The Delaware State Police arrested 35-year-old Amber Goldsborough, of Townsend, Delaware, on felony assault and weapon charges following an altercation at a Newark storage facility Tuesday morning.

On August 18, 2026, at approximately 10:00 a.m., troopers responded to Storage Rentals of America, located at 2090 Stafford Way in Newark, for a report of a fight in progress. Responding troopers contacted two victims with visible injuries and Goldsborough. When troopers attempted to take Goldsborough into custody, she physically resisted. After a brief struggle, Goldsborough was arrested without further incident.

The preliminary investigation revealed that Goldsborough was informed by staff that she was no longer permitted to conduct business at the facility. Goldsborough then became involved in a verbal dispute with an employee. During the argument, Goldsborough threatened to harm the employee before striking the employee multiple times with a hammer. Goldsborough then placed the employee in a chokehold, restricting the employee’s ability to breathe.

A witness intervened and separated Goldsborough from the employee. Goldsborough then assaulted the witness. Both victims retreated inside the business and locked the door while Goldsborough continued yelling threats at them.

The employee was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The witness declined medical treatment at the scene.

Goldsborough was taken to Troop 6 where she was charged with the below listed offenses, arraigned by the Justice of the Peace Court, and committed to the Department of Correction on a $74,001 cash bond.

• Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Assault Second Degree (Felony)
• Aggravated Menacing (Felony)
• Strangulation (Felony)
• Resisting Arrest with Force or Violence (Felony)
• Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon (Felony)
• Terroristic Threatening
• Criminal Trespass Third Degree

The Delaware State Police are investigating a sexual assault with a weapon that occurred Tuesday morning at a construction site in Dover.

On August 18, 2026, at approximately 9:50 a.m., troopers responded to a construction site on Lacey Lane, in the Nobles Pond community in Dover, for a report of a sexual assault. When troopers arrived, they learned that earlier in the morning, around 8:00 a.m., an unknown white male suspect, wearing a mask, had approached a 28-year-old male victim at the construction site, threatened him with a knife, sexually assaulted him, and fled towards a wooded area near Pearsons Corner Road and Seven Hickories Road. Police checked the area for the suspect but were unable to locate him.

The suspect is described as a white male, last seen wearing a black mask, tan or khaki pants, a black shirt, gloves, and had a knife.

The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with relevant information about the case to contact Detective E. Paneda at (302) 698-8444. 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 arrested 67-year-old Michah Cuffee Sr., of Dover, Delaware, following a multi-month investigation into the theft and storage of approximately $50,000 worth of merchandise stolen from multiple retail stores in the Dover area.

Over the course of several months, troopers investigated Cuffee after receiving information that he was recruiting individuals struggling with drug addiction to steal merchandise from retail stores in exchange for narcotics or cash. During the investigation, detectives determined that Cuffee was storing stolen merchandise at a motel in the 1700 block of North Dupont Highway in Dover.

On August 4, 2026, troopers, with assistance from the Delaware State Police Criminal Investigations Unit, responded to the motel and recovered a large quantity of merchandise which had been stolen from multiple retail stores. The recovered merchandise included items from Victoria’s Secret, TJ Maxx, Lowe’s Home Improvement, Old Navy, Ross, Walmart, Bath & Body Works, Sam’s Club, Ulta Beauty, Five Below, and Redner’s Markets, among others. Detectives determined the total value of the stolen merchandise was approximately $50,000.

Investigators also determined that Cuffee intended to ship the stolen merchandise to another country. During the investigation, Cuffee also provided law enforcement with a false statement in an attempt to avoid prosecution.

On August 13, 2026, troopers obtained a warrant for Cuffee’s arrest. Cuffee subsequently turned himself in at Troop 9 and was charged with the below listed offenses, arraigned by the Justice of the Peace Court, and released on a $8,000 unsecured bond.

• Theft – Organized Retail Crime Over $1,500 (Felony)
• Receiving Stolen Property Value Over $1,500 (Felony)
• Provide False Statement to Law Enforcement with Intent to Delay/Hinder Investigation (Felony)
• Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)

The Delaware State Police have identified 54-year-old Sandy Nahory, of New Castle, Delaware, as the woman who died in the fatal motorcycle crash Saturday night in New Castle.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the collision, or has related video, to contact Master Corporal R. Kunicki by calling (302) 365-8417. 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 have arrested 36-year-old Matthew Ralston, of Hockessin, Delaware, for felony assault and related offenses following a stabbing incident that occurred Sunday morning at a Wawa in Hockessin.

