Colonel William D. Crotty, the Superintendent of the Delaware State Police, proudly announces the graduation of the 106th Delaware State Police and 102nd Municipal Police Recruit Class.

On August 20, 2026, a graduation ceremony was held at Dover Middle School to commemorate the successful completion of the Delaware State Police Training Academy.  There, 9 Delaware State Troopers and 9 Municipal Police Officers, representing the Delaware Natural Resources Police, the Georgetown Police Department, the Laurel Police Department, the Middletown Police Department, the New Castle City Police Department, and the University of Delaware Police Department, were recognized, marking the beginning of their careers in public service.

In addition to a message from one of their own, Trooper Wyatt Skinner, who was selected by his classmates to address the class and guests, the program also included messages to the class from:

State Prosecutor Dan Logan
Delaware Department of Justice

Secretary Joshua A. Bushweller
Department of Safety and Homeland Security

Colonel William D. Crotty
Superintendent of the Delaware State Police

In recognition of exemplary achievements, the following awards were presented:

Trooper Kimani Carrington
Patrolman Gregory Catts, Laurel Police Department
Delaware State Police Academy Physical Fitness Award

Trooper Nicholas Verderame
Outstanding Proficiency in Police Firearms Award

Officer Christian D’Agostino, University of Delaware Police Department
Delaware State Police Academy Core Value Award

Patrolman Gregory Catts, Laurel Police Department
The Secretary of Safety and Homeland Security Award

Trooper Cameron Smith
The Attorney General’s Award for Legal Excellence

Officer James Young, University of Delaware Police Department
Delaware Association of Chiefs of Police Award

Trooper Wyatt Skinner
Governor’s Outstanding Recruit Trooper Award

106th Delaware State Police Recruit Class

Trooper Leah Brasure

Trooper Kimani Carrington

Trooper Antoine Davis

Trooper Cody Garrison

Trooper Dylan Nibblett

Trooper Wyatt Skinner

Trooper Cameron Smith

Trooper Nicholas Verderame

Trooper Adam Warrington

102nd Municipal Police Recruit Class

Officer Evan Strickland, Delaware Natural Resources Police

Patrolman John Briddell, Georgetown Police Department

Patrolman Gregory Catts, Laurel Police Department

Officer James Cash, Middletown Police Department

Officer Nicholas Misso, Middletown Police Department

Officer Joseph Nicotra, New Castle City Police Department

Officer Bryan Powell, New Castle City Police Department

Officer Christian D’Agostino, University of Delaware Police Department

Officer James Young, University of Delaware Police Department

The Delaware State Police continues to investigate the bank robbery that occurred on August 29, 2026, at WSFS Bank in Rehoboth Beach.

Through investigative means, detectives have identified 26-year-old Demetrius Frith-Thompson, of Milford, Delaware, as the suspect and obtained a warrant for his arrest. Detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating Frith-Thompson.

Detectives are asking anyone who has information as to the whereabouts of Frith-Thompson to call 9-1-1 or DSP Troop 4 at (302)-856-5850. Anyone with information about the robbery investigation is asked to contact Detective L. Coleman at (302) 752-3813. 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 have identified 48-year-old Paul Lawson of Harbeson, Delaware, as the man who died in the fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Tuesday in Lewes.

The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the crash to contact Master Corporal R. Albert at (302) 703-3266. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or has lost a loved one to a sudden death and needs 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 has arrested 42-year-old Richard Morgan, of Dover, Delaware, for armed robbery that occurred on Monday morning in Dover.

On August 31, 2026, at approximately 11:24 a.m., troopers responded to the first block of Wolf Creek Boulevard in Dover, for a report of an armed robbery. When troopers arrived, they learned that an unknown white male suspect, later identified as Richard Morgan, approached the victim, a landscaper, who was cutting grass near one of the homes. The victim saw a handle of a firearm in the waistband when Morgan approached him and lifted the tan trench coat style jacket. Morgan reached for the victim and displayed a small metal baseball bat after the victim pushed him away. Morgan grabbed the victim’s pants and picked up the wallet that fell out of the victim’s pocket. During the robbery, the victim saw a GPS monitor on Morgan’s ankle when he fled on foot. The victim was not injured.

