The Delaware State Police arrested 37-year-old Leroy Buchanan of Wilmington, Delaware, for an attempted strong-arm robbery that occurred in Claymont on Wednesday morning.

On July 23, 2025, at approximately 5:41 a.m., troopers responded to a report of an attempted robbery that occurred at Dunkin’ Donuts, located at 3224 Philadelphia Pike in Claymont. The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim had placed her suitcase in front of the Dunkin’ Donuts when a black male suspect approached, and took it. The victim confronted the suspect, and recovered her suitcase then entered the Dunkin’ Donuts. The suspect followed the victim into the business, and began striking her while pulling her out of the business and demanding the suitcase. The suspect ultimately fled on foot in an unknown direction without the victim’s property. The victim was not injured.

Troopers searched the area for the suspect, and located a male matching the suspect’s description as he was walking southbound on Philadelphia Pike. Troopers made contact with the male, identified as Leroy Buchanan, and discovered he was the suspect responsible for the attempted robbery.

Buchanan was taken to Troop 1, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and released on a $2,500 unsecured bond.

• Attempted to Commit Robbery 2^nd Degree (Felony)
• Offensive Touching

The Delaware State Police arrested 22-year-old Tahrie Calloway of Claymont, Delaware, for vehicular homicide and traffic-related charges following a fatal hit-and-run collision yesterday morning in Milton.

On July 26, 2025, at approximately 7:39 a.m., a 2017 Honda Accord was traveling northbound on Sand Hill Road, approaching Burton Road in Milton. At the same time, a bicyclist was traveling along the eastern edge of the roadway on Sand Hill Road northbound, just ahead of the Honda. The preliminary investigation revealed the front right of the Honda struck the bicyclist as the Honda passed, which caused the bicyclist to be thrown into the grass. After the impact, the Honda did not stop, and fled from the scene of the collision.

The bicyclist, a 67-year-old man from Milford, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His name is being withheld until his family and relatives are notified.

The driver of the Honda, later identified as Tahrie Calloway, was found with the disabled Honda approximately 1 mile north of the collision scene by EMS personnel. Through investigative means, troopers discovered the damage to the Honda was consistent with the hit-and-run collision, and Calloway was taken into custody without incident. During the investigation, troopers observed multiple signs of impairment from Calloway, including the odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from his breath. In the ensuing DUI investigation, impairment was suspected to be a factor at the time of the crash.

Calloway was taken to Troop 4, 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 $18,101 cash bond.

• Vehicular Homicide 2^nd Degree (Felony)
• Leaving the Scene of a Collision Resulting in Death (Felony)
• Tampering with Physical Evidence (Felony)
• Driving Under the Influence
• Inattentive Driving

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

The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Senior Corporal J. Smith by calling 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 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.

The Delaware State Police arrested 30-year-old Erik Yancey of New Castle, Delaware, for a strong-arm robbery that occurred in Newark on Wednesday night.

On July 24, 2025, at approximately 12:09 a.m., troopers responded to a report of a robbery that occurred a short time earlier in the parking lot of Moon Spa, located at 1919 Capitol Trail in Newark. The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was entering his vehicle in the parking lot when he was approached by an unknown black male suspect. The suspect opened the driver’s door, and demanded the victim’s property while holding his hand wrapped in a cloth, implying a firearm. The suspect threatened to shoot the victim, and punched him. The suspect then stole the victim’s personal property, and fled on foot behind the business. The victim then drove to a nearby business, where an employee called 9-1-1. The victim sustained minor injuries.

Through investigative means, troopers identified the suspect involved in the robbery as Erik Yancey. Detectives further discovered Yancey had used the victim’s credit card in Wilmington. On July 25, 2025, detectives located Yancey in Wilmington, and took him into custody.

Yancey 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 a $51,000 cash bond.

• Robbery 1^st Degree (Felony)
• Unlawful Use of Payment Card Under $1,500

Delaware State Police arrested a 13-year-old male from Wilmington, Delaware, for multiple felony offenses following an attempted theft of a motor vehicle from Harry O. Eisenberg Elementary School’s parking lot on Tuesday afternoon.

On July 22, 2025, at approximately 4:57 p.m., troopers responded to Harry O. Eisenberg Elementary School, located at 27 Landers Lane, New Castle, for a report of a fight. In the ensuing investigation, troopers learned the 64-year-old victim returned to his Ford Transit van in the school’s parking lot, and found approximately 3-4 teenage suspects in the vehicle. The victim confronted the suspects, and ran after them as they fled from the vehicle. While fleeing, one of the suspects, later identified as the 13-year-old male, pointed an orange flare gun at the victim. The victim ultimately caught up to the 13-year-old, and stopped him from fleeing, during which the suspect punched the victim. Arriving troopers took the 13-year-old into custody without incident, and recovered the flare gun from him.

During the investigation, troopers discovered the Ford’s driver side door had been damaged by the suspects, and a screwdriver was shoved into the vehicle’s ignition. This type of damage is consistent with the nationwide trend of vehicles being stolen using a screwdriver. The suspect’s co-conspirators were not located, and have not been identified at this time.

The suspect was taken to Troop 2, where he was charged with crimes listed below, arraigned by New Castle County Family Court, and committed to New Castle County Detention Center on a $26,200 cash bond.

• Attempted to Commit Theft of a Motor Vehicle (Felony)
• Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Aggravated Menacing (Felony)
• Possession of Burglar Tools (Felony)
• Conspiracy 2^nd Degree (Felony)
• Offensive Touching
• Criminal Mischief

The Delaware State Police continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone with information about this case to contact Corporal W. Beinke at Troop 2 by calling (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 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.

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.

Delaware State Police are investigating a commercial burglary that occurred early yesterday morning at Marley’s Smoke Shop in Millville.

On July 24, 2025, at approximately 1:00 a.m., officers from the Ocean View Police Department and troopers responded to an alarm activation at Marley’s Smoke Shop, located at 35831 Atlantic Avenue. When the officers arrived, they discovered that the business had been forcibly entered through the front door.

The preliminary investigation revealed that four unidentified suspects, all wearing gloves and concealing their faces, broke into the store. Once inside, the suspects ransacked the business and stole an undisclosed amount of cash and merchandise. The suspects then fled the scene in two unknown vehicles.

Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the area or has information relevant to the case to contact Detective M. Aberman by calling (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.

Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in New Castle on Tuesday afternoon.

On July 22, 2025, at approximately 3:00 p.m., troopers responded to East Basin Road in the area of William Penn High School in New Castle, for a report of a robbery. The preliminary investigation revealed that 2 unknown teenage males met with the 15-year-old victim in the area of the high school to trade sneakers. During the meeting, one of the suspects asked to see the shoes, and the victim complied. The suspect then punched the victim, pushed him to the ground, and grabbed the bag with the shoes. Both suspects then fled toward the high school with the victim’s property. The victim was not injured.

The suspects are described as 2 unknown teenage males. Surveillance video and images of the suspects are not available.

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 J. Dempsey by calling (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 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 2025 Fall Delaware State Police Citizens Police Academy will start on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. The academy will consist of nine two-hour sessions on Wednesday nights, with the final session on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Most classes will take place at Delaware State Police Troop 6, located at 3301 Kirkwood Highway in Wilmington, Delaware.

Participants will learn about a wide range of intriguing police activities consistent with the experiences of the Delaware State Police today. The Academy includes, but is not limited to, classroom instruction on evidence processing, criminal and traffic investigations, tours of DSP facilities, familiarization with special units, and other topics. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to ride with patrol troopers.

Class size will be limited to 20 participants, and background checks will be conducted on all applicants.

Applications can be submitted online through the Citizens Police Academy website from now until August 22, 2025.

Delaware State Police are investigating several fraud-related thefts that occurred at Sartin Memorials/Absolute Granite Liquidator in Bear over the last year. Detectives are seeking assistance in identifying potential victims associated with this ongoing theft investigation.

On July 4, 2025, troopers responded to Sartin Memorials/Absolute Granite Liquidator, 4376 Kirkwood Saint Georges Road, Bear, for a report of a theft that occurred over the last year. In the ensuing investigation, troopers learned the victims signed a contract with Sartin Memorials/Absolute Granite Liquidator for a headstone that was to be installed by March 2025. As of June 2025, the headstone had been paid for, but had not been installed. The victims made several attempts to contact the business, but were unsuccessful. Troopers have reason to believe there are additional unidentified victims that have paid for headstones as early as 2023, and the orders have not been fulfilled, totaling over approximately $14,500 in stolen payments.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone who has further information regarding this case, or who may be a victim to contact Detective J. Klink by calling 302-365-8435. 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.