Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred early this morning in Smyrna.

On September 5, 2025, at approximately 4:16 a.m., a Yamaha X1A was traveling eastbound on Smyrna-Leipsic Road east of Big Oak Road. The preliminary investigation revealed that the motorcycle failed to negotiate a curve and exited the south edge of the roadway. As a result, the motorcycle entered a ditch, struck a culvert pipe, and the driver was ejected.

The driver, a 59-year-old man from Clayton, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital where he died. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.

Smyrna-Leipsic Road was closed for an extended time while the scene was investigated and cleared.

Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate the crash. Troopers are asking 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.

The Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred early this morning in Frankford, leaving two people injured.

On September 4, 2025, at approximately 2:41 a.m., troopers responded to the area of Honolulu Road and Reed Street in Frankford for a report of a shooting. When troopers arrived, they found a 27-year-old man from Frankford and a 38-year-old woman from Selbyville who had both sustained injuries.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the victims were traveling in the area when unknown suspects fired multiple gunshots at their vehicle. The female victim suffered injuries from glass debris, and the male victim sustained both debris-related injuries and a gunshot wound to his hand. They were both taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to actively investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective K. Perry at 302-752-3793. 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 31-year-old Sean Hannon of Elkton, Maryland, as the man who died in the fatal two-vehicle crash on Monday morning in Middletown.

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 Corporal K. Oakes at (302) 365-8483. 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 an armed robbery that occurred yesterday at a Gulf station in New Castle.

On September 1, 2025, at approximately 12:22 p.m., troopers responded to a report of an armed robbery at the Gulf station, located at 752 West Basin Road in New Castle. The preliminary investigation revealed that an unknown black male suspect entered the business, displayed a handgun, and demanded money from the register. The employee complied, and the suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of cash. The employee was not hurt.

The suspect is described as an unknown black male in his thirties, wearing all black clothing. Surveillance video and images of the suspect are not yet available.

Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed this incident or has relevant information to contact Detective D. Armstrong at (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 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 early this morning in Middletown.

On September 1, 2025, at approximately 1:40 a.m., a Kenworth tractor was traveling southbound, in the left lane on US Route 301, approaching Bunker Hill Road. At the same time, a Ford Focus was traveling northbound, in the left lane of US Route 301 southbound, north of Bunker Hill Road. As a result, the front of the Ford and the front of the Kenworth collided.

The driver of the Ford, a 31-year-old man from Elkton, Maryland, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.

The driver of the Kenworth, a 60-year-old man from Yonkers, New York, was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries. A passenger in the Kenworth, a 62-year-old woman, also from Yonkers, New York, was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries.

US Route 301 was closed for an extended time 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 Corporal K. Oakes at (302) 365-8483. 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 39-year-old Isidro Cerda of Dover, Delaware, as the man who died in the fatal motorcycle crash on Friday morning in Greenwood.

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.

Delaware State Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on earlier this month in Georgetown.

On August 19, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., a Honda Pilot was traveling eastbound on Hardscrabble Road, east of Tyndall Road. For reasons under investigation, the Honda left the roadway and entered into a ditch. The Honda traveled along the ditch, struck a tree, causing it to overturn several times before striking a second tree.

The driver, 29-year-old Marco Lobos-Simaj, of Georgetown, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital with critical injuries. On August 27, 2025, he died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash.

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 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 are investigating a single-vehicle fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Friday morning in Greenwood.

On August 29, 2025, at approximately 7:10 a.m., a gray Kawasaki ZX6 motorcycle was traveling westbound at a high rate of speed on Beach Highway, west of Webb Farm Road. The Kawasaki entered the eastbound lane to pass two vehicles that were traveling in the same direction. As the Kawasaki came back into the westbound lane, the rider lost control, and the motorcycle began to skid. The Kawasaki came off the roadway and struck a utility pole. The impact caused the rider to be ejected from the Kawasaki.

The 39-year-old male rider from Dover, Delaware, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.

At the time of the crash, the roadway was closed for approximately 5 hours while troopers investigated and cleared the scene.

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.

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.