Delaware State Police have arrested 60-year-old John Allen of Harrington, Delaware, for reckless endangering and other offenses following a shooting incident in Harrington.

On November 7, 2025, at approximately 1:00 p.m., troopers responded to the 1000 block of Staytonville Road for a report of shots fired. When troopers arrived, they learned that a man, later identified as John Allen, was standing near the roadway with his hands in the air, and appeared to be waving down a vehicle traveling on Staytonville Road. Two vehicles stopped, and the victim attempted to talk to Allen, who was yelling at the driver of the other vehicle that stopped. While talking to Allen, the victim saw that he had a gun in his hand, and as the victim was driving away, Allen fired shots at him. No one was injured.

Allen was arrested without incident and taken to Troop 3. He was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $23,500 cash bond.

• Reckless Endangering 1^st Degree (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of Felony (Felony)
• Failure to Comply with Taking of Photos and Fingerprints

Delaware State Police have arrested 59-year-old William Boulden, Jr of Bear, Delaware, for 6th offense felony DUI and other traffic offenses following a traffic stop yesterday in Smyrna.

On November 8, 2025, at approximately 4:15 p.m., a trooper saw a Mercury Grand Marquis swerving on US Route 13 northbound near Smyrna-Leipsic Road. The trooper pulled the Mercury over and spoke to the driver, identified as William Boulden, Jr., who showed signs of impairment. Standardized Field Sobriety Tests were administered, and after the tests, he was arrested for driving under the influence. A computer check showed that Boulden had five prior DUI-related convictions and suspended/revoked driver’s license.

Boulden was taken to Troop 9, 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 $2,501 cash bond.

• 6^th Offense DUI (Felony)
• Driving While Suspended or Revoked
• Failure to Obey a Traffic Control Device

Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred in Millsboro this afternoon.

On November 7, 2025, at approximately 2:30 p.m., a Dodge Ram was traveling westbound on John J. Williams Highway approaching Layton Davis Road. At the same time, a Ford F-450 box truck was traveling eastbound on John J. Williams Highway approaching Layton Davis Road. For reasons still under investigation, the Dodge crossed the center line and entered the eastbound lane of travel. As a result, the front of the Dodge struck the front left side of the Ford.

The driver of the Dodge, a 76-year-old man from Millsboro, Delaware, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.

The driver of the Ford, a 63-year-old man from Cape Coral, Florida, was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

John J. Williams Highway was closed for an extended time while the scene was investigated and cleared.

The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information 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.

Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal five-vehicle crash that occurred this afternoon in Lewes.

On November 7, 2025, at approximately 2:30 p.m., a Ford Edge, a Nissan Altima, a BMW X2, and a BMW 135 were traveling southbound on Coastal Highway, in the right lane south of Hudson Road, slowing or stopped for traffic. At the same time, a Peterbilt dump truck was traveling southbound, in the right lane, on Coastal Highway approaching the traffic ahead. The preliminary investigation revealed that the Peterbilt failed to slow for the traffic ahead and as a result, the front of the Peterbilt struck the rear of the Ford, causing a chain reaction collision with the other three vehicles.

The driver of the Ford, a 62-year-old woman from Bel Air, Maryland was taken to an area hospital where she died. A passenger, a 64-year-old man, also from Bel Air, Maryland, was pronounced dead at the scene. Their names are being withheld until their family is notified.

The driver of the Nissan, a 57-year-old man from Millsboro, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the BMW X2, a 75-year-old woman from Milton, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the Peterbilt, a 27-year-old man from Wilmington, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the BMW 135, a 74-year-old man from Lewes, Delaware, was not injured.

Coastal Highway was closed for approximately 5 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Troopers ask 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 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.

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 302-672-5306. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

Delaware State Police are investigating a serious pedestrian crash that occurred last night involving a Fire Police Officer in Georgetown.

