Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in Lewes early this morning that left one woman injured.

On August 8, 2025, at approximately 12:03 a.m., troopers responded to the 17000 block of Evette Lane in Lewes for a report of a shooting. When troopers arrived, they learned that an unknown suspect fired an unknown number of shots that hit an occupied residence. A 40-year-old woman inside was hit by gunfire and taken to an area hospital with serious injuries. A man and a child were also in the residence at the time, but they were not injured. The incident remains under investigation.

Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed or has information regarding this case to contact Detective A. Stimac by calling 302-752-3791. 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 Homicide Unit is investigating a murder-suicide that occurred last night in Frederica which resulted in the loss of three lives.

On August 6, 2025, at approximately 10:57 p.m., troopers responded to Lorna Drive in the Highpoint Mobile Home Park in Frederica, for a welfare check. When troopers arrived, they found an 81-year-old woman, an 18-year-old man with apparent gunshot wounds, and a 53-year-old woman, with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. They were all pronounced deceased at the scene. The identities of the victims and suspect are being withheld until their families are notified.

The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is actively investigating this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective A. Bluto by calling 302-741-2859. 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 continues to investigate a menacing incident that occurred yesterday in Bridgeville and are asking the public’s help with locating the suspect, 30-year-old John Gleysteen of Bridgeville, Delaware.

On August 5, 2025, at approximately 9:33 a.m., troopers responded to Handy Road near Craft Road in Bridgeville, for a report of an assault. When troopers arrived, they learned that a man, identified as John Gleysteen, arrived at the location on a tractor, collided with Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDot) tractor that was mowing grass, and argued with the DelDot employee. Gleysteen left the scene but returned a short time later, removed a chainsaw from his truck, and placed the running chainsaw near the tire of the tractor. Gleysteen then forcefully entered the cab of the DelDot tractor, assaulted the victim, damaged his property, and fled the scene. The victim was not injured.

Troopers obtained a warrant for Gleysteen’s arrest and continue working to locate him. He is described as a white male, approximately 5’10”, weighing approximately 185 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. He was last seen driving a silver Ford F-250 with Delaware vanity registration SUPRTUF.

Anyone with information regarding Gleysteen’s whereabouts is asked to call 9-1-1 or Delaware State Police Troop 5 at (302) 337-1090. 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.

The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred last night in Bear.

On August 4, 2025, at approximately 7:57 p.m., troopers responded to a report of a robbery that occurred earlier in the parking lot of the Mexico Grocery, located at 626 Pulaski Highway. The preliminary investigation revealed that two men confronted a 43-year-old man in the parking lot about money they were owed. One of the suspects punched the man and stole his cell phone, while the second suspect displayed a handgun. Both suspects then fled in an unknown direction. The victim sustained minor injuries.

The suspects are described as two Hispanic males in their 40s or 50s. Surveillance video and images of the suspects or their vehicle are not available.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit continues to investigative this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective R. Strecker at (302) 365-8413. 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 last week in Seaford that left a child dead.

On July 27, 2025, at approximately 4:28 p.m., a Toyota Corolla was traveling southbound on Coverdale Road, approaching the stop sign at Hastings Farm Road. At the same time, a Toyota Tundra was traveling eastbound on Hastings Farm Road, approaching Coverdale Road. The preliminary investigation revealed that the Corolla failed to stop at the stop sign and entered the Tundra’s path of travel. As a result, the front of the Tundra struck the passenger’s side of Corolla.

A rear seat passenger in the Corolla, 6-year-old Keydan Garcia-Garcia from Bridgeville, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries where on August 1, 2025, he died from his injuries. The driver of the Corolla, a 44-year-old woman from Bridgeville, Delaware was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. A front seat passenger, a 15-year-old female from Bridgeville, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital with critical injuries.

The driver of the Tundra, a 45-year-old man from Georgetown, Delaware, refused transport to the hospital.

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 are investigating a shooting that occurred Friday night in Rehoboth Beach.

On August 1, 2025, at approximately 10:59 p.m., troopers responded to Oyster House Road in Rehoboth Beach for a report of shots fired. When troopers arrived, they searched the area and found a Hyundai Genesis that had been struck by gunfire. The preliminary investigation revealed that the Hyundai was traveling on Oyster House Road when unknown suspects in an unknown vehicle that was traveling behind it fired an unknown number of shots that struck the Hyundai. Two adults were in the car at the time, and no one was injured. The incident remains under investigation.

Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed or has information regarding this case to contact Detective P. LaPlaca by calling 302-752-3798. 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 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.

The Delaware State Police Community Engagement Unit’s annual program to assist elementary school-aged children in need with the necessities for school is back! Troopers are asking for help with donations to fill each child’s backpack with school supplies.

Operation Troopers Have Your BACKpack works with local communities and organizations to collect and donate school supplies for children in need. Donations can be taken to Troop 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 9, or Delaware State Police Federal Credit Union locations by anyone wishing to help. Each location will have a box for supplies to be dropped off. The donations will be collected from August 4, 2025 until August 15, 2025, and will be distributed at the start of the school year. The supplies needed for the students are:

Delaware State Police is thankful for the generosity from the public with this program in the past years. Please help us give the students these essential supplies for another successful school year!

The Delaware State Police are investigating a home invasion that occurred last night in Newark.

On July 28, 2025, at approximately 10:15 p.m., troopers responded to a residence on Salem Church Road in Newark, for a report of a home invasion. The preliminary investigation revealed that 2 unknown black male suspects entered the residence, and approached the victim in the family room. The suspects, both armed with firearms, demanded property from the victim, and inquired about an unknown male. The suspects then tied the victim’s hands, and ransacked his room. The suspects fled from the house with an undisclosed amount of money and property.

The victim was not injured. The suspects are described as black males, wearing dark-colored clothing, and armed with firearms. There is no surveillance footage available at this time.

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.