Delaware State Police have arrested 54-year-old Nathaniel Spencer, of Lewes, Delaware, for 4^th Offense DUI and numerous traffic-related offenses following a traffic stop last night.

On August 23, 2025, at approximately 10 p.m., a trooper on patrol observed a white Acura traveling eastbound in the westbound lane of Robinsonville Road near Kendale Road. The vehicle then crossed back over into the correct lane of travel. The trooper initiated a traffic stop, activating emergency lights to pull the car over.

The driver, identified as Nathaniel Spencer, opened the door and got out of the vehicle as the trooper initiated the stop. The trooper observed signs of impairment and instructed Spencer to return to his car, which he did. Upon contact, the trooper smelled a strong odor of alcoholic beverages and continued to observe additional signs of impairment. The trooper also noticed the Acura had a shredded front tire and was riding on the rim.

Based on these observations, the trooper conducted Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, which revealed further evidence of impairment. Spencer was taken into custody. A computer inquiry revealed that Spencer was under pre-trial conditions prohibiting him from driving or being in control of a vehicle. In addition, the trooper discovered that the vehicle was uninsured, the registration had expired, and Spencer’s driver’s license was revoked.

Spencer was taken to Troop 7, where he was charged with the offenses listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $8400 cash bond.

• 4^th Offense DUI (Felony)
• Breach of Conditions of Bond (Felony)
• Driving in Proper Lane and Direction
• Driving While Suspended or Revoked
• Failure to Have Required Insurance
• Other Traffic Violations

Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred in Newark on Friday afternoon that left one man dead.

On August 22, 2025, at approximately 3:23 p.m., a maroon Chevrolet Trax was traveling northbound on Bear Christiana Road and was in the left turn lane at the intersection of Freedom Road. At the same time, a black BMW 335 was traveling southbound in the right lane of Bear Christiana Road, approaching Freedom Road. The BMW was seen racing another unknown vehicle at a high rate of speed as it approached the intersection of Freedom Road while the Chevrolet began to make the left turn towards Freedom Road. As a result, the front of the BMW struck the front right side of the Chevrolet.

The driver of the Chevrolet, a 75-year-old man from Newark, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital where he died. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.

The driver of the BMW, a 49-year-old man, from Newark, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries.

Bear Christiana Road was closed for approximately 3.5 hours 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 Sergeant J. Jefferson at (302) 365-8484. 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 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 68-year-old Tracey Harden of Lewes, Delaware, as the woman who died in the fatal two-vehicle crash on Tuesday near Angola.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information is asked to contact Master Corporal K. Argo at (302) 703-3264. 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 knifepoint robbery that occurred yesterday in a Kohl’s parking lot in Wilmington.

On August 20, 2025, at approximately 6:50 p.m., troopers responded to a report of a knifepoint robbery in the parking lot of Kohl’s, located at 4437 Kirkwood Highway in Wilmington. The preliminary investigation revealed an unknown dark-skinned male suspect approached a woman, as she sat in her car, opened the door and demanded her property while pointing a knife at her. The victim complied, and the suspect fled in a white Dodge Ram pick-up truck towards Kirkwood Highway. The victim was not injured.

The suspect is described as an unknown dark-skinned male, approximately 5’6” tall, weighing approximately 150-160 pounds, wearing a ski-mask, dark-colored t-shirt, and dark pants. Surveillance video and images of the suspect 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.

Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run crash that occurred earlier this month near Felton.

On August 1, 2025, at approximately 9:19 p.m., a Ford Transit van was traveling westbound on Sandtown Road, approaching John Hurd Road. At the same time, a pedestrian was walking in the westbound lane of Sandtown Road, east of John Hurd Road. The preliminary investigation revealed that the Ford struck the pedestrian and continued westbound on Sandtown Road.

The pedestrian, identified as 36-year-old Evan Young from Centreville, Maryland, was taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries.

On August 2, 2025, as part of the ongoing investigation, troopers located the Ford Transit van and ultimately identified the driver as a 42-year-old man from Ellendale, Delaware.

On August 16, 2025, Young died as a result of his injuries.

The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident and charges related to the crash are pending. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash or might have more information to contact Master Corporal J. Lane by calling (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 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 yesterday near Angola that left one woman dead.

On August 19, 2025, at approximately 1:55 p.m., a Honda CRV was traveling southbound on Harts Road, stopped at the stop sign at John J. Williams Highway. At the same time, a Freightliner Cascadia tractor and trailer was traveling westbound on John J. Williams Highway, approaching Harts Road. For reasons still under investigation, the Honda failed to remain stopped and proceeded to turn left, to travel eastbound on John J. Williams Highway, and entered the Freightliner’s path of travel. As a result, the front of the Freightliner struck the driver’s side of the Honda.

The left rear seat passenger in the Honda, a 68-year-old woman from Lewes, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital where she died. Her name is being withheld until her family is notified. The driver of the Honda, a 78-year-old man from Lewes, Delaware was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The front seat passenger, a 36-year-old woman from Lewes, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The right rear seat passenger, a 37-year-old woman from Jersey City, New Jersey, was taken to an area hospital with critical injuries.

The driver of the Freightliner, a 64-year-old man from Bowie, Maryland, refused transport to the hospital.

John J. Williams Highway was closed for an extended time while the scene was investigated and cleared.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information is asked to contact Master Corporal K. Argo at (302) 703-3264. 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.