The Delaware State Police announced the promotion of Captain J. Andrew Lloyd to the rank of Major, which went into effect on June 27, 2025. Major Lloyd now serves as the New Castle County Operations Officer, bringing over two decades of law enforcement experience to his new leadership role. “This will continue to strengthen the Delaware State Police,” said …
Nine years later, State Police still seeking answers in 2016 homicide
SMYRNA — Nearly a decade after the brutal assault and death of 63-year-old James Leager, Delaware State Police continue to investigate the case and are once again asking the public to come forward with any information. Leager, a lifelong resident of the Smyrna-Clayton area, was found seriously injured in his bronze 2011 Ford F-150 pickup truck on a farm property …
Police arrest Wilmington man for string of New Castle County burglaries
NEW CASTLE COUNTY — Delaware State Police have arrested a Wilmington man in connection with a series of commercial burglaries that occurred across New Castle County over the past several months. Larry Wilmer, 36, faces multiple felony charges after being identified as a suspect in a string of overnight burglaries at local businesses, including locations in Newark, Middletown, and the …
Vincent P. Fiscella appointed Director of Safe Environments for Diocese of Wilmington
WILMINGTON — On April 28, The Diocese of Wilmington announced Vincent P. Fiscella as the new director of its Office of Safe Environments. Fiscella, a Hockessin resident and parishioner at St. Mary of the Assumption, succeeds Brian Moore, who stepped down to pursue another opportunity. He brings a long history of law enforcement experience to the role. RELATED STORY: Pope …
Delaware State Police to honor Corporal Dennis Kelly’s line-of-duty sacrifice
The Delaware State Police will recognize Corporal Dennis F. Kelly for his line-of-duty sacrifice by adding his name to several law enforcement memorials. Kelly’s service and enduring resilience following a 1984 helicopter crash have left a lasting impact on the agency and law enforcement community. Corporal Kelly, originally from Wilmington, served with the Delaware State Police for seven years and …
State Police Detectives Investigating Shooting in Dover
The Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in Dover last night that left one man injured. On April 17, 2025, at approximately 6:14 p.m., troopers responded to […]
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Troopers Arrest Milford Man for Reckless Endangering After DUI Hit-and-Run Crash
Delaware State Police have arrested 26-year-old Damian Lee of Milford, Delaware, for reckless endangering and DUI following a hit-and-run crash in Frederica yesterday. On April 16, 2025, at approximately 6:07 p.m., […]
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State Police Detectives investigating two Dover shootings
Delaware State Police Detectives are investigating two shootings that occurred in Dover. On January 19, 2025, at approximately 1:58 p.m., troopers responded to the 200 block of Gunning Bedford Drive […]
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State Police investigating crash following motorcyclist’s attempt to elude traffic stop
The Delaware State Police are investigating a serious crash that occurred yesterday in Lewes that left one man critically injured. On January 13, 2025, at approximately 5:32 p.m., a Suzuki […]
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State Police Arrest Man for Citizens Bank Robbery in Wilmington
The Delaware State Police arrested 65-year-old Gregory Collins of Wilmington, Delaware, for a robbery that occurred at a Citizens Bank in Wilmington earlier today. On January 4, 2025, at approximately […]
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Homeless Sex Offender