Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Thursday evening in Dover.

On July 3, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m., a Honda Accord was stopped for the stop sign at the intersection of Birchfield Drive and Forrest Avenue. At the same time, a Hyundai Veloster was traveling westbound on Forrest Avenue, approaching Birchfield Drive. The Honda failed to remain stopped and entered the roadway, causing the left front of the Hyundai to crash into the right front of the Honda on Forrest Avenue.

The driver of the Honda, a 76-year-old woman from Dover, Delaware, was taken to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Her name is being withheld until her family has been notified. The driver of the Hyundai, a 17-year-old male from Marydel, Maryland, was also taken to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

The roadway was partially closed for approximately three and a half hours while members of the Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) investigated the crash and cleared the roadway.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked 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.

Delaware State Police have arrested 33-year-old James Fisher of Ellendale, Delaware, for DUI, gun, and crash related offenses following a crash that occurred yesterday in Harbeson.

On July 1, 2025, at approximately 8:35 a.m., a Ford F-750 was traveling southbound Harbeson Road north of Lewes-Georgetown Highway. The investigation revealed that for unknown reasons, the Ford left the southbound lane of travel and as a result hit several parked vehicles on the 18000 block of Harbeson Road. After the crash, the driver, identified as James Fisher, was seen removing a bag from the Ford and hiding it behind a tree. When troopers arrived, they spoke to Fisher, observed multiple signs of impairment, and conducted Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. Troopers also located the bag that Fisher hid behind the tree. A search of the bag revealed several firearms, that Fisher had stolen, along with ammunition and ballistic vests. Fisher suffered minor injuries from the crash but refused transport to the hospital.

Fisher, who is prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition, was arrested and taken to Troop 7. He was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $25,530 secured bond.

• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony) – 4 counts
• Possession of a Firearm/Destructive Weapon if Previously Convicted of a Violent Felony (Felony) – 4 counts
• Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Person Prohibited Prior Violent Crime or Felony (Felony)
• Possession of a Weapon with a Removed, Obliterated, or Altered Serial Number (Felony)
• Theft of a Firearm (Felony) – 4 counts
• Driving Under the Influence of Drugs
• Other Traffic Violations

The Delaware State Police have arrested 34-year-old Taron Brawner of Easton, Maryland and 38-year-old Kyle Parker of Townsend Delaware, following a robbery that occurred in May in the parking lot of Harrington Raceway and Casino.

On May 11, 2025, at approximately 2:45 a.m., troopers responded to Harrington Raceway and Casino, located at 42 Chambers Circle in Harrington, for a report of a robbery. When troopers arrived, they learned that 2 unknown black male suspects approached the male victim in the parking lot as he was getting in his vehicle. The suspects assaulted the victim, took his property, and fled in an unknown direction of travel in an unknown black pick-up truck. The victim suffered minor injuries. Through investigative means, troopers identified Taron Brawner and Kyle Parker as the suspects and obtained warrants for their arrest.

On June 13, 2025, Parker was arrested and taken to Troop 3, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and released on his own recognizance.

• Robbery 2nd Degree (Felony)
• Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony)
• Terroristic Threatening
• Offensive Touching
• Criminal Trespass 3rd Degree

On July 1, 2025, Brawner was arrested and taken to Troop 3, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and released on a $5,700 unsecured bond.

• Robbery 2nd Degree (Felony)
• Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony)
• Terroristic Threatening
• Offensive Touching
• Criminal Trespass 3rd Degree

Delaware State Police have identified 37-year-old Jessica Thompson of Frankford, Delaware, as the woman in the ongoing death investigation in Frankford.

The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is actively investigating this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective B. McDerby by calling 302-741-2821. 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 37-year-old Calvin Williams of Newark, Delaware, for multiple felony offenses stemming from an armed robbery that occurred in May at the Salem Center in Bear. Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in their on-going efforts to locate his coconspirator (pictured above), 20-year-old Daviel Aviles of Middletown, Delaware, who remains at-large.

On May 19, 2025, at approximately 2:15 p.m., troopers responded to a report of an armed robbery in the parking lot of the Salem Center, located at 1693 Pulaski Highway in Bear. The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was involved in an argument with a suspect while in the parking lot. During the argument, a second suspect approached, and displayed a handgun. The 2 suspects then conspired to take the victim’s vehicle, and fled from the shopping center in the stolen vehicle.

Through investigative means, Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Detectives identified Calvin Williams, and Daviel Aviles as the suspects responsible for the robbery, and obtained warrants for their arrest. On May 30, 2025, detectives, and members of the Delaware State Police Special Operations Response Team executed a search warrant at Williams’ residence, and took him into custody without incident. Aviles has not been located at this time. Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in their on-going efforts to locate Aviles, who has felony warrants for his arrest issued by the Delaware State Police and Middletown Police Department.

Williams was taken to Troop 2, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $65,000 cash bond.

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

Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case or the whereabouts of Daviel Aviles to contact Detective D. Patterson at (302) 365-8404. 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 79-year-old Beverly Wolfe of Newark, Delaware, as the woman who died in a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred Monday night in Wilmington.

The roadway was closed for several hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

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 Master Corporal J. Forester by calling 302-365-8485. 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 Homicide Unit is conducting a death investigation in Frankford after a woman was found dead yesterday.

On June 30, 2025, at approximately 2:26 p.m., troopers responded to the 34000 block of Zion Church Road in Frankford to check the welfare of a 37-year-old woman after she had not been contacted for several days. When troopers arrived, they found the woman with an apparent fatal gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Her identity is being withheld until her family is notified. Due to the nature of the incident, the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit assumed the investigation. Detectives believe there is no threat to public safety.

The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is actively investigating this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective B. McDerby by calling 302-741-2821. 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 fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred last night in Wilmington that left one woman dead.

On June 30, 2025, at approximately 10:08 p.m., a 2015 Lexus RX was traveling in the right westbound lane of Lancaster Pike, approaching Hedgerow Place. Due to a severe thunderstorm passing through the area, a tree fell into the roadway directly in the SUV’s path of travel. The Lexus veered to the left to avoid colliding with the tree, but was unsuccessful. As a result, the tree struck the front of the Lexus.

The passenger of the Lexus, a 79-year-old woman from Newark, Delaware, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her name is being withheld until her family and relatives are notified. The driver of the Lexus, a 79-year-old man from Newark, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital for serious injuries.

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 Master Corporal J. Forester by calling 302-365-8485. 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 an armed robbery that occurred in Milton early Saturday morning.

On June 28, 2025, at approximately 1:56 a.m., troopers investigated an armed robbery that occurred in Milton. The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was traveling on Burton Road in the area of Sand Hill Road in Milton, when an unknown vehicle flashed red and white lights behind him. The victim pulled over, and was confronted by 2 masked male suspects wearing vests labeled “ICE.” The victim was then removed from his vehicle by a suspect armed with a knife, while the other suspect pointed a firearm at the victim. The suspect with the knife poked the weapon into the victim’s side, and took the victim’s wallet. The suspect then punched the victim in the face, and both suspects fled in their vehicle with an undisclosed amount of money.

The victim was taken to an area hospital for an injury to his face.

The suspects are described as 2 unknown males, wearing masks, and dark-colored clothing. Surveillance video and images are not yet available. CAUTION: The suspects are possibly impersonating law enforcement. See safety tips below.

The Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information about this case to contact Detective C. Simpson by calling (302) 752-3855. 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.

PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY:

Those who impersonate law enforcement officers compromise the public’s trust in law enforcement and may endanger unsuspecting people. There are several tips you can remember to protect yourself during a traffic stop while helping law enforcement do their jobs:

• Turn your flashers on and try to stop in a well-lit area or a location where there are a lot of people present – a legitimate officer will understand if you continue until you find a well-lit area to pull over.
• Look for a uniform, official department jacket, other equipment used by police officers for the performance of their duties, and/or a marked police vehicle. If it is not a marked unit, the emergency lights should be built in, and not a temporary light placed on the vehicle. You can always call 9-1-1 to verify that an unmarked police car is in your area or to request a marked unit.
• If the officer is in plainclothes, look for identifying clothing and equipment. If unsure, explain to the “officer” that you are unsure about the situation, and ask them to display official department identification and badge. You may call their department to verify their identity.
• Pay attention to what they are asking. Most officers will advise you of the reason for the stop and request your driver’s license, registration, and proof of insurance. If they immediately tell you to get out of the car without any preliminary questions, be suspicious.
• TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS. Call 9-1-1 if you have any doubts, and stay on the line as you drive to your closest police station.

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.