The Delaware State Police have identified 32-year-old Shamar Backus of Wilmington, Delaware as the woman who died in the two-vehicle fatal crash on Thursday. 

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Sergeant J. Jefferson by calling 302-365-8484. 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.

The Delaware State Police have identified 79-year-old Barbara Hageman of Millsboro, Delaware as the woman who died in the three-vehicle fatal crash Friday.

The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Master Corporal R. Albert by calling 302-703-3266. 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.

The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred last night in New Castle that left one man dead.

On December 7, 2024, at approximately 11:16 p.m., a Toyota Tacoma was traveling southbound in the right lane on North Dupont Highway north of Christiana Road. The preliminary investigation revealed that a pedestrian, wearing dark clothing, entered the southbound lane and into the Tacoma’s path of travel. As a result, the front of the Tacoma hit the pedestrian.

The pedestrian, a 44-year-old man from New Castle, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital, where he later died. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.

The driver of the Tacoma, a 38-year-old man from Smyrna, Delaware, was not injured.

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

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Sergeant J. Jefferson by calling 302-365-8484. 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.

The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred in Wilmington on Thursday that left one woman dead.

On December 5, 2024, at approximately 10:20 a.m., a Honda Civic was turning left onto East Lea Boulevard southbound from Colony Boulevard. At the same time, a GMC Yukon was traveling northbound on East Lea Boulevard passing the intersection at Colony Boulevard. The preliminary investigation revealed that the Honda pulled into the path of the GMC and as a result, the front of the GMC hit the driver’s side of the Honda.

The driver of the Honda, an unrestrained 32-year-old woman from Wilmington, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. An unrestrained front seat passenger, a 28-year-old woman, also from Wilmington, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the GMC, a 36-year-old man from Wilmington, Delaware was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

On December 7, 2024, the driver of the Honda died from her injuries. Her name is being withheld until her family is notified.

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

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Sergeant J. Jefferson by calling 302-365-8484. 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 three-vehicle crash that occurred near Millsboro yesterday that left one woman dead.

On December 6, 2024, at approximately 5:56 p.m., a Ram Promaster was traveling westbound on Coolspring Road approaching the stop sign at Harbeson Road. At the same time, a Nissan Sentra was traveling southbound on Harbeson Road approaching Coolspring Road. A third vehicle, a Jeep Grand Cherokee, was traveling northbound on Harbeson Road approaching Coolspring Road. For reasons still under investigation, the Promaster passed the stop sign and as a result, the right front of the Promaster hit the driver’s side of the Nissan. Debris from the crash then hit the Jeep causing minor damage.

The driver of the Nissan, an 86-year-old man from Millsboro, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries. A passenger, a 79-year-old woman, also from Millsboro, was taken to an area hospital where she later died. Her name is being withheld until her family is notified.

The driver of the Promaster, a 29-year-old man from Salisbury, Maryland suffered minor injuries and refused transport to the hospital.

The driver of the Jeep, a 32-year-old man from Lincoln, Delaware, was not injured.

The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Master Corporal R. Albert by calling 302-703-3266. 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.

The Delaware State Police have identified 58-year-old Nancy Szal of Wilmington, Delaware, as the woman who died in a fatal pedestrian crash in Wilmington on Thursday night.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Master Corporal M. Calio by calling 302-365-8483. 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.

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.

The following individuals are not wanted. 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 continues investigating a vehicular assault and robbery that occurred Wednesday evening at the Shell gas station in Newark and are requesting the public’s assistance with locating the suspect, 31-year-old John Arce of Newark, Delaware.

On December 4, 2024, at approximately 6:45 p.m., troopers responded to a report of a pedestrian struck by a car at the Shell gas station located at 380 East Chestnut Hill Road in Newark. Preliminary investigation revealed a 38-year-old man was walking through the parking lot when a red passenger car drove toward him at a high rate of speed and struck him. The suspect got out of the car, stole the victim’s wallet, and fled the area. The victim was taken to an area hospital by ambulance for serious injuries.

Through investigative means, Troop 2 Robbery Detectives identified the suspect responsible for the vehicular assault and robbery as John Arce, a family member of the victim. His current whereabouts are unknown. Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in their on-going efforts to locate Arce, who has a warrant for his arrest for multiple felony charges.

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.

The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in Newark early yesterday morning.

On December 5, 2024, at approximately 4:52 a.m., troopers responded to a report of a robbery at the Service Plaza, located at 520 John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway in Newark. The investigation revealed that an unknown male suspect entered an unoccupied and unsecured tractor and trailer in the parking lot. When the driver returned to the truck, the suspect threatened him with a knife, stole his property, and fled the area. The victim was not hurt.

Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed this incident or has relevant information to contact Detective D. Patterson at (302) 365-8404. 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.