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.

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Homeless Sex Offenders

The following individuals are 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 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 individual shown recently reported homeless and represents 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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The Delaware State Police arrested 24-year-old Xavier Lamour, of Dover, Delaware, a 16-year-old male, from Dover, a 15-year-old male, from Dover, and a 15-year-old male, from Harrington, Delaware, after a stolen vehicle pursuit ended with a crash and a recovered stolen firearm Thursday morning in New Castle.

On April 23, 2026, at approximately 9:50 a.m., a trooper assigned to the Highway Safety Unit was patrolling Route 1 near School House Road, in New Castle, when they saw a Kia Sportage traveling southbound at a high rate of speed. The trooper attempted to conduct a traffic stop, at which point the driver accelerated and refused to stop. The trooper initially pursued the vehicle, but the pursuit was discontinued due to public safety concerns just south of the William V. Roth Jr. Bridge.

The vehicle’s description was radioed to area law enforcement. A short time later, troopers searching for the vehicle in the area of Route 1 near Middletown Odessa Road observed the Kia approach at a high rate of speed, strike a tractor-trailer, and overturn in the center median. Troopers responded and took the four occupants into custody without further incident. No injuries were reported.

A subsequent vehicle search resulted in the recovery of a loaded handgun reported stolen from Alabama. Additionally, a computer check showed that the Kia had been reported stolen by the Dover Police Department.

Lamour was taken to Troop 9, where he was charged with the offenses listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $50,504 secured bond.

• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Receiving a Stolen Firearm (Felony)
• Receiving Stolen Property (Felony)
• Disregarding a Police Officer Signal (Felony)
• Related Traffic Offenses

The three teenagers were also taken to Troop 9 where they were each charged with the offenses listed below, arraigned by the New Castle County Family Court, and committed to the Department of Services for Children, Youth & Their Families on $55,000 secured bonds.

• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Receiving a Stolen Firearm (Felony)
• Receiving Stolen Property (Felony)
• Disregarding a Police Officer Signal (Felony)
• Related Traffic Offenses

The Delaware State Police identified 71-year-old William Thomas Jr., from New Castle, Delaware, as the man who died in the fatal pedestrian crash Wednesday night in New Castle.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Investigators ask anyone who witnessed the collision, or has video, to contact Sergeant J. Jefferson at (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 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 shots fired incident that occurred Thursday afternoon in Newark.

On April 23, 2026, at approximately 12:40 p.m., troopers responded to the 700 block of Prides Crossing, near the Liberty Square apartment complex, for a report of shots fired. The preliminary investigation revealed two people were involved in a verbal altercation on Prides Crossing. During the incident, one of them discharged a firearm. Afterwards, one person ran into the apartment complex while the other entered a blue sedan and drove away.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit responded to the scene and took over the case. At this time, no injuries were reported. Additionally, investigators have not located any spent shell casings or property damage.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked contact Detective J. Lucyk at (302) 365-8446. 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 is investigating an armed robbery that occurred early Wednesday morning in New Castle.

On April 22, 2026, at approximately 2:30 a.m., troopers responded to the 3800 block of North Dupont Highway for a reported robbery. The preliminary investigation revealed the victim exited a business and was walking to their vehicle when they were approached by two masked men. One of the suspects was armed with and handgun and demanded the victim’s personal property. The armed suspect searched the victim’s pockets before both suspects fled with an undisclosed amount of money. The victim was not injured during the encounter.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives ask anyone with information relevant to the investigation to contact Detective D. Armstrong at (302) 365-8440. 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 is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Thursday night in Wilmington.

On April 23, 2026, at approximately 10:20 p.m., troopers responded to Powder Mill Road near Alapocas Drive, in Wilmington, for a report of a crash. The preliminary investigation revealed a Saturn SC2 was traveling in the right lane of southbound Powder Mill Road, south of Alapocas Drive. A Dodge Charger was traveling in the same direction, approaching the Saturn at over 120 miles per hour. The front of the Dodge struck the rear of the Saturn causing it to spin and crash into a guardrail. After the initial impact with the Saturn, the Dodge continued for a short distance before crossing over the northbound travel lanes then crashing head-on into a tree.

The driver the Dodge, a 26-year-old man from Wilmington, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.

The Saturn’s driver, a 27-year-old man from Wilmington, was not injured.

The roadway was closed for an extended period of time while the scene was investigated and cleared.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Anyone who witnessed or has video of the crash is asked to contact Master Corporal R. Kunicki at (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 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 continue to investigate a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred last week near Georgetown.

On April 17, 2026, at approximately 12:00 p.m., Ford Explorer was traveling southbound on Dupont Boulevard north of McColley’s Chapel Road. The preliminary investigation revealed that the Explorer gradually exited the west edge of the road where it struck a mailbox, road sign, and a large embankment. After the collision, the Explorer caught fire and the unresponsive driver was pulled from the vehicle by bystanders, who began life saving efforts.

The driver, 81-year-old Michael Jeffra, of Georgetown, Delaware, was originally believed to have experienced a medical emergency prior to the crash and taken to an area hospital where he died. Further investigation revealed that he died as a result of injuries he received in the crash.

Dupont Boulevard was closed for approximately 2 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

Delaware State Police Troop 5 continues to investigate this crash. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the collision to contact Corporal Grade One K. Marvel by calling DSP Troop 5 at (302) 232-3435. 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 arrested 42-year-old Ashley Green, of Dover, Delaware, for felony 5th offense DUI, felony resisting arrest, and related charges, following a crash investigation in Felton.

On April 21, 2026, at approximately 12:15 p.m., a trooper was flagged down by a motorist who reported a that a red vehicle had struck a pole on Main Street in Felton. When the trooper arrived in the area, he found a red Chevrolet HHR that had struck a mailbox and was on the curb on Main Street near Dundee Road. The trooper contacted the driver, identified as Ashley Green, and saw she was talking on a phone; however, no one was on the line. Green showed several signs of impairment, but when the trooper asked her to exit the vehicle, she refused, and actively resisted arrest. Green resisted through a taser deployment and spit on several troopers before she was taken into custody.

A computer check showed that Green had four prior DUI-related convictions.

Green was taken to Troop 3, where she was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and committed to Delores J. Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution on a $12,003 secured bond.

• 5th Offense Driving a Vehicle under the Influence of any Drug (Felony)
• Resisting Arrest with Force or Violence (Felony)
• Offensive Touching of Another with Saliva, Urine, Feces, or Other Bodily Fluid – 4 counts
• Crash Related Traffic Charges

The Delaware State Police is investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred late Wednesday night in New Castle.

On April 22, 2026, at approximately 9:50 p.m., troopers responded to the southbound lanes of North Dupont Highway, near Bacon Avenue, for a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. The preliminary investigation revealed a Ram 2500 was traveling behind a tractor trailer on southbound North Dupont Highway, south of Bacon Avenue. The Ram changed lanes, and pedestrian entered the roadway from Manor Park Shopping Center into the path of the Ram. As a result, the front of the Ram struck the pedestrian.

The pedestrian, a 71-year-old man from New Castle, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.

The Ram’s driver, a 53-year-old man from New Castle, and a passenger were not injured.

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. Investigators ask anyone who witnessed the collision, or has video, to contact Sergeant J. Jefferson at (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 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 26-year-old Jose Calvo Velasquez, of Laurel, Delaware, as the man who died in the fatal bicycle crash Sunday night in Laurel.

The investigation is still ongoing by the Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit.  Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the crash or has any information 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 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.