Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred yesterday evening outside the Food Lion located at 3609 Philadelphia Pike in Claymont.

On October 3, 2024, at approximately 7:52 p.m., troopers responded to Food Lion following a report of a robbery. The investigation revealed that a 78-year-old female victim was approached by three unidentified male suspects as she returned to her vehicle. The suspects were standing near the cart return area, which was next to her car.

As the victim attempted to enter her vehicle, one of the suspects grabbed her purse. A brief struggle ensued, causing the contents of the purse to spill onto the ground. One suspect then took the victim’s car key fob from the ground, and all three suspects fled the scene on foot. Fortunately, the victim was not injured during the incident.

The suspects are described as black juvenile males. Two were wearing dark-colored clothing, while the third was wearing a light-colored hoodie. At this time, no surveillance footage or images are available to share.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit is actively investigating the incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information about this case to contact Detective D. Armstrong by calling (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.

Delaware State Police have identified 80-year-old Sadhu Singh of New Castle, Delaware, as the man who died in a fatal pedestrian crash on September 30, 2024, in New Castle.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage or a video of the incident to contact Master Corporal J. Forester at (302) 365-8485. 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 an armed robbery that occurred early yesterday morning at Papa John’s located at 3403 Lancaster Pike in Wilmington.

On October 1, 2024, at approximately 3:00 a.m., troopers responded to a report of an armed robbery at Papa John’s. The investigation revealed that an unidentified male suspect entered the store and confronted two store employees. The suspect brandished a gun and demanded money. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of cash, the suspect fled the store.

The suspect is described as a black male wearing dark-colored clothing. No surveillance footage or images are available at this time.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit is actively investigating the incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information about this case 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.

Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery and vehicle theft that occurred early Sunday morning in Millsboro.

On September 29, 2024, at approximately 5:15 a.m., troopers responded to the area of Hollyville Road and Mount Joy Road for a reported robbery. The investigation revealed that the two victims had driven to the location to meet an acquaintance. When the female victim exited her vehicle to enter another car with the suspect, she was robbed at gunpoint, and the suspect obtained an undisclosed amount of cash. Meanwhile, another unidentified suspect forced the male victim out of his vehicle and then fled the scene in the stolen car. The vehicle was later recovered by detectives.

The incident involved three suspects: two black males and one black female. Through investigative leads, detectives identified 27-year-old Javontai Ricketts of Seaford, Delaware, as one of the suspects and obtained an arrest warrant for him.

Update: On 10/01/2024, at approximately 6:00 p.m., Ricketts turned himself in at Troop 4. He was subsequently charged with the offenses listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $163,000 cash bond.

• Robbery 1^st Degree (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
• Robbery 2^nd Degree (Felony)
• Aggravated Menacing (Felony)
• Theft of a Motor Vehicle (Felony)
• Conspiracy 2^nd (Felony)
• Theft Under $1500

The Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit is actively investigating this incident. Anyone with information regarding this case or the whereabouts of Javontai Ricketts is asked to contact Detective K. Perry at (302) 752-3793. 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 crash involving a pedestrian that occurred this afternoon in New Castle.

On September 30, 2024, at approximately 2:17 p.m., a GMC Savana operated by a 40-year-old man from Smyrna, Delaware, was traveling northbound in the left lane on South Dupont Highway near Heddington Road. An 80-year-old pedestrian from New Castle attempted to cross South Dupont Highway from the west side of the road to the east side. He was not in a designated crosswalk and entered the left northbound lane directly into the path of the GMC. The driver attempted to swerve to the right, but the vehicle struck the pedestrian.

The driver of the GMC was not injured. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity is being withheld until his family is notified.

South Dupont Highway was closed for approximately two and a half hours while the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit investigated the crash and cleared the roadway.

The investigation remains ongoing. Troopers are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage or a video of the incident to contact Master Corporal J. Forester at (302) 365-8485. 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 have identified 28-year-old Cassidy Ramsey of Dover, Delaware, as the woman who died in a fatal single-vehicle crash on September 27, 2024, in Dover.

The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash or might have more information to contact Master Corporal W. Booth by calling (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 are investigating a shooting that occurred on Mill Park Drive in Bridgeville yesterday that left one man injured.

On September 27, 2024, at approximately 1:47 p.m., troopers responded to the 21000 block of Mill Park Drive in Bridgeville, for a report of a shooting. When troopers arrived, they were told a 20-year-old man, suffering from gunshot wounds to his leg, was taken to a nearby hospital by private vehicle with non-life-threatening injuries. The preliminary investigation revealed that during an argument, an unknown suspect fired several rounds at the victim, hitting him in the leg.

The Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone who has information regarding this incident to contact Detective R. Mitchell at 302-752-3794 or by calling 9-1-1. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police, by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, or via the internet at www.delawarecrimestoppers.com.

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 are investigating a fatal crash that occurred last week, resulting in the death of a New Castle man. On September 26, 2024, 52-year-old Ronald Meadowcroft died from injuries sustained during the crash.

On September 18, 2024, at approximately 9:39 p.m., a Harley-Davidson FXS, operated by Meadowcroft, was traveling southbound on Wrangle Hill Road approaching the intersection of Porter Road. Simultaneously, a 27-year-old man from Bear, Delaware, was driving northbound in an Acura RSX on Wrangle Hill Road, also approaching the intersection. As the Acura attempted to make a left turn, it crossed into the path of the motorcycle, causing a collision between the front ends of both vehicles.

The driver of the Acura, a 27-year-old man from Bear, Delaware, was transported to a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries and later released. Meadowcroft sustained serious injuries in the crash and was also taken to a local hospital, where he remained in critical condition until he died on September 26.

Wrangle Hill Road was closed for approximately two hours while Delaware State Police Troop 2 investigated the crash and cleared the roadway.

The investigation remains ongoing, and troopers are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash to contact Master Corporal Robert Kunicki 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 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.