On August 16, 2026, at approximately 3:00 a.m., troopers responded to Wawa, located at 605 Yorklyn Road in Hockessin, for a report of a stabbing. When troopers arrived, they found that the suspect, identified as Matthew Ralston, was being restrained by Wawa employees and he was taken into custody without incident. The investigation revealed that Ralston entered the store, made a purchase, exited, but remained in the parking lot. A short time later, Ralston re-entered the store, went behind the counter, pulled a knife then threatened and tried to stab an employee. Ralston left the knife on the counter and left the store. Ralston again re-entered the store, grabbed the knife and began waving it over his head before leaving again. Ralston once again re-entered the store, approached an employee who was calling 9-1-1, lunged and swung the knife at her, cutting her hand. Other Wawa employees disarmed and subdued Ralston until troopers arrived. The victim was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Ralston was taken to Troop 6, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by the Justice of the Peace, and committed to the Department of Correction on a $46,000 cash bond.

• Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony (Felony) – 3 counts
• Assault 2nd Degree – Recklessly or Intentionally Causes Physical Injury – Weapon (Felony)
• Attempted to Commit Assault 2nd Degree – Recklessly or Intentionally Causes Physical Injury -Weapon (Felony)
• Aggravated Menacing (Felony)

The Delaware State Police have identified 41-year-old Richard Housel, of Laurel, Delaware, as the man who died in the fatal pedestrian crash Saturday nigh in Laurel.

The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Investigators are asking anyone with video footage or information relevant to the crash to contact Master Corporal K. Argo at (302) 703-3264. 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 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 (800-842-8461).  You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.

The Delaware State Police have arrested 42-year-old Samuel Larkin, of New Castle, Delaware, for vehicular homicide and related traffic offenses, following a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Saturday night in New Castle.

On August 15, 2026, at approximately 10:50 p.m., an Indian Scout motorcycle was traveling northbound, in the right lane, on US Route 13 approaching Schafer Boulevard. At the same time, a Mazda 6 was traveling westbound on Schafer Boulevard approaching US Route 13. The preliminary investigation revealed that the Mazda failed to stop and struck the motorcycle. When troopers spoke to the driver of the Mazda, identified as Samuel Larkin, he showed signs of impairment and was taken into custody without incident.

The operator of the motorcycle, a 54-year-old woman from New Castle, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital where she died. Her name is being withheld until her family is notified.

Larkin was taken to Troop 2, and after Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by the Justice of the Peace and committed to the Department of Correction on a $5,101 secured bond.

• Vehicular Homicide Second Degree – Driving Under the Influence – Negligent Causing Death (Felony)
• Driving a Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol
• Failure to Stop at a Stop Sign

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

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the collision, or has related video, to contact Master Corporal R. Kunicki by calling (302) 365-8417. 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 pedestrian crash that occurred Saturday night in Laurel.

On August 15, 2026, at approximately 9:20 p.m., a Toyota Camry was traveling southbound, in the right lane, on Sussex Highway approaching Oasis Drive. At the same time, a pedestrian was walking westbound, in the right lane, of southbound Sussex Highway when he was struck by the Toyota.

The pedestrian, a 41-year-old man from Laurel, 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 Toyota, a 21-year-old man from Laurel, Delaware, was 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. Investigators are asking anyone with video footage or information relevant to the crash to contact Master Corporal K. Argo at (302) 703-3264. 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 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 (800-842-8461).  You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.

The Delaware State Police have arrested 24-year-old Dakota Carey, of Hartly Delaware, following shooting incidents that occurred Thursday night and last month in Hartly.

On August 13, 2026, at approximately 8:30 p.m., troopers responded to the unit block of Slaughter Station Road in Hartly for a report of a shooting incident. When troopers arrived, they learned that unknown suspect fired an unknown number of shots that struck an occupied residence. No one was injured. While troopers and detectives were on scene, additional shots were heard and the rounds struck tree branches overhead. It was discovered that the shots were coming from a residence nearby on Judy’s Truck Drive.

When troopers arrived at the residence on Judy’s Truck Drive, they saw a man, identified as Dakota Carey, exiting a detached garage with what appeared to be a gun. He was taken into custody without incident. It was determined that Carey was the suspect in the shooting and the shooting incident that occurred in July.

Carey was taken to Troop 3, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by the Justice of the Peace, and released after posting a $26,500 secured bond.

• Discharge a Firearm at a Dwelling (Felony) – 2 counts
• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony) – 3 counts
• Reckless Endangering 1^st Degree – Creates a Substantial Risk of Death to Another (Felony) – 7 counts
• Possession of a Firearm While Under the Influence – 2 counts
• Criminal Mischief under $1,000 – 2 counts

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 this individual, please call (302) 739-5882.  Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) 847-3333.  The individual shown represents 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 individuals are not wanted for failing to register or re-register at their current address.  This is a public notification of homeless sex offenders.  If you have information that the listed individuals are occupying a residence, please call (302) 739-5882. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) 847-3333.  The individuals shown are those 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.

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