On November 3, 2025, at approximately 8:36 p.m., a Georgetown Fire Company Fire Police Officer was providing traffic control at Lewes-Georgetown Highway and Shingle Point Road, while emergency crews were on the scene of a crash on Lewes-Georgetown Highway. At the same time, a Honda Accord was traveling eastbound on Lewes-Georgetown Highway approaching Shingle Point Road. The preliminary investigation revealed that the fire police officer was standing in the eastbound lane near his vehicle, with emergency blue lights activated, wearing a high visibility reflective vest, hat, and using a red strobe wand. For reasons still under investigation, the Honda continued eastbound and struck the fire police officer.

The fire police officer, a 78-year-old man from Georgetown, Delaware, was flown to an area hospital with critical injuries.

The driver of the Honda, a 20-year-old man from Georgetown, Delaware, was not injured.

Lewes-Georgetown Highway was closed for an extended time while the scene was investigated and cleared.

The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Troopers ask 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.

Delaware State Police arrested 64-year-old Timothy Wolak, of Lewes, Delaware, for vehicular assault, DUI, and related charges following a three-vehicle crash that occurred in Harbeson on Friday.

On October 31, 2025, at approximately 3:45 p.m., troopers responded to a collision on Hollymount Road, near Scottie Run. The preliminary investigation revealed that a Cadillac CT4 was traveling eastbound on Hollymount Road, near Scottie Run. At the same time, a Dodge Durango, followed by a Dodge Charger, were both traveling westbound on Hollymount Road, near Scottie Run. The Cadillac crossed over the center line, entering the westbound lane. As a result, the Cadillac sideswiped the Durango then struck the front of the Charger.

Troopers contacted Timothy Wolak, identified as the driver of the Cadillac. While speaking with him, troopers saw several signs of impairment. Wolak was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries.

The driver of the Charger, a 26-year-old woman from Laurel, Delaware, was flown by the Delaware State Police Aviation Section to an area hospital with serious injuries.

The driver of the Durango, a 32-year-old woman from Georgetown, Delaware, did not report any injuries.

The roadway was closed for approximately one hour while the scene was investigated and cleared.

Troopers responded to the hospital where Wolak showed additional signs of impairment, and a blood search warrant was obtained.

After being released from the hospital, Wolak turned himself in at Troop 7 on November 3, 2025. He was charged with the below listed offenses, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3, and released on a $3,101 unsecured bond.

• Vehicular Assault 1st Degree (Felony)
• Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol
• Related Traffic Offenses

Delaware State Police have identified 62-year-old David Miller Sr., of Middletown, Delaware, as the man who died in the fatal crash on Thursday in Middletown.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the crash or has video footage to contact Corporal K. Oakes at (302) 365-8483. 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 (DSP) is proud to announce that it is the first state police agency in the country to successfully complete the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Trust Building Campaign.

The Trust Building Campaign is an initiative created by the IACP, the world’s largest and most influential professional association for police leaders, to build trust and cooperation between law enforcement and the communities they serve. By joining the campaign, agencies pledge to adopt 25 key policies and best practices aimed at improving transparency, accountability, and community engagement over a 36-month period.

Under the leadership of Colonel William D. Crotty, Superintendent of the Delaware State Police, the agency committed to the IACP Trust Building Campaign to strengthen DSP’s long-standing dedication to integrity, professionalism, and public service.

“Our mission has always centered on service and accountability,” said Colonel William D. Crotty. “Completing the Trust Building Campaign reaffirms that commitment by ensuring our policies and practices align with the values of our communities.”

DSP completed all 25 key practices ahead of schedule, emphasizing six vital areas of modern policing: bias-free policing, use of force, leadership and culture, recruitment and retention, victim services, and community relations. Through this effort, the agency improved its employee wellness programs, expanded its victim services outreach, and increased opportunities for community involvement and feedback.

“Without trust and transparency, police cannot effectively interact with their communities, carry out investigations, or prevent crimes,” said David Rausch, President of the International Association of Chiefs of Police. “The IACP is encouraged by the steps agencies like the Delaware State Police are taking in their own jurisdictions that demonstrate their commitment to community-oriented policing, which elevates the profession as a whole.”

The DSP received official recognition and a certificate of completion from the IACP, indicating that it has fulfilled all campaign requirements and shown measurable progress in promoting trust and transparency.

For more information about the IACP Trust Building Campaign, visit https://www.theiacp.org/iacp-trust-building-campaign.