The Delaware State Police arrested a 16-year-old male from Claymont, Delaware, for stealing a Volkswagen Tiguan from a Wawa in Claymont on Sunday evening.

On July 6, 2025, at approximately 5:31 p.m., troopers responded to Wawa, located at 697 Naamans Road, Claymont, for a report of a stolen vehicle. Upon arriving, troopers learned that a 34-year-old man left his Volkswagen Tiguan unsecured and running in the parking lot while he went into the Wawa. While the man was inside, a masked black male suspect wearing dark-colored clothing entered the Volkswagen, and fled in an unknown direction. Through investigative means, troopers located the stolen vehicle unoccupied in the area of Sterling Avenue in Claymont. Further investigation revealed the suspect abandoned the stolen vehicle and fled into a residence on Sterling Avenue. Troopers ultimately located the suspect, identified as the 16-year-old male, in the residence, and took him into custody without incident.

The 16-year-old male 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 New Castle County Detention Center on a $7,000 secured bond.

• Theft of a Motor Vehicle (Felony)
• Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Theft Under $1,500

Delaware State Police have identified 21-year-old Nolin Hudson of Greenwood, Delaware, as the man who died in a single-vehicle fatal crash on Sunday morning near Farmington.

The 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 arrested 25-year-old Kevin Caple (pictured above) of Smyrna, Delaware, for unlawful imprisonment charges stemming from an incident that occurred at a Walmart in Dover last week. Troopers are seeking assistance in locating his coconspirator, 36-year-old Coles Khayree of Dover, Delaware, who remains at-large.

On June 30, 2025, at approximately 7:35 p.m., troopers responded to the Walmart, located at 36 Jerome Drive, Dover, for a report of a disorderly person. Upon arriving, troopers learned that 2 male suspects, identified as Kevin Caple, and Coles Khayree, arrived at the Walmart in a RAM 3500 truck, and approached an occupied Chevrolet Silverado parked in the fire lane at Walmart. Caple confronted the occupants of the Silverado, a teenager and an infant, and demanded the teenager move the SUV, or he will tow it for being illegally parked. The teenager did not comply, and expressed she would contact her mother who was in the store. Subsequently, Khayree began loading the SUV onto the RAM’s towing mechanism, and lifted the rear of the SUV several feet off the ground, which scared the 2 children in the SUV. The driver of the SUV arrived, and an argument ensued until troopers arrived.

During the investigation, troopers made contact with Caple, who identified himself as a Wolfs Towing employee, and claimed the company has a contract with Walmart to tow illegally parked motor vehicles. Neither Caple, nor Khayree, were wearing any clothing identifying themselves as tow truck operators under any tow company. Additionally, the RAM truck was not marked with any identifiers for any tow company. Further investigation revealed Caple was a former employee of Wolfs Towing, and while employed by them, he was assigned a properly marked flatbed. Khayree was never employed by Wolfs Towing. Following the investigation, troopers obtained warrants for Caple’s and Khayree’s arrests.

On July 3, 2025, Caple turned himself in at Troop 9, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and released on his own recognizance.

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

Khayree has not been located at this time. He is wanted by the Delaware State Police for the following offenses:

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

Troopers continue investigating this incident, and are asking anyone with information regarding this case or the whereabouts of Coles Khayree to contact Troop 9 by calling (302) 378-5749. 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 is investigating an armed robbery that occurred Saturday afternoon 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.

The suspect is described as a black male in his 30s with short dreadlocks. He was wearing dark clothing at the time of the incident. Surveillance videos and images are not yet available.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit continues to investigate this incident. Anyone with relevant information about this case is asked to contact Detective D. Armstrong by calling (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 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 crash that occurred early this morning near Farmington.

On July 6, 2025, at approximately 1:00 a.m., a GMC Sierra pickup truck was traveling southbound on Shawnee Road, just south of Breezy Meadow Lane, at what appeared to be a high rate of speed. For reasons still under investigation, the truck veered off the east side of the roadway, striking a tree with the left rear side of the vehicle. The truck then continued south and crashed head-on with a second tree.

The driver, a 21-year-old man from Greenwood, 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.

Shawnee Road was partially closed for approximately three and a half hours while members of the Delaware State Police Troop 7 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 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 identified 89-year-old Bernard Pinkett of New Castle, Delaware, as the man who died in a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Friday morning in Newark.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Corporal D. McKenna by calling 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 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 have identified 76-year-old Ann Skeans of Dover, Delaware, as the woman who died in a fatal crash on Thursday evening in Dover.

The Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. We are asking anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information to contact Master Corporal W. Booth at (302) 698-8451. 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 17-year-old male from Georgetown, Delaware, and a 14-year-old male from Dover, Delaware, for robbery and theft-related offenses stemming from an armed carjacking that occurred Thursday morning in Smyrna.

On July 3, 2025, at approximately 6:00 a.m., troopers responded to a report of an armed carjacking that occurred on Berry Drive in Smyrna. The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim gave a ride to 2 unknown black males to the area of Holly Hill Estates in his Mazda CX-5. As they arrived on Berry Drive, one of the suspects pointed a firearm at the victim, and the other suspect held him against his seat as they demanded the Mazda’s keys. After complying, the victim exited his vehicle, and the suspects fled in the stolen Mazda. Shortly after the carjacking, Dover Police Department Officers observed the stolen Mazda as it traveled through Dover, and initiated a traffic stop. The 2 suspects, identified as a 17-year-old male and 14-year-old male, were ultimately taken into custody following a vehicle and foot pursuit in which a firearm, and ammunition were recovered.

Dover Police Department News Release – Teens Arrested Following Vehicle Pursuit

While investigating the carjacking, troopers responded to a report of an attempted vehicle theft that occurred overnight at a residence on Cedar Court in Smyrna. During the investigation, troopers learned 2 unknown suspects broke into the victim’s Hyundai during the overnight hours, and attempted to steal the vehicle. Troopers observed the Hyundai’s rear passenger window had been shattered and the ignition had been ripped out. This type of damage is consistent with the nationwide trend of Hyundais being stolen using a screwdriver and a USB cable. Through investigative means, troopers identified the suspects responsible for the attempted vehicle theft as the 17-year-old male, and the 14-year-old who were in custody for the carjacking.

Following the pursuit, the suspects were taken to Troop 3, where they were each charged with multiple crimes.

The 17-year-old male was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Kent County Family Court, and committed to Stevenson House Detention Center on a $5,000 cash bond.

• Robbery 1^st Degree (Felony)
• Conspiracy 1^st Degree (Felony)
• Possess Firearm by Person Under 21 (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Possess Ammunition for a Firearm by Person Under 21 (Felony)
• Attempted to Commit Theft of a Motor Vehicle (Felony)
• Conspiracy 2^nd Degree (Felony)
• Criminal Mischief $1,000 but less than $5,000
• Theft Under $1,500

The 14-year-old male was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Kent County Family Court, and committed to VisionQuest on a $3,000 secured bond.

• Robbery 1^st Degree (Felony)
• Conspiracy 1^st Degree (Felony)
• Possess Ammunition for a Firearm by Person Under 21 (Felony)
• Attempted to Commit Theft of a Motor Vehicle (Felony)
• Conspiracy 2^nd Degree (Felony)
• Criminal Mischief $1,000 but less than $5,000
• Theft Under $1,500

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.

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.