The Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred early this morning at a Wilmington area Valero gas station.

On August 27, 2024, at approximately 12:11 a.m., troopers responded to a report of a robbery at the Valero, located at 1327 McKennans Church Road in Wilmington. The preliminary investigation revealed an unknown white male suspect entered the Valero, approached an employee while brandishing a firearm, and demanded money from the cash register. The employee complied and the suspect fled on foot in a southbound direction with an undisclosed amount of cash.

The suspect is described as a white male wearing dark-colored clothing and a mask. Surveillance video and images are not yet available.

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 D. Patterson by calling (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 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 shooting that occurred last night in Felton.

On August 24, 2024, at approximately 11:10 p.m., troopers responded to a house on the 10000 block of South Dupont Highway in Felton for a report of a shooting. When troopers arrived, they learned an unknown suspect fired an unknown number of shots that hit the occupied house. There was one adult inside at the time of the shooting. The victim was not injured, and the incident remains under investigation.

Delaware State Police Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit continues its investigation and urges anyone who has relevant information about this incident to contact Detective S. Ryan at (302) 698-8443. 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 at Arby’s in Newark last night.

On August 24, 2024, at approximately 9:50 p.m., troopers responded to a robbery at Arby’s, located at 13 Possum Park Mall in Newark. The investigation revealed that an unknown black male suspect entered the business, went behind the counter, and sprayed a chemical agent on an employee. The suspect continued to spray the chemical agent, forced a second employee to another part of the business, and took an undisclosed amount of money from a safe. The suspect fled on foot; troopers searched the area but were unable to locate him. The employees sustained minor injuries.

The suspect is described as an unknown black male, last seen wearing a black hoodie and a ski mask.

Delaware State Police Troop 2 continues to investigate this robbery. Troopers are asking anyone with information about this case to contact Det. 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 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 attempted kidnapping of a child that occurred last night in Smyrna.

On August 24, 2024, at approximately 8:41 p.m., troopers responded to Spruce Court in Holly Hills Estates in Smyrna for a suspicious person. When troopers arrived, they learned that an unknown white male suspect approached a 12-year-old and began to ask the child questions. While the suspect was asking questions, he grabbed the child by the arm. The child was able to get away and call for help. Troopers and detectives searched the area for the suspect but were unable to locate him. The child was not hurt during the incident.

The suspect is described as a white male, thin build, approximately 20-30 years of age, 5’10’’- 6’0’’ tall, blue or green eyes, dirty blonde hair, and no facial hair. He was last seen wearing black pants and a black hooded sweatshirt.

Delaware State Police Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit is continuing its investigation and urges anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has relevant information to contact Detective S. Ryan at (302) 698-8443. 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 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 three-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on Christiana Road in New Castle last night that left two victims dead.

On August 21, 2024, at approximately 11:20 p.m., a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan was stopped at a traffic light in the eastbound lanes of Christiana Road, at the intersection with Airport Road. Simultaneously, a 2022 Kia K5 was traveling at an apparent high rate of speed in the westbound lanes of Christiana Road, approaching the same intersection. The preliminary investigation revealed that the Dodge entered the intersection to turn left onto Airport Road after the traffic lights for the eastbound thru lanes and left turn lane of Christiana Road turned green, while the westbound lanes remained red. At the same time, the Kia failed to stop at the red traffic signal for the westbound lanes of Christiana Road and also entered the intersection. As a result, the front of the Kia struck the right side of the Dodge in the intersection. Following the initial impact, the Dodge spun and rolled over, while the Kia deflected to the right, crossed a cement median, and struck a 2020 Hyundai Tucson that was preparing to turn right onto Christiana Road westbound from Airport Road southbound.

The driver of the Dodge, a 29-year-old woman, and her 10-year-old daughter, both from New Castle, Delaware, were pronounced dead at the scene. Their names are being withheld until their family and relatives are notified. The remaining 4 passengers in the Dodge, all of whom were children of the 29-year-old victim, were taken to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the Kia, a 26-year-old man from Wilmington, Delaware, was taken by ambulance to an area hospital for serious injuries.

The driver of the Hyundai, a 43-year-old woman from Bear, Delaware, was taken by ambulance to an area hospital for serious injuries.

Please note that the Kia was stopped by troopers in the 100 block of South Dupont Highway at 11:08 p.m. but fled the traffic stop. The trooper lost sight of the vehicle shortly thereafter. At no point was the Kia actively pursued by law enforcement.

The roadway was closed for approximately 6 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

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 Corporal D. McKenna by calling 302-365-8486. 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 the two individuals who lost their lives in a fatal crash on August 18, 2024. They are 62-year-old Gopaul Singh and 51-year-old Radica Deonarine, both residents of Smyrna, Delaware.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed this collision to contact Master Corporal J. Forester by calling 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 and Dover Police Department have identified 30-year-old Enrico Mancuso as the suspect in two bank robberies that occurred in July at PNC Bank in Dover and WSFS Bank in Wilmington.

On July 9, 2024, at approximately 11:14 a.m., officers from the Dover Police Department responded to PNC Bank, located at 3 Loockerman Plaza in Dover, for a report of a robbery. The preliminary investigation revealed a light-skinned male suspect entered the bank and handed a demand note to the bank teller. The teller complied and the suspect fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash.

On July 16, 2024, at approximately 2:51 p.m., troopers responded to the WSFS Bank, located at 4601 Kirkwood Highway in Wilmington, for a report of a robbery. The preliminary investigation revealed an unknown white male suspect entered the bank and presented a demand note to the bank teller. The victim complied and the suspect fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash.

Through investigative means, Delaware State Police and Dover Police Department detectives have identified Mancuso as the suspect in both robberies and have obtained warrants for his arrest.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit and Dover Police Department continue to investigate these robberies. Detectives are asking anyone with information as to Mancuso’s whereabouts to call 9-1-1 immediately.

For information related to the WSFS Bank case, please contact Detective D. Patterson of the Delaware State Police by calling (302) 365-8404. For the PNC Bank case, contact Detective G. Goad of the Dover Police Department at (302) 736-7111.

Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or Dover Police Department, or by 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 3-year-old Osiris Ocampo Tovar of Seaford, Delaware, as the child who died in the fatal bicycle crash on August 15, 2024.

The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Master Corporal K. Argo by calling (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 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.