Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred early this morning at the Biden Welcome Center in Newark.

On December 1, 2024, at approximately 7 a.m., troopers responded to a reported shooting at the welcome center located at 530 John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway in Newark. The preliminary investigation revealed that a 45-year-old man from Goshen, New York, had stopped at the service station during his travels when an unknown suspect or suspects approached him. The victim was robbed and subsequently shot.

When troopers arrived, they located the victim lying on the ground in the parking lot outside of Starbucks. The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment of injuries that appeared to be non-life-threatening.

At this time, a description of the suspect or suspects is unavailable, and the circumstances leading to the shooting remain under investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit. Detectives are actively pursuing leads and asking for the public’s assistance. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant information is asked to contact Detective R. Strecker by calling (302) 365-8413. 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 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 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 Delaware State Police are investigating a strong-arm robbery that occurred in Felton yesterday.

On November 28, 2024, at approximately 3:10 p.m., troopers responded to a report of a strong-arm robbery. The investigation revealed that a 17-year-old male victim was in the parking lot at Shore Stop, located at 8953 South Dupont Highway in Felton, when he was attacked by three unknown male suspects wearing masks. The suspects stole the victim’s property and fled in an unknown vehicle. The victim was not hurt.

Delaware State Police Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this incident or has relevant information to contact Detective T. Ford at (302) 698-8569. 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 continues to investigate a Clayton area crash that occurred on Sunday after 51-year-old Henry Mast of Camden Wyoming, Delaware, died from injuries sustained in the crash.

On November 24, 2024, at approximately 11:24 a.m., a 2007 Harley-Davidson motorcycle was traveling in a northwest direction on Shaws Corner Road, approaching Seeneytown Road. For reasons under investigation, the motorcycle left the road as it approached a sharp curve on Shaws Corner Road. The motorcycle continued a short distance until it came to a stop at a grass embankment.

The motorcyclist, identified as Henry Mast, was transported to an area hospital, where he later died. His family and relatives were notified.

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

The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Master Corporal W. Booth at (302) 698-8451. 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 Detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred in Dover early this morning.

On November 25, 2024, at approximately 12:15 a.m., troopers responded to John Clark Road in Dover for a report of shots fired. When troopers arrived, they learned that two unknown black males. along with two other unknown males, were arguing in the street before an unknown number of shots were fired. Further investigation revealed that an unoccupied house on the 1500 block of John Clark Road had been hit by gunfire. The unknown suspects fled the scene on foot, and detectives recovered numerous shell casings at the scene. No one was injured, and the incident remains under investigation.

Delaware State Police Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit continues its investigation and urges anyone who has information about this incident to contact Detective M. Keane 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 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 conducting a death investigation for an unknown incident that occurred at Christiana Hospital in Newark Saturday night that left one woman dead. Detectives are seeking the public’s help in the ongoing investigation.

On November 23, 2024, at approximately 8:30 p.m., troopers responded to the area of a retention pond at Christiana Hospital, located at 4755 Ogletown Stanton Road, Newark, for a report of a woman with an unknown emergency near the roadway. Upon arriving, troopers found the victim unresponsive and began life-saving efforts. The victim, identified as 42-year-old Amie Bradley of North Carolina, was taken to the hospital by EMS, where she later died. It should be noted that she was not an employee of the hospital. The cause of death remains unknown, and autopsy results are pending.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit is actively investigating this case, and as it continues, detectives are asking for the public’s assistance. Detectives are asking anyone with information about this case to contact Detective D. Patterson by calling 302-365-8404 or emailing david.patterson@delaware.gov. 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 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.

Delaware State Police Detectives are investigating a shooting incident that occurred in Newark on Sunday afternoon.

On November 17, 2024, at approximately 1:21 p.m., troopers were called for a late report of a shooting incident that happened on Pulaski Highway between LaGrange Parkway and Pleasant Valley Road. Preliminary investigation revealed the 37-year-old man was traveling westbound on Pulaski Highway between 12:30 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. when he had a confrontation with an unknown black male driving in a separate car. During the incident, the driver in the dark blue four-door sedan lowered the front passenger side window and shot at the victim’s vehicle before fleeing on Pleasant Valley Road. The victim’s vehicle was hit by the gunfire. No one was injured during the incident.

There is no suspect information available at this time. Surveillance video and images are not yet available.

Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Detectives are still investigating this shooting. Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed or has information regarding this case to contact Detective J. Lucyk by calling 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 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.