Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit are investigating a shots fired incident that occurred on the Jack Markell Trail in New Castle early Friday morning.

On September 26, 2025, at approximately 12:00 a.m., troopers responded to the Jack Markell Trail, in the area of Robinson Drive and West Minuit Drive, New Castle, for a report of shots fired. Upon arriving, troopers, with assistance of New Castle County Police Department, located spent shell casings on the trail behind a residence on Robinson Drive. The preliminary investigation revealed that after the shots were heard, an unknown person was seen riding eastbound on the trail, away from the area, on a motorbike.

There are no reported injuries or other property damage at this time. There is no further information available for the suspect(s) at this time. Surveillance video and images are not available.

The Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed this incident or has information regarding this case to contact Detective J. Lucyk by calling 302-365-8446. 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 have identified 70-year-old Bradford Pearce, of Dover, Delaware, as the man who died in the fatal two-car crash in Dover on Saturday afternoon.

The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information is asked to contact Sergeant J. Wilson at (302) 698-8518. 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 64-year-old Antonio Rodriguez, of Mexico, as the man who died in the fatal pedestrian crash in Wilmington on Thursday evening.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues investigating this incident. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information is asked to contact Corporal D. McKenna at (302) 365-8486. 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 fatal two-car crash that occurred Saturday afternoon in Dover.

On September 20, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m., a Honda Accord was traveling eastbound on Dyke Branch Road, approaching a moderate curve west of Wheel of Fortune Road. At the same time, a Volvo S40 was traveling westbound on Dyke Branch Road, approaching the same curve.

For reasons still under investigation, the Honda failed to remain in its lane and crossed into the westbound lane. The driver of the Volvo attempted to avoid the collision by swerving left into the eastbound lane. At that time, the driver of the Honda re-entered the eastbound lane, resulting in a head-on crash between the two vehicles.

The driver of the Honda, a 70-year-old man from Dover, was not wearing a seatbelt. He was transported to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.

The driver of the Volvo, a 16-year-old male from Dover, was wearing a seatbelt and was transported to an area hospital for minor injuries. His passenger, a 45-year-old woman from Dover, was also wearing a seatbelt and was transported to a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

The road was closed for approximately 3 and a half hours while members of the Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit investigated and cleared the roadway.

The investigation is ongoing. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information to contact Sergeant J. Wilson at (302) 698-8518. 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 knife-point robbery that occurred Friday evening at the Valero Shore Stop in Milford.

On September 19, 2025, at approximately 8:00 p.m., troopers responded to the convenience store located at 1885 Bay Road for a reported robbery. A preliminary investigation revealed that an unknown suspect entered the business, brandished a knife, and demanded that the clerk open the cash registers. The suspect stole an undisclosed amount of money and cigars before fleeing the scene. No one was physically injured during the incident.

The suspect is described as a black male wearing dark clothing.

The Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Anyone who witnessed the robbery or has relevant information is asked to contact Detective J. Sydnor at (302) 698-8540. 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 identified 22-year-old Michael Peterson, of Millville, Delaware, as the man who died in the fatal motorcycle crash on Thursday afternoon in Frankford.

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.

Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred yesterday afternoon in Frankford.

On September 18, 2025, at approximately 4:15 p.m., a Yamaha YZF motorcycle, and two other mini-motorcycles, were traveling southbound on Camp Barnes Road south of Estuary Boulevard. The preliminary investigation revealed that the Yamaha, which was reportedly traveling at a high rate of speed, attempted to pass the two mini-motorcycles on a double yellow line. The motorcycle lost control, exited the west side of the road, and struck a traffic sign, causing the rider to be ejected.

The motorcyclist, a 22-year-old man from Millville, Delaware, was wearing a full-face helmet. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity is being withheld until his family is notified.

Camp Barnes Road was closed for approximately 2.5 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 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.