The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred late Sunday night in Lewes.

On June 22, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m., troopers were dispatched to a residence in the 32000 block of Cea Dag Circle in Dagsboro to check on the welfare of a 49-year-old armed man who made threats to harm himself and his family. The man was identified as Jason Arnold.

While responding, troopers learned that Arnold was driving a black Honda Pilot and was possibly on his way to the family home on Blackwood Drive in Lewes. An officer from the Millsboro Police Department spotted a vehicle matching the description in town limits and attempted a traffic stop. The Honda did not stop, and a pursuit ensued with the assistance of a trooper. The pursuit ended on Blackwood Drive.

The preliminary investigation revealed that after coming to a stop on Blackwood Drive, Arnold got out of the Honda armed with a firearm and began shooting at the officers. The Millsboro officer and the trooper returned fire. Arnold was hit during the exchange but ran into his family’s house on Blackwood Drive.

Over the next several hours, members of the Delaware State Police Special Operations Response Team and the Crisis Management Team attempted to negotiate Arnold’s surrender. Eventually, officers entered the home and found Arnold dead from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the upper body. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His family has been notified.

During the incident, a 69-year-old woman in a neighboring home sustained minor injuries. It is unclear at this time whether her injuries were directly related to the exchange of gunfire. She was treated at a local hospital and released. No other injuries were reported.

Per Delaware State Police standard operating procedures, the trooper involved has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of a use-of-force investigation conducted in conjunction with the Delaware Department of Justice. The Millsboro Police Department officer involved will also follow their departmental protocol.

The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives ask anyone with relevant information to contact Detective M. Csapo at (302) 741-2729. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-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 arrested 40-year-old Ronald Keiser of Hartly, Delaware, for multiple felony offenses stemming from a burglary that occurred earlier this week in Camden. Troopers are seeking the public’s assistance with their ongoing efforts to locate Keiser’s accomplice, 53-year-old Matthew Melvin of Seaford, Delaware.

On June 16, 2025, at approximately 5:46 a.m., troopers responded to a residence, located on the 8000 block of Westville Road in Camden, for a report of a burglary. When troopers arrived, they learned that during the overnight hours, two unknown white males arrived on the property in a white Toyota 4-Runner pulling a trailer. The suspects entered a detached garage on the property and stole 2 ATVs and power tools. The suspects fled in an unknown direction with the stolen items.

Through investigative means, troopers identified the suspects as Ronald Keiser and Matthew Melvin. Later in the day, troopers on patrol in the area of the Royal Farms in Hartly, saw a Toyota 4-Runner pulling a trailer that matched the description of the suspect vehicle from the burglary in Camden. Troopers pulled the Toyota over and spoke with the female driver and the passenger, identified as Ronald Keiser. Ronald was taken into custody without incident. Troopers attempted to locate Melvin, who is wanted for multiple felony offenses.

Keiser was taken to Troop 3, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $7,000 secured bond.

• Burglary 3^rd Degree (Felony)
• Possession of Burglar Tools or Instruments (Felony)
• Theft $1,500 or Greater (Felony)
• Conspiracy 2^nd Degree (Felony)
• Criminal Mischief under $1,000
• Criminal Trespass 2^nd Degree

Troopers are asking anyone who has information on Matthew Melvin’s whereabouts to contact Delaware State Police Troop 3 at (302) 697-4454. 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 25-year-old John Carey of Camden-Wyoming, Delaware, for burglary and related offenses following a burglary that occurred at Four Seasons Pizza in Dover.

On June 16, 2025, at approximately 9:18 a.m., troopers responded to Four Seasons Pizza, located at 2467 South State Street in Dover, for a report of a burglary. When troopers arrived, they learned that during the overnight hours, an unknown black male suspect forced entry to the business. Once inside, the suspect used a knife to force open cash registers, removed money, and fled the scene. Through investigative means, detectives identified John Carey as the suspect and obtained a warrant for his arrest.

On June 19, 2025, Carey was arrested and taken to Troop 3. He was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $7,100 secured bond.

• Burglary 2^nd Degree (Felony)
• Possession of Burglar Tools or Instruments (Felony)
• Theft Under $1,500
• Criminal Mischief under $1,000 – 2 counts

Delaware State Police have arrested 45-year-old Chad Tylecki of Milton, Delaware, for aggravated menacing and gun related charges following a disorderly incident that occurred earlier this week in Milton.

On June 16, 2025, at approximately 7:36 a.m., troopers responded to Lawns Unlimited, located at 15089 Coastal Highway in Milton, for a report of a disorderly person. When troopers arrived, they learned that a man, later identified as Chad Tylecki, yelled at a Lawns Unlimited employee from his neighboring residence. While yelling at the employee, Tylecki opened his jacket, revealing a firearm in his waistband. Troopers contacted Tylecki at his residence and took him into custody without incident. During a search of his person, troopers found a loaded handgun in his waistband.

Tylecki, who is a person prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition, was taken to Troop 7. He was charged with crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $46,100 cash bond.

• Aggravated Menacing (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Person Prohibited (Felony) – 2 counts
• Disorderly Conduct

The Delaware State Police arrested 29-year-old Cornell Rawlings of Elkton, Maryland, for an armed robbery that occurred in June last year at a Royal Farms in Newark.

On June 16, 2024, at approximately 3:08 a.m., troopers responded to a report of an armed robbery at Royal Farms, located at 2808 Pulaski Highway in Newark. The preliminary investigation revealed two employees were in the back office when they noticed the store’s camera system had stopped working. Shortly after, one of the employees heard someone enter the store and observed the individual standing at one of the registers as they exited the back office. The unidentified suspect then displayed a firearm and demanded money. As the second employee appeared from the back office, they saw the suspect pointing the gun at the first employee. Following the suspect’s orders, the second employee got on the ground. The first employee then handed over an undisclosed amount of cash to the suspect, who subsequently fled the scene.

Through investigative means, Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Detectives identified Cornell Rawlings as the suspect responsible for the robbery, and obtained a warrant for his arrest. On June 18, 2025, Rawlings was extradited from Maryland, and 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 $152,000 cash bond.

• Robbery 1^st Degree (Felony) – 2 counts
• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)

Delaware State Police have identified 64-year-old David Edwards of Camden-Wyoming, Delaware, as the man who died in a fatal motorcycle crash on Tuesday night in Camden.

The 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.

Delaware State Police continue to investigate the fatal pedestrian hit-and-run crash that occurred on Sunday night in Bethel.

In the ensuing investigation, troopers have identified the driver, a 23-year-old woman from Milford, Delaware, and located the 2012 Buick Lacrosse involved in the crash. The driver was arrested for unrelated capias warrants and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution. The investigation is ongoing, and charges related to the crash are pending.

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 arrested 44-year-old Richard Dalton, and 30-year-old Lauren Carter, both of Dover, Delaware, for felony drug offenses following a traffic stop that occurred in Dover on Tuesday night.

On June 17, 2025, at approximately 10:19 p.m., a trooper on patrol observed a red Cadillac CTS fail to stop at a red light while traveling southbound on North Dupont Highway at the intersection with Delaware State University Road in Dover. The trooper conducted a traffic stop on the Cadillac, and made contact with the driver, identified as Richard Dalton, and the passenger, identified as Lauren Carter. During the traffic stop, the trooper observed drug paraphernalia in plain view inside the vehicle. Subsequently, Dalton and Carter were taken into custody without incident. A search of their persons, and the Cadillac led to the discovery of:

• Approximately 2.13 grams of heroin packaged in 71 baggies
• Approximately 11.69 grams of crack cocaine
• Various drug paraphernalia to include glass pipes, clear containers with a powder residue, and cut straws with a powder residue

Throughout the contact with Dalton, the trooper observed multiple signs of impairment, and administered Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. A computer inquiry of Dalton revealed he had 2 prior DUI-related convictions.

Dalton and Carter were taken to Troop 9, where they were each charged with multiple crimes.

Dalton was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on an $8,100 secured bond.

• Possession of Controlled Substance Tier 2 Quantity (Felony) – 2 counts
• Conspiracy 2^nd Degree (Felony)
• 3^rd Offense Driving a Vehicle Under the Influence of Any Drug (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Failure to Stop at a Red Light

Carter was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and was released on her own recognizance.

• Possession of Controlled Substance Tier 2 Quantity (Felony) – 2 counts
• Conspiracy 2^nd Degree (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia