Delaware State Police have identified 71-year-old Peter Surdo from Kennett Square, Pennsylvania as the man who died in the fatal four-vehicle crash on Friday in Milford.

The investigation remains ongoing. 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 have identified 27-year-old Devin Flamer from Bridgeville, Delaware, as the man who died in the single-vehicle fatal crash yesterday near Bridgeville.

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 Master Corporal R. Albert at (302) 703-3266. 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

Delaware State Police (DSP) arrested four teenagers early Thursday morning in connection with a burglary investigation at Dunkin’ in Bear.

On July 10, 2025, at approximately 5:00 a.m., troopers responded to Dunkin’, located at 1923 Pulaski Highway, for a reported burglary. The preliminary investigation revealed that two male suspects entered the business through a window while two others stood outside as lookouts.  An undisclosed amount of money was taken from the registers, and all four suspects fled the area.

The suspects were described as four black males, appearing to be in their teens, wearing dark athletic-style clothing.

At approximately 6:20 a.m., the New Castle County Police Department (NCCPD) responded to the area of Scotland Drive and Kildoon Drive for a report of suspicious persons. Officers contacted a 14-year-old male and transported him back to his residence in Newark. While there, officers observed three additional teens matching the suspect descriptions from the burglary and contacted DSP.

Troopers responded and confirmed that the four teens matched the suspects seen in video surveillance. While at the residence, troopers also observed physical evidence linking the teens to the burglary.

The suspects were taken to Troop 2, charged with the offenses listed below, arraigned by Family Court, and released to their parents on a $1200 unsecured bond.

14-year-old male from Newark

• Burglary Third Degree (Felony)
• Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
• Theft Under $1500

14-year-old male from Wilmington

• Burglary Third Degree (Felony)
• Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
• Theft Under $1500

13-year-old male from Wilmington

• Burglary Third Degree (Felony)
• Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
• Theft Under $1500

Another 14-year-old male from Wilmington

• Burglary Third Degree (Felony)
• Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
• Theft Under $1500

Delaware State Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred this morning near Bridgeville that left one man dead.

On July 12, 2025, at approximately 5:00 a.m., a Buick Century was traveling southbound on Wilson Farm Road approaching Cannon Road at an apparent high rate of speed. The preliminary investigation revealed that the Buick proceeded past the stop sign at Cannon Road and exited the east side of Conrail Road. The Buick then re-entered the road, rotated clockwise, exited the west side of Conrail Road, struck a concrete barrier, and overturned.

The driver, a 27-year-old man from Bridgeville, was not properly restrained at the time of the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.

Conrail Road, Wilson Farm Road, and Cannon Road were closed for approximately three and a half hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

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 Master Corporal R. Albert at (302) 703-3266. 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 shooting that occurred yesterday morning in Dover.

On July 11, 2025, at approximately 5:20 a.m., troopers responded to Washington Place in Dover for a report of a shooting. When troopers arrived, they learned that unknown suspects fired an unknown number of shots that hit an occupied house. Five adults and three children were inside at the time, and no one was injured. The incident remains under investigation.

Delaware State Police Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed or has information regarding this case to contact Detective E. Paneda by calling 302-698-8444. 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 four-vehicle fatal crash that occurred this morning in Milford that left one man dead.

On July 11, 2025, at approximately 7:33 a.m., a Chevrolet Tahoe was traveling northbound on Coastal Highway, approaching Bakerfield Road. At the same time, a Chrysler Town and Country minivan was traveling southbound, in the left lane, on Coastal Highway, approaching Bakerfield Road. A Subaru Forester was traveling in the right lane behind the minivan and a Chrysler 200 was traveling in the left lane, behind the Subaru. The preliminary investigation revealed that as the Tahoe attempted to negotiate the gradual curve, it entered the center median, rotated counterclockwise, entered the southbound lanes of Coastal Highway, and into the path of the minivan. As a result, the right front of the Tahoe struck the left front of the minivan, separating the engine from the Tahoe. After the collision, the front of the Subaru struck the rear of the minivan, and the Chrysler struck the detached engine.

The driver of the Town and Country, a 71-year-old man from Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.

The driver of the Tahoe, a 31-year-old man from Frederica, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital with critical injuries.

The driver of the Forester, a 36-year-old woman from Doylestown, Pennsylvania, was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the 200, a 34-year-old woman from Dover, Delaware, was not injured.

Coastal Highway was closed for approximately 4 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

The investigation remains ongoing. 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.

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 robbery that occurred at a Claymont area McDonald’s Tuesday afternoon.

On July 8, 2025, at approximately 4:30 p.m., troopers responded to a report of a robbery at McDonald’s, located at 2702 Philadelphia Pike in Claymont. The preliminary investigation revealed that 2 unknown males met with the victim inside the McDonald’s to purchase an item the victim had listed for sale. Before the purchase was completed, one of the suspects grabbed the bag containing the item, and a struggle ensued. During the struggle, one of the suspects grabbed his waistband, and implied pulling out a firearm. The victim let go of the bag, and the suspects fled on foot toward Philadelphia Pike with the victim’s property.

The suspects are described as unknown black males. Surveillance video and images are not yet 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 Delaware State Police arrested a 14-year-old female from Claymont, Delaware, and a 16-year-old female from Wilmington, Delaware, for robbery and assault charges following a shoplifting turned robbery that occurred at the Brandywine Town Center Target in Wilmington Monday night.

On July 7, 2025, at approximately 6:36 p.m., troopers responded to a report of a shoplifting turned robbery at Target, located at 1050 Brandywine Parkway in Wilmington. The preliminary investigation revealed 2 female suspects were confronted by a Target employee as they were exiting the store with unpaid merchandise. During the confrontation, one of the suspects sprayed the employee with a chemical spray, which also struck 2 customers entering the business. The suspects then ran out to the parking lot with the stolen merchandise, and fled in a grey Honda Odyssey toward Naamans Road.

Through investigative means, Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Detectives identified the suspects involved in the robbery as a 14-year-old female and a 16-year-old female. On July 8, 2025, detectives located the suspect vehicle in Wilmington, and conducted a traffic stop. Both suspects were taken into custody during the traffic stop, and taken to Troop 1, where they were each charged with multiple crimes.

The 14-year-old female was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by New Castle County Family Court, and committed to New Castle County Detention Center on an $82,000 cash bond.

• Robbery 1^st Degree (Felony)
• Assault 2^nd Degree (Felony) – 2 counts
• Conspiracy 2^nd Degree (Felony)

The 16-year-old female was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by New Castle County Family Court, and committed to New Castle County Detention Center on an $82,000 cash bond.

• Robbery 1^st Degree (Felony)
• Assault 2^nd Degree (Felony) – 2 counts
• Conspiracy 2^nd Degree (Felony)