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State Police Investigating Single-Vehicle Fatal Crash on Sandbox Road in Harrington

Google Maps screenshot of the crash area

Date Posted: Monday, May 25th, 2026



The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Saturday evening in Harrington. On May 23, 2026, at approximately 9:57 p.m., a Nissan Altima was traveling westbound on […]

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*Update* State Police Investigating Homicide in Seaford

Wanted Poster for Darrin West. Includes mugshot and text "if you have information about Darrin's whereabouts, please call 9-1-1 or Detective B. McDerby at (302) 741-2821, or submit a tip to Delaware Crime Stoppers.

Date Posted: Saturday, May 23rd, 2026



The Delaware State Police has identified 17-year-old Jacob Rinier Jr. of Laurel, Delaware, as the victim in the homicide that occurred in Seaford on Thursday. Additionally, the Delaware State Police […]

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State Police Issues Sex Offender Notifications

Graphic titled “Community Alert” featuring a Delaware State Police SUV with flashing red and blue lights parked at night near a lit suspension bridge. A silhouette map of Delaware appears on the left, the text “BecomeATrooper.com” on the bottom center, and social media icons are shown at the bottom right corner.

Date Posted: Friday, May 22nd, 2026



The Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit (SOAR) is issuing the following public notifications of homeless and wanted sex offenders. Wanted Sex Offenders SOAR is currently looking […]

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State Police Investigating Homicide in Seaford

Graphic titled “Homicide Investigation” showing a Delaware State Police detective and trooper at a staged crime scene with police vehicles and yellow crime scene tape overlaying the image. A silhouette map of Delaware appears on the left, the text “BecomeATrooper.com” on the bottom center, and social media icons are shown at the bottom right corner.

Date Posted: Friday, May 22nd, 2026



The Delaware State Police is investigating a homicide that occurred in Seaford on Thursday. On May 21, 2026, at approximately 8:45 p.m., troopers responded to the 24000 block of German […]

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*Update – Victim Identified* State Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Lighthouse Road in Selbyville

Graphic titled “Fatal Crash Investigation” featuring a Delaware State Police patrol vehicle near surveying equipment used to investigate fatal crashes and a drone overlaid in the left foreground. A silhouette map of Delaware appears on the left, the text “BecomeATrooper.com” on the bottom center, and social media icons are shown at the bottom right corner.

Date Posted: Friday, May 22nd, 2026



The Delaware State Police has identified 56-year-old Robert Riden of Frankford, Delaware, as the man who died in a fatal motorcycle crash on Lighthouse Road in Selbyville on Wednesday. The […]

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State Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Lighthouse Road in Selbyville

Screenshot of the Google Street View in the area of the crash.

Date Posted: Wednesday, May 20th, 2026



The Delaware State Police is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred early Wednesday morning in Selbyville. On May 20, 2026, at approximately 1:20 a.m., a Harley-Davidson Road King motorcycle […]

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State Police Arrest Wilmington Man in Connection with Multiple Restaurant Burglaries

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Date Posted: Wednesday, May 20th, 2026



The Delaware State Police arrested 56-year-old Mark Waters, of Wilmington, Delaware, in connection with two burglaries that occurred at Wilmington restaurants in mid-May. On May 16, 2026, at approximately 1:20 […]

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*Update – Victim Identified* State Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Limestone Road in Wilmington

Graphic titled “Fatal Crash Investigation” featuring a Delaware State Police patrol vehicle near surveying equipment used to investigate fatal crashes and a drone overlaid in the left foreground. A silhouette map of Delaware appears on the left, the text “BecomeATrooper.com” on the bottom center, and social media icons are shown at the bottom right corner.

Date Posted: Tuesday, May 19th, 2026



The Delaware State Police has identified 38-year-old Jonathan Pallett of Wilmington, Delaware, as the motorcyclist who died in a fatal crash on Limestone Road in Wilmington on Saturday. The crash […]

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State Police Arrest Wilmington Woman After Pepper Spraying Store Employees During Shoplifting Incident

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Date Posted: Monday, May 18th, 2026



The Delaware State Police arrested 28-year-old Janaia Wright, of Wilmington, Delaware, on felony assault and related charges after pepper spraying two store employees during a shoplifting incident Sunday morning in […]

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State Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Limestone Road in Wilmington

Screenshot of Google Street View of DE7 at Ocheltree Lane.

Date Posted: Sunday, May 17th, 2026



The Delaware State Police is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle that occurred Saturday afternoon in Wilmington. On May 16, 2026, at approximately 1:00 p.m., a Harley-Davidson Street […]

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