Delaware State Police have arrested a 17-year-old male from Camden, Delaware, for felony gun and drug charges following a search warrant yesterday in Camden.

On July 16, 2025, members of the Kent County Drug Unit, Kent County Governor’s Task Force, and Delaware State Police Special Operations Response Team, executed a search warrant at a residence on East Camden-Wyoming Avenue in Camden. The search warrant was obtained following an investigation of the 17-year-old male for the distribution of illegal narcotics from the residence. During the search warrant, the 17-year-old was detained in the residence.

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

• 2 9mm Glock “ghost guns”
• Polymer Glock lower receiver
• 3D printed handgun switch
• 9mm ammunition
• Approximately 0.24 grams of heroin
• Approximately 0.10 grams of crack cocaine
• Digital scale
• Drug paraphernalia

The 17-year-old 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 Stevenson House Detention Center.

• Possession of a Firearm by a Person Under 21 (Felony) – 3 counts
• Possession of Ammunition for a Firearm by a Person Under 21 (Felony)
• Possession of Destructive Weapon – Machine Gun/Weapon Adaptable for Use as Machine Gun (Felony)
• Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony) – 2 counts
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Delaware State Police have arrested 41-year-old Tyrell Clark and a 16-year-old female, both of Dover, Delaware, for multiple felony offenses following a drive-by shooting in Rodney Village that occurred in May.

On May 3, 2025, at approximately 4:51 a.m., troopers responded to a residence on the 300 block of Samuel Paynter Drive for a report of shots fired. The preliminary investigation revealed that a vehicle pulled up in front of the home and fired multiple gunshots before fleeing the area. No injuries were reported.

Through investigative means, detectives identified Tyrell Clark and the 16-year-old female as suspects involved in the shooting and obtained warrants for their arrest.

On June 27, 2025, Clark, who is a person prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition, was arrested, and taken to Troop 3, 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 $83,000 cash bond.

• Reckless Endangering 1^st Degree (Felony) – 4 counts
• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Person Prohibited Prior Violent Crime or Felony (Felony)
• Conspiracy 2^nd Degree (Felony)
• Criminal Mischief $1,000 but less than $5,000

On July 16, 2025, the 16-year-old turned herself in at Troop 3. She was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and released to a parent/guardian on her own recognizance.

• Reckless Endangering 1^st Degree (Felony) – 4 counts
• Conspiracy 2^nd Degree (Felony)
• Criminal Mischief $1,000 but less than $5,000

Delaware State Police Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit continue to investigate this incident. Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has relevant information is asked to contact Detective S. Raza at (302) 698-8521. 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 have arrested 65-year-old Luis Rodriguez of Selbyville, Delaware, for 6th offense felony DUI in Lincoln.

On July 15, 2025, at approximately 2:00 p.m., troopers assigned to the Highway Safety Unit responded to Dupont Boulevard near Morgan Drive in Lincoln for a welfare check. When troopers arrived, they found a silver Lexus RX350 in the median strip, and the driver having what appeared to be a medical emergency. During their contact with the driver, identified as Luis Rodriguez, he showed signs of impairment and was taken to an area hospital by ambulance. At the hospital, troopers administered Standardized Field Sobriety Tests and after Rodriguez was released from the hospital, he was arrested for driving under the influence. A computer check showed that Rodriguez had five prior DUI-related convictions. During an inventory search of the SUV, before it was towed, troopers found approximately .06 grams of heroin.

Rodriguez was taken to Troop 7, 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 $8,202 secured bond.

• 6^th Offense DUI
• Possession of a Controlled or Counterfeit Substance except Human Growth Hormone without a Prescription
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Driving without a Valid License
• Failure to Remain in a Single Lane

Delaware State Police are investigating a drowning that occurred in the Broadkill River near Milton on Tuesday afternoon.

On July 15, 2025, at approximately 4:32 p.m., troopers responded to a water rescue at the boat ramp located at the end of Oyster Rocks Road in Milton. The Lewes Fire Department, mutual aid fire companies, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, and the U.S. Coast Guard also responded to assist in the search for a missing swimmer in the Broadkill River.

The investigation revealed that 18-year-old Yorch Niz-Chilel had been crabbing with family near the boat launch when he entered the river as they were preparing to leave. He walked into the river until it reached his neck, at which point he began yelling for help. Family members attempted to rescue him but were unable to reach him before he went under. While calling 911, the family lost sight of Yorch as he drifted away and submerged.

A coordinated search effort by water and air units from multiple responding agencies was launched but did not locate him. Due to deteriorating safety conditions, search operations were temporarily suspended later that evening.

On the morning of July 16, 2025, members of the Delaware State Police Aviation Unit, Maritime Unit, and Underwater Recovery Team resumed search operations. The coordinated search operation continued throughout the day but was unsuccessful in locating Yorch.

That evening, a fisherman called 911 after spotting a body near the Outer Wall, close to the Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse in the Delaware Bay. The body was recovered and positively identified as Yorch Niz-Chilel.

Yorch’s family has been notified, and his body was turned over to the Division of Forensic Science for further examination.

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 19-year-old Christian Broaddus of New Castle, Delaware, and 20-year-old Khanasia Nash of Wilmington, Delaware for multiple offenses stemming from an attack on a Food Lion employee that occurred last month in New Castle.

On June 20, 2025, at approximately 1:31 p.m., troopers responded to Food Lion, located at 1200 Beaverbrook Plaza, New Castle, for a report of an assault involving multiple suspects. In the ensuing investigation, troopers learned that the 18-year-old victim was working at the register when he was approached by 8 unknown suspects and attacked. The victim was kicked and punched by 6 of the suspects, while one of the suspects stood next to the group with a baby in her arms, and another suspect appeared to be filming the attack. During the assault, the victim fell to the ground, and lost consciousness as the suspects continued to kick and punch him. While the suspects ran out of the store, witnesses reported one of the suspects threatened to return to the store and kill the victim. The suspects fled from the shopping center in 2 vehicles, which were identified as a dark-colored Nissan Murano, and a dark-colored Ford Taurus, both with Delaware registration.

Through investigative means, troopers identified Broaddus and Nash as the other two suspects involved in the assault and obtained warrants for their arrest.

On June 27, 2025, Broaddus turned himself in at 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 $17,100 cash bond.

• Assault 2nd Degree (Felony)
• Riot-Intent to Commit Facilitate Commission of Felony or Misdemeanor (Felony)
• Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony)
• Terroristic Threatening
• Endangering the Welfare of a Child
• Disorderly Conduct

On July 15, 2025, Nash turned herself in at Troop 2, where she was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and released after posting a $6,600 secured bond.

• Assault 2nd Degree (Felony)
• Riot-Intent to Commit Facilitate Commission of Felony or Misdemeanor (Felony)
• Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony)
• Terroristic Threatening
• Endangering the Welfare of a Child
• Disorderly Conduct

Delaware State Police have identified 24-year-old Timothy Schuler of Wilmington, Delaware, as the man who died in a single-vehicle fatal crash on Tuesday morning in Clayton.

The Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information is asked to contact Master Corporal J. Lane at (302) 698-8457. 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 31-year-old Cortez Crawford of Wilmington, Delaware, for an armed robbery that occurred earlier this month outside a Dunkin’ in Newark.

On July 5, 2025, at approximately 5:30 p.m., troopers responded to Dunkin’, located at 48 Geoffrey Drive, for a reported robbery. A preliminary investigation revealed that a 32-year-old woman was standing on the sidewalk outside the business when an unknown male suspect approached her, placed a knife to her throat, and demanded her belongings. The victim complied and handed over her purse to the suspect. The suspect then fled on foot. The victim was not physically injured during the incident.

Through investigative means, detectives identified Cortez Crawford as the suspect in the armed robbery and obtained a warrant for his arrest.

On July 15, 2025, Crawford, who was in custody at Howard R. Young Correctional Institution, 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 $40,000 cash bond.

• Robbery 1st Degree (Felony)
• Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)

Delaware State Police have arrested 41-year-old Garron Wescott of Ellendale, Delaware, and 31-year-old Jasman Gibbs of Milford, Delaware, for felony drug and related charges following a search warrant in Milford this weekend.

On July 12, 2025, members of the Kent County Drug Unit, Kent County Governor’s Task Force, and Delaware State Police Special Operations Response Team, executed a search warrant at a residence on Valley Drive in Milford. The search warrant was obtained following an investigation of Wescott for the distribution of illegal narcotics from the residence. During the search warrant, Wescott and Gibbs were detained in the residence. Three children were also in the residence at the time.

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

• Approximately 177.50 grams of fentanyl
• Approximately 944.91 grams of cocaine
• Digital scales
• Drug paraphernalia

Wescott was arrested and 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 $129,500 cash bond.

• Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance, Tier 3 (Felony) – 3 counts
• Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tier 3 (Felony) – 2 counts
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Endangering the Welfare of a Child by Committing a Drug Offense with Child in the Dwelling – 3 counts
• Conspiracy 3^rd Degree

Gibbs was arrested and taken to Troop 3, where she was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and released on her own recognizance.

• Endangering the Welfare of a Child by Committing a Drug Offense with Child in the Dwelling – 3 counts
• Conspiracy 3^rd Degree

Delaware State Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred early this morning in Clayton.

On July 15, at approximately 3:00 a.m., a Honda Civic was traveling westbound on Sudlers Row, approaching the intersection at Blackiston Church Road. The vehicle appeared to be traveling at a high rate of speed and failed to stop at the stop sign. It continued off the edge of the roadway and struck a tree.

The driver, a 24-year-old man from Wilmington, Delaware, was not wearing a seatbelt and was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.

The roadway was closed for approximately three and a half hours while members of the Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit investigated the crash and cleared the roadway.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information is asked to contact Master Corporal J. Lane at (302) 698-8457. 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 66-year-old Gregory Davis of Wilmington, Delaware for a bank robbery that occurred in August 2024 at the M&T Bank in Claymont.

On August 5, 2024, at approximately 10:45 a.m., troopers responded to the M&T Bank, located at 3530 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, for a report of a robbery. The preliminary investigation revealed an unknown white male suspect entered the bank and presented a demand note to the bank teller. The victim complied and the suspect fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash. Troopers attempted to locate the suspect in the surrounding area but were unable to find him.

Through investigative means, Troop 2 Robbery Detectives identified Gregory Davis as the suspect responsible for the robbery and obtained a warrant for his arrest for multiple felony charges.

On July 14, 2025, Davis was arrested and taken to Troop 2, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and released on a $12,000 unsecured bond. He was ultimately committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $50,000 cash bond for violation of probation.

• Robbery 2nd Degree (Felony)
• Wearing a Disguise during the Commission of a Felony (Felony)