Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred yesterday at a Gulf station in New Castle.

On September 1, 2025, at approximately 12:22 p.m., troopers responded to a report of an armed robbery at the Gulf station, located at 752 West Basin Road in New Castle. The preliminary investigation revealed that an unknown black male suspect entered the business, displayed a handgun, and demanded money from the register. The employee complied, and the suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of cash. The employee was not hurt.

The suspect is described as an unknown black male in his thirties, wearing all black clothing. Surveillance video and images of the suspect are not yet available.

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. Armstrong at (302) 365-8440. 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 are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred early this morning in Middletown.

On September 1, 2025, at approximately 1:40 a.m., a Kenworth tractor was traveling southbound, in the left lane on US Route 301, approaching Bunker Hill Road. At the same time, a Ford Focus was traveling northbound, in the left lane of US Route 301 southbound, north of Bunker Hill Road. As a result, the front of the Ford and the front of the Kenworth collided.

The driver of the Ford, a 31-year-old man from Elkton, Maryland, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.

The driver of the Kenworth, a 60-year-old man from Yonkers, New York, was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries. A passenger in the Kenworth, a 62-year-old woman, also from Yonkers, New York, was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries.

US Route 301 was closed for an extended time while the scene was investigated and cleared.

Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information is asked 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.

Delaware State Police have arrested 44-year-old Justin Glowacki of Selbyville, Delaware, for reckless endangering and gun offenses Saturday night in Selbyville.

On August 30, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m., troopers responded to a residence on the 12000 block of Knolls Lane in Selbyville for a report of a reckless endangering incident. Upon arrival, troopers learned that a man, later identified as Justin Glowacki, was shooting a firearm, while screaming and cursing outside of his residence, in the direction of a home occupied by two adults. The preliminary investigation revealed Glowacki had fired the rimfire rifle at his own feet and towards the direction of the residence on Knolls Lane. Troopers contacted Glowacki, who was highly intoxicated, at his residence on the 34000 block of Brinker Mansion Road. He was taken into custody without incident.

Glowacki was 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 $24,000 cash bond.

• Reckless Endangering First Degree (Felony) – 2 counts
• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm While Under the Influence
• Failure to Comply with Taking of Photos and Fingerprints

Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information about this case to contact Detective Z. Spudis by calling (302) 752-3795. 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 68-year-old David Tillman, of Chester Township, Pennsylvania, for 6th Offense DUI on Saturday evening.

On August 30, 2025, at approximately 10:00 p.m., troopers responded to the area of I-95 northbound near Marsh Road in Wilmington for a report of a vehicle driven off the roadway and became disabled. Upon arrival, troopers contacted the driver, identified as David Tillman, who was standing beside the tan Ford Explorer. Troopers recognized Tillman from previous contact including a recent DUI arrest. During the contact with Tillman, the trooper saw signs of drug impairment. Tillman declined to complete Standardized Field Sobriety Tests and was taken into custody without incident for driving under the influence of drugs. A computer check showed that Tillman had five prior DUI convictions.

Tillman was taken to Troop 1, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $10,001 secured bond.

• 6th Offense DUI (Felony)
• Driving While Suspended
• Failure to Have Minimum Insurance
• Inattentive Driving

Delaware State Police have identified 39-year-old Isidro Cerda of Dover, Delaware, as the man who died in the fatal motorcycle crash on Friday morning in Greenwood.

Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information is asked 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 have arrested a 38-year-old Djuan Sheppard from Millsboro, Delaware, for felony drug and weapon charges following a search warrant on Friday in Millsboro.

On August 29, 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 the 27000 block of Mount Joy Road in Millsboro. The search warrant was obtained following an investigation of Djuan Sheppard for the distribution of illegal narcotics from the residence. During the search warrant, four adults, including Sheppard, were detained in the residence.

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

• Approximately 44.81 grams of crack cocaine
• Approximately .28 grams of cocaine
• Digital scales
• 9mm ammunition

Sheppard, who is a convicted felon and prohibited from possessing a firearm and/or ammunition, 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 $45,100 secured bond.

• Possession of a Controlled Substance Tier 3 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance in a Tier 3 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession of Ammunition by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
• Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Delaware State Police have arrested 51-year-old Todd Kellner, of Westminster, Maryland, for 5th Offense DUI following a traffic stop Friday night.

On August 29, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m., troopers were called to the area of Seashore Highway and Sussex Highway in Bridgeville for a report of a black GMC Yukon driving at low speed in the left lane, swerving all over the roadway, and the driver possibly under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The trooper located the GMC on Sussex Highway southbound near Redden Road, driving in the left lane below the posted speed limit and initiated a traffic stop.

The trooper contacted the driver, identified as Todd Kellner, and administered Standardized Field Sobriety Test where Kellner showed numerous signs of impairment. Kellner was subsequently taken into custody without incident for driving under the influence of alcohol. A computer check showed that Kellner had four prior DUI convictions.

Kellner was taken to Troop 5, where he was charged with the crime listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $6,000 secured bond.

• 5th Offense DUI (Felony)

Delaware State Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on earlier this month in Georgetown.

On August 19, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., a Honda Pilot was traveling eastbound on Hardscrabble Road, east of Tyndall Road. For reasons under investigation, the Honda left the roadway and entered into a ditch. The Honda traveled along the ditch, struck a tree, causing it to overturn several times before striking a second tree.

The driver, 29-year-old Marco Lobos-Simaj, of Georgetown, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital with critical injuries. On August 27, 2025, he died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash.

Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information is asked to contact Sergeant A. Mitchell at (302) 703-3269. 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 single-vehicle fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Friday morning in Greenwood.

On August 29, 2025, at approximately 7:10 a.m., a gray Kawasaki ZX6 motorcycle was traveling westbound at a high rate of speed on Beach Highway, west of Webb Farm Road. The Kawasaki entered the eastbound lane to pass two vehicles that were traveling in the same direction. As the Kawasaki came back into the westbound lane, the rider lost control, and the motorcycle began to skid. The Kawasaki came off the roadway and struck a utility pole. The impact caused the rider to be ejected from the Kawasaki.

The 39-year-old male rider from Dover, Delaware, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.

At the time of the crash, the roadway was closed for approximately 5 hours while troopers investigated and cleared the scene.

Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information is asked 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.

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.