The Delaware State Police continues to investigate a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on June 26, 2026, in Milford, which has now resulted in three fatalities.

With assistance from the Delaware Division of Forensic Science, the deceased occupants of the Nissan Rogue have been identified as 60-year-old Mark Yancey and 62-year-old Jana Yancey, husband and wife from Yorktown, Virginia.

Additionally, the operator of the Ford Mustang, 36-year-old Eric Lynch of Harrington, Delaware, died on July 1, 2026, from injuries sustained in the crash.

The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the crash or has video to contact Master Corporal J. Lane at (302) 698-8457. 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 identified 38-year-old Jessica Bradley of Milford, Delaware, as the victim in Sunday’s murder-suicide in Milford. The suspect, 43-year-old Brooks Bradley, also from Milford, committed suicide during the incident.

The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is still actively investigating this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective Z. Spudis by calling (302) 752-3795. 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 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 identified 32-year-old Breiner Perez-Perez, from Millsboro, Delaware, as the man who died in the single-vehicle fatal crash Sunday morning in Georgetown

The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the crash or has video to contact Master Corporal J. Smith at (302) 703-3267. 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.

Delaware State Police are investigating a carjacking incident that occurred on Saturday evening in Frederica.

On July 4, 2026, at approximately 6:45 p.m., troopers responded to the first block of East Oak Street in Frederica, Delaware, for a report of a carjacking. The preliminary investigation revealed the victim, a Lyft driver, picked up three unknown suspects in Dover and drove them to the first block of East Pine Street in Frederica. While in the rear seat, one of the suspects displayed a handgun and ordered the victim out of his car while a second suspect climbed into the driver’s seat. The suspects fled the area in the victim’s car and cell phone. The victim was not injured during the incident.

The three suspects were all wearing their hoods up and had black masks covering their faces.

The Delaware State Police Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this crime. Detectives ask anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant information to contact Det. S. Heitzman at (302) 698-8555. 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 is investigating a murder-suicide that occurred yesterday in Milford.

On July 5, 2026, at approximately 4:15 p.m., troopers responded to the 7000 block of Sugar Maple Drive in Sugar Maple Farms, Milford, for a welfare check after a man called 9-1-1 to report that he had killed his wife and hung up. 9-1-1 dispatchers and arriving troopers made multiple attempts to reach the man but were unsuccessful. Ultimately, members of the Delaware State Police Special Operations Response Team entered the residence and found a 38-year-old woman with gunshot wounds and a 43-year-old man with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Both were pronounced dead at the scene. Their identities 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 Z. Spudis by calling (302) 752-3795. 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 is investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Sunday morning on Peterkins Road in Georgetown.

On July 5, 2026, at approximately 9:15 a.m., a Honda Accord was traveling southbound, negotiating a slight left-hand curve, on Peterkins Road. For reasons under investigation, the car ran off west side of the road. The Honda re-entered the road, rotated off the east side of Peterkins Road, and struck two trees. As a result of the impact, the Honda rolled onto its roof.

The driver of the Honda, a 32-year-old man from Millsboro, Delaware, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family is notified. The passenger, a 31-year-old woman from Millsboro, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital for serious injuries.

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

The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the crash or has video to contact Master Corporal J. Smith at (302) 703-3267. 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 obtained an arrest warrant for 39-year-old Paul Waller of Wilmington, Delaware, following a shooting that occurred Saturday evening in Wilmington.

On July 4, 2026, at approximately 6:45 p.m., troopers responded to the 2100 block of Marsh Road in Wilmington for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, troopers and emergency medical services found a 35-year-old woman suffering from a gunshot wound to the face. The victim was taken to an area hospital by ambulance for serious injury. The investigation revealed that Waller shot the victim during a verbal interaction and detectives obtained a warrant for his arrest.

On July 5, 2026, Waller was taken into custody in Pennsylvania. Upon extradition to Delaware, he will be charged with the crimes listed below.

• Attempted to Commit Murder First Degree (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)

The Delaware State Police Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this crime. Detectives ask anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant information to contact Det. D. Patterson at (302) 365-8471. 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 46-year-old Neha Gour, from Hockessin, Delaware, in connection with a child abuse investigation at a Newark childcare facility.

In late April 2026, the Delaware State Police Criminal Investigations Unit began investigating a child abuse allegation that occurred at the Delaware Technical Community College Stanton Childhood Development Center, located at 400 Stanton-Christiana Road in Newark.

The investigation began after the child’s mother sought medical treatment for her son when she observed bruising on his wrist. During the investigation, detectives reviewed evidence and determined that Gour, who was employed as a teacher at the time of the incident, picked the 3-year-old child up by the neck and placed him in a chair, causing the child to cry and grab his neck. Detectives also determined that Gour then forcefully grabbed the child by the wrist and led him to another area of the classroom. Following the investigation, Detectives obtained a warrant for Gour’s arrest.

On June 30, 2026, Gour turned herself in at Troop 6. She was charged with Child Abuse Third Degree (Felony), arraigned by the Justice of the Peace Court, and released on her own recognizance.

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 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) 739-5882.  Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) 847-3333.  The individuals shown represent only a portion of the current wanted sex offenders. Please see the Delaware Sex Offender Registry website for the complete list.

Homeless Sex Offenders

The following individual is 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 individual is occupying a residence, please call (302) 739-5882. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) 847-3333.  The individual shown is recently reported homeless and represent only a portion of the current homeless sex offenders. Please see the Delaware Sex Offender Registry website for the complete list.

The Delaware State Police arrested 59-year-old Lori Mangini, from New Castle, Delaware, after she called 9-1-1 under false pretenses and assaulted two emergency medical technicians who responded to assist her Wednesday afternoon in Newark.

On July 1, 2026, at approximately 1:45 p.m., troopers responded to the Christiana Hospital, located at 4755 Ogletown Stanton Road in Newark, for a report that two emergency medical technicians (EMTs) had been assaulted by a patient. The preliminary investigation revealed two EMTs with the Holloway Terrace Fire Company responded to the 200 block of West 9th Street in New Castle for a report of a woman experiencing shortness of breath. After providing medical care, the medics transported the woman to the hospital. Upon arriving at the hospital, the woman unexpectedly assaulted both EMTs, causing them non-life-threatening injuries.

During the investigation, troopers identified the woman as Mangini and learned she believed emergency medical personnel and hospital staff were responsible for the death of a family member. Investigators determined she called 9-1-1 intending to lure emergency responders so she could assault healthcare workers.

Mangini was arrested and taken to Troop 6. She was charged with the blow listed offenses, arraigned by the Justice of the Peace Court, and committed to the Department of Correction on a $5,500 secured bond.

• Assault Second Degree Injure an EMT (Felony) – 2 counts
• Terroristic Threatening