Through investigative means, and with the assistance of Probation and Parole, detectives identified Morgan as the suspect during the robbery. Morgan was taken into custody without incident on the 600 block of South State Street in Dover.

Morgan was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace, and committed to the Department of Correction on a $80,000 cash bond.

• Robbery First Degree – Display What Appears to be a Deadly Weapon (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm/Destructive Weapon After Two Separate Violent Felony Convictions (Felony)

Delaware State Police Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed or has information regarding this case to contact Detective R. Spanier by calling 302-698-8548. 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 continues to investigate the bank robbery that occurred Saturday morning at WSFS Bank in Rehoboth Beach. Detectives are providing images and are asking for the public’s help identifying the suspect.

The Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone who has any information in regard to the investigation to contact Detective L. Coleman at (302) 752-3813. 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 motorcycle crash that occurred Tuesday on Coastal Highway in Lewes.

On September 1, 2026, at approximately 6:10 p.m., a Kia Sorento was traveling northbound on Coastal Highway and entered the turn lane at Bay Crossing Boulevard. At the same time, a Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling southbound on Coastal Highway, in the far-left lane, approaching Bay Crossing Boulevard. The preliminary investigation revealed that the Kia was making a U-turn and pulled into the path of the motorcycle. As a result, the motorcycle struck the passenger’s side of the Kia, ejecting the operator.

The operator of the motorcycle, a 48-year-old man from Harbeson, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital where he died. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.

The driver of the Kia, a 77-year-old woman from New Berlin, Pennsylvania, and two passengers, were not injured.

The roadway was closed for approximately 3 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the crash to contact Master Corporal R. Albert at (302) 703-3266. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or has lost a loved one to a sudden death and needs 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 have identified 36-year-old Hilary Brooks and 11-year-old Mia Brooks, both of Delmar, Delaware, as the people who died in the fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Saturday in Delmar.

The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the collision, or has related video, to contact Sergeant A. Mitchell by calling (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 (800) 847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or has lost a loved one to a sudden death and needs 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 motorcycle crash that occurred Saturday in Delmar.

On August 29, 2026, at approximately 11:30 a.m., a Kawasaki Ninja was traveling eastbound on Whitesville Road west of Robin Hood Road. At the same time, a Ford F-650 rollback truck was traveling in the same direction, followed a Dodge Dakota, west of Robin Hood Road. Both vehicles were traveling ahead of the motorcycle. The preliminary investigation revealed that the motorcycle passed the Dakota in a no-passing zone and struck driver’s side of the rollback as it was making a left turn into a private driveway. Both the operator and passenger on the motorcycle were ejected.

The operator of the motorcycle, a 36-year-old woman from Delmar, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital where she died. An 11-year-old female passenger, also from Delmar, Delaware, was pronounced dead at the scene. Their names are being withheld until their family is notified.

The driver of the F-650, a 19-year-old man from Laurel, Delaware, was not injured.

The roadway was closed for approximately 4 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the collision, or has related video, to contact Sergeant A. Mitchell by calling (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 (800) 847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or has lost a loved one to a sudden death and needs 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 is investigating a bank robbery Saturday morning in Rehoboth Beach.

On August 29, 2026, at approximately 9:50 a.m., troopers responded to the WSFS Bank, located at 19335 Coastal Highway in Rehoboth Beach, for a reported robbery. The preliminary investigation revealed the unknown suspect entered the bank and gave the employee a demand note. The employee complied and the suspect fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash. No weapon was involved and no injury was reported.

The suspect is described as a thin black male in his twenties who was dressed like a female while wearing tight clothing and a wig.

The Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone who has any information in regard to the incident to contact Detective L. Coleman at (302) 752-3813. 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 have identified 54-year-old Norma Eckard, of Delmar, Delaware, as the woman who died in the fatal crash that occurred Thursday in Laurel.

The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the collision, or has related video, to contact Sergeant A. Mitchell by calling (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 (800) 847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or has lost a loved one to a sudden death and needs 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.