash involving a silver minivan that struck a fence. While responding, a trooper saw a silver Mazda 5 with front end damage traveling northbound on South Dupont Highway near West Lebanon Road. The damage and description of the Mazda was consistent with the reported hit-and-run vehicle. The trooper pulled the Mazda over, and spoke to the driver, identified as Damian Lee. The trooper observed multiple signs of impairment from Lee and took him into custody without incident. In the ensuing investigation, troopers learned that the Mazda struck a fence, and drove through the front yard of two residences, where it nearly hit two children. No injuries were reported.

Lee was taken to Troop 3, where troopers administered Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. After the tests, Lee was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and released on a $10,800 unsecured bond.

• Reckless Endangering 1^st Degree (Felony) – 2 counts
• Driving Under the Influence
• Driving with a Suspended/Revoked Driver’s License
• Leaving the Scene of a Property Damage Accident
• Multiple Traffic Violations

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

On April 16, 2025, at approximately 11:13 a.m., troopers responded to the 30000 block of Pinetown Road in Lewes for a late reported shooting. When troopers arrived, they learned that on April 15, 2025, between 8:00 and 10:00 p.m., an unknown suspect fired an unknown number of shots that hit a house and a vehicle. 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. Mitchell at (302) 752-3807. 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 have arrested 22-year-old Andy Dorgilus of Indianapolis, Indiana, as a suspect in the homicide that occurred in Seaford last week.

On April 8, 2025, at approximately 5:50 p.m., officers from the Seaford Police Department and Delaware State Police responded to a report of a shooting on Clarence Street, between Thomas Street and Chandler Street, within the city limits of Seaford. Upon arriving, officers found Rihem Frisby suffering from apparent gunshot wounds and began life-saving efforts. He was transported by EMS to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Due to the nature of the incident, the Seaford Police Department requested the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit assume the investigation. A preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was shot by an unknown number of suspects.

Through investigative means, detectives identified Andy Dorgilus as a suspect and on April 16, 2025, he was taken into custody without incident.

Dorgilus was arrested and taken to Troop 5, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $1,132,000 cash bond.

• Murder 1^st Degree (Felony)
• Reckless Endangering 1^st Degree (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony) – 2 counts
• Conspiracy 1^st Degree (Felony)

The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit continues to actively investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective M. Csapo by calling 302-741-2729. 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 Detectives have arrested 27-year-old Jay Droney of Millville, Delaware and 23-year-old Jordan Hastings of Delmar, Delaware following a hate crime investigation.

On April 9, 2025, Delaware State Police Troop 4 Major Crimes Detectives were contacted by Millville Volunteer Fire Company administration regarding a previously unreported hate crime that occurred at their station, located at 35554 Atlantic Avenue in Millville. During the investigation, detectives learned that in February 2024, two volunteer firefighters, identified as Jay Droney and Jordan Hastings, chased a Millville Volunteer Fire Company employee around the fire station with a rope tied in the shape of a noose. During the incident Droney made a racist comment to the victim. Further investigation revealed that Droney continued to make additional racist comments to the victim on several occasions following the initial incident.

After concluding the investigation, detectives obtained warrants for both suspects on April 15, 2025.

Droney turned himself in at Troop 4, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3, and released on his own recognizance.

• Hate Crime (Felony)
• Conspiracy 2^nd Degree (Felony)
• Harassment

On the same day, Hastings turned himself in at Troop 4, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3, and released on his own recognizance.

• Hate Crime (Felony)
• Conspiracy 2^nd Degree (Felony)
• Harassment

Droney and Hastings are no longer members of the Millville Volunteer Fire Company.

Delaware State Police have arrested 44-year-old Ginger Velasquez (Timmons) of Georgetown, Delaware, for 7th offense felony DUI and related traffic offenses.

On April 15, 2025, at approximately 3:18 a.m., a trooper on patrol saw a Chevrolet Cruze traveling eastbound on Wilson Hill Road near Downs Road with an improperly displayed license plate. The trooper pulled the car over and spoke to the driver, identified as Ginger Velasquez, and detected an odor of alcoholic beverage coming from her breath. The trooper administered Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, and after the tests, Velasquez was arrested for driving under the influence.

A computer check showed that Velasquez had six prior DUI-related convictions. She was taken to Troop 4, where she was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and released on a $7,001 unsecured bond.

• 7^th Offense DUI
• Display of License Plate

Delaware State Police Homicide Detectives have arrested 22-year-old Jamal Riddick of Blades, Delaware as the second suspect in the homicide that occurred in Seaford last month, and 20-year-old Dimere Riddick also of Blades, Delaware, for felony gun charges

On March 12, 2025, at approximately 4:24 p.m., officers from the Seaford Police Department and Delaware State Police responded to a report of a shooting at Nutter Park, located at 712 Collins Avenue within the city limits of Seaford. When officers arrived on the scene, they discovered 23-year-old Schweitzer Dessin, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds and began life saving efforts. Dessin was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital, where he died from his injuries. Two other men, ages, 19 and 21, self-transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. A 23-year-old man also self-transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries related to the shooting. Due to the nature of the incident, the Seaford Police Department requested the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit to assume the investigation.

Through investigative means, Delaware State Police Homicide Detectives identified Johnathan Dugazon as a suspect and obtained a warrant for his arrest. On March 24, 2025, officers from the Seaford Police Department arrested Dugazon without incident. In the ensuing investigation, detectives identified Jamal Riddick as the second suspect in the homicide and obtained a warrant for his arrest.

On April 15, 2025, Delaware State Police Homicide Detectives executed a search warrant at a residence on the 800 block of South Market Street in Blades where detectives took Jamal Riddick into custody without incident. During the search warrant, detectives found an AR style rifle and firearm ammunition in a room occupied by Dimere Riddick, who is a convicted felon, and prohibited from possessing a firearm and/or ammunition. He too was taken into custody without incident.

Jamal Riddick was arrested and taken to Troop 5, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $1,340,000 cash bond.

• Murder 1st Degree (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony) – 17 counts
• Reckless Endangering 1st Degree (Felony) – 17 counts
• Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon – Firearm (Felony)

Dimere Riddick was arrested and taken to Troop 5, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on an $80,000 secured bond.

• Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
• Possession of Ammunition by a Person Prohibited (Felony) – 2 counts
• Possession of a High-Capacity Magazine During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)

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 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 36-year-old Ian Tolson and 34-year-old Jaaron Tolson, both from Dover, Delaware, for felony gun and drug charges following search warrants at two Dover residences.

On April 9, 2025, members of the Kent County Drug Unit, Kent County Governor’s Task Force, and the Delaware State Police Special Operations Response Team, executed search warrants at a house on Harmony Lane and a house on State Circle, both in Dover. The search warrants were obtained following an investigation of Ian and Jaaron Tolson for the distribution of illegal narcotics from the properties. Before executing the search warrant on State Circle, detectives saw a red Cadillac Escalade, driven by Jaaron Tolson, leave the residence. Detectives conducted a traffic stop on the Cadillac, and Jaaron Tolson was taken into custody without incident. Ian Tolson was taken into custody at the Harmony Lane residence without incident.

A search of the State Circle property led to the discovery of the following items:

• 2 – 9mm handguns and ammunition
• Stolen .45 caliber handgun and ammunition
• Approximately .02 grams of crack cocaine
• Digital scale

A search of the Harmony Lane property led to the discovery of the following items:

• 9mm handgun and ammunition
• Approximately 34.30 grams of crack cocaine
• Digital scale

A computer inquiry revealed Ian Tolson is a convicted felon and is prohibited from possessing firearms and/or ammunition. He was arrested and taken to Troop 3, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $105,500 cash bond.

• Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance, Tier 3 (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tier 3 (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm Previously Convicted of a Violent Felony (Felony) – 3 counts
• Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Person Prohibited with a Prior Drug Conviction (Felony)
• Receiving a Stolen Firearm (Felony) – 2 counts
• Endangering the Welfare of a Child – 2 counts
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

A computer inquiry revealed Jaaron Tolson is a convicted felon and is prohibited from possessing firearms and/or ammunition. He was arrested and taken to Troop 3, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $77,000 cash bond.

• Possession of a Firearm Previously Convicted of a Violent Felony (Felony) – 3 counts
• Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Person Prohibited with a Prior Drug Conviction (Felony)
• Receiving a Stolen Firearm (Felony) – 2 counts
• Endangering the Welfare of a Child – 2 counts
• Possession of a Controlled Prescription without a Prescription
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred early Sunday morning in New Castle.

On April 13, 2025, at approximately 1:30 a.m., an Uber driver arrived in the area of Dock View Drive and Harbor View Drive to pick up a passenger. When the driver stopped, seven individuals entered his vehicle. After the driver told the group that he could only accommodate a limited number of passengers, several became disorderly and refused to exit.

As the driver stepped out of the car to call 9-1-1, three suspects threw him to the ground, stole his cell phone, and fled the scene in his black Nissan sedan. Luckily, he was not injured during the incident.

The suspects were described as black males and females, believed to be high school-aged.

Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Anyone with relevant information is asked to contact Detective D. Patterson at (302) 365-8404. 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.