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 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 have arrested 57-year-old Vincent Buckwash, of Wilmington, Delaware, a former teacher, on felony charges of unlawful sexual contact and sexual abuse of a child following an investigation at Anna P. Mote Elementary School in Wilmington.

In May 2024, the administration at Anna P. Mote Elementary School and the Delaware Division of Family Services notified the Delaware State Police of several reported incidents involving a teacher inappropriately touching multiple students. Immediately after the allegations were reported, the school district removed Buckwash from the school, and he did not return. He subsequently elected to retire on July 1, 2024. During the investigation, detectives learned that during the 2023-2024 school year, Buckwash, who was employed as a teacher at the time, inappropriately touched five students on multiple occasions.

After a thorough investigation and consultation with the Delaware Department of Justice, warrants for Buckwash’s arrest were issued on August 14, 2025. He turned himself in at Troop 2 the same day. He was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and released after posting a $30,000 secured bond.

• Unlawful Sexual Contact with a Person Under the Age of 13 (Felony) – 5 counts
• Sexual Abuse of a Child by a Person of Trust 2nd Degree (Felony) – 5 counts

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit is continuing to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone who may be a victim, or who may have information relevant to this investigation, 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.

The Delaware State Police have arrested a 17-year-old male from New Castle, Delaware on gun and drug dealing charges following a traffic stop that occurred in New Castle on State Route 1 yesterday afternoon.

On August 13, 2025, at about 12:40 p.m., a trooper assigned to the Highway Safety Unit saw a gray Honda Civic with dark tinted windows speeding northbound on State Route 1 north of Wrangle Hill Road at 100 MPH . The trooper stopped the car and saw that the 17-year-old driver was not properly wearing his seatbelt. The trooper also saw and smelled marijuana in the car, which is illegal for a 17-year-old to possess. The driver was taken into custody without incident, and a search of his vehicle led to the discovery of the following:

• Approximately 258.25 grams of marijuana
• A loaded and concealed handgun with an extended magazine. The gun was reported as stolen by the Wilmington Police Department (Delaware) in July 2025.
• Drug dealing paraphernalia
• Over $500 in suspected drug proceeds

The 17-year-old was taken to Troop 2, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and released to a parent/guardian after posting $11,900 secured bond.

• Possession of a Firearm by a Person Under 21 (Felony)
• Possession of Ammunition by a Person Under 21 (Felony)
• Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Carrying a Concealed Firearm (Felony)
• Receiving a Stolen Firearm (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Tier 1 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Traffic offenses

Delaware State Police have arrested 37-year-old Adrian Waters of Smyrna, Delaware, on multiple charges following a pursuit of a stolen vehicle early Tuesday morning.

On August 12, 2025, at approximately 1:23 a.m., a Caroline County Sheriff’s Office deputy saw a Mazda CX-5 that was reported stolen through the Smyrna Police Department traveling on Halltown Road near Crown Stone Road, near the Maryland – Delaware state line. The deputy pulled it over and contacted the driver, identified as Adrian Waters, who was wanted on felony charges from Smyrna Police Department. During the traffic stop, Waters sped away. In the ensuing pursuit, the Mazda entered Delaware and came to a stop on Westville Road after troopers deployed stop sticks. Waters was taken into custody after the Mazda collided with a fully-marked State Police Tahoe. The trooper was not injured.

During a search of the stolen Mazda, troopers found an Oxycodone pill and drug paraphernalia. Waters showed signs of impairment, and he was taken to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

After being released from the hospital, Waters was arrested and taken to Troop 3. He was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $23,900 cash bond.

• Reckless Endangering 1^st Degree (Felony)
• Disregarding a Police Officer Signal (Felony)
• Receiving or Transferring a Stolen Vehicle (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Driving Under the Influence of Drugs
• Driving Without a Valid License

Delaware State Police have arrested 39-year-old Marcus Simpson of Wilmington, Delaware, for vehicular assault, DUI, and felony gun charges following a two-vehicle crash that occurred Sunday in Bear.

On August 10, 2025, at approximately 1:01 a.m., troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash on Bear-Christiana Road near Christiana Meadows. When troopers arrived, they contacted Marcus Simpson, identified as the driver of a Tesla Model Y, involved in the crash. While speaking to him, troopers smelled an odor of alcoholic beverages, observed other signs of impairment, and discovered a firearm in his waistband.

The preliminary crash investigation revealed that the Tesla was traveling northbound on Bear-Christiana Road approaching Christiana Meadows at an apparent high rate of speed. At the same time, a Honda Insight was traveling westbound from Christiana Meadows and proceeded through a red light while turning left to travel southbound on Bear-Christiana Road. As a result, the Tesla struck the Honda, splitting it in half and ejecting the driver.

The driver of the Honda, a 34-year-old man from New Castle, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital with critical injuries.

Simpson was taken to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

After being released from the hospital, Simpson was arrested and taken to Troop 2. He was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and released after posting a $44,150 secured bond.

• Vehicular Assault 1st Degree – Driving Under the Influence Causing Negligent Injury (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm while Under the Influence
• Driving a Vehicle Under the Influence of a Combination of Alcohol and Any Drug
• Driving Vehicle at Unreasonable or Imprudent Speed

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information is asked to contact Troop 2 at (302) 834-2620. 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 31-year-old Derrick Edwards of Millsboro, Delaware and 28-year-old Faythe Wise of Seaford, Delaware on felony gun charges following a traffic stop that occurred last night in Bridgeville.

On August 12, 2025, at approximately 9:31 p.m., a trooper on patrol saw a black Dodge Charger fail to properly stop at the stop sign at Coverdale Road and Hastings Farm Road. The trooper stopped the car and contacted the driver, identified as Faythe Wise, as well as the passenger, identified as Derrick Edwards. During the stop, the trooper discovered that there were two concealed and loaded handguns on the back seat floorboard. Both were detained without incident.

Edwards, who is a convicted felon and prohibited from possessing a firearm and/or ammunition, was found to be in violation of an active protection from abuse (PFA) order. He was arrested and taken to Troop 5, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and released on $16,500 unsecured bond.

• Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
• possession of Ammunition by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
• Carrying a Concealed Firearm (Felony)
• Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
• Criminal Contempt of a Domestic Violence Protection Order

Wise was arrested and taken to Troop 5, where she was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and released on her own recognizance.

• Carrying a Concealed Firearm (Felony)
• Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
• Traffic offenses

The Delaware State Police have arrested 19-year-old Demetrius Daniels of Chesapeake, Virginia, for gun and drug charges following a traffic stop early yesterday morning in Frankford.

On August 11, 2025, at approximately 1:24 a.m., a trooper on patrol saw a Lincoln MKS speeding southbound on Dupont Boulevard near Delaware Avenue in Frankford. As the trooper was preparing to pull the car over, the driver turned the headlights off and then back on. The trooper pulled the car over and spoke to the driver, identified as Demetrius Daniels. While speaking to him, the trooper saw what appeared to be an extended handgun magazine concealed between the passenger’s seat and center console. Daniels was detained without incident and during a search of the car, troopers located the following items:

• Loaded 9mm handgun with an extended magazine and ammunition
• 9mm magazine
• Personal use amount of marijuana
• Digital scale

Daniels 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 $66,252 secured bond.

• Possession of a Firearm by a Person Under 21 (Felony)
• Possession of a Large Capacity Magazine During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Possession of Personal Use Quantity Marijuana – Under 21
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Marijuana Related
• Speeding
• Several Traffic Violations

Delaware State Police have arrested 61-year-old Paul Messick of Harrington, Delaware, for 6th offense felony DUI and other traffic offenses following a traffic stop yesterday in Felton.

On August 11, 2025, at approximately 6:30 p.m., troopers on patrol saw a silver Chevrolet Traverse traveling on Holly Spring Road near Lords Corner Road with no license plate. Troopers pulled the Traverse over and spoke to the driver, identified as Paul Messick, who showed signs of impairment. Troopers administered Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, and after the tests he was arrested for driving under the influence. A computer check showed that Messick had five prior DUI-related convictions, and no valid driver’s license.

Messick was taken to Troop 3, 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 $6,101 secured bond.

• 6^th Offense DUI (Felony)
• Driving without a Valid License
• Expired Tags

Delaware State Police have arrested a 53-year-old Andre Mullen from Ellendale, Delaware, for felony drug charges following a search warrant yesterday in Ellendale.

On August 11, 2025, members of the Sussex County Drug Unit, Sussex County Governor’s Task Force, and the Delaware State Police Special Operations Response Team, executed a search warrant at a residence on 13000 block of South Old State Road in Ellendale. The search warrant was obtained following an investigation of Andre Mullen for the distribution of illegal narcotics from the residence. During the search warrant, three people, including Mullen, were detained in the residence.

A search of the residence led to the discovery of the following items:

• Approximately 44.92 grams of crack cocaine
• Approximately 15.7 grams of powder cocaine
• Approximately 44 buprenorphine and sublingual films
• Digital scales
• Drug paraphernalia
• $793.00 in suspected drug proceeds

Mullen was taken to Troop 4, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of Peace Court 2, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $178,200 cash bond.

• Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance, Tier 3 (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tier 3 (Felony)
• Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance, Tier 2 (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tier 2 (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tier 1 (Felony)
• Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Unlawful to Knowingly Operate or Attempt to Operate a Clandestine Laboratory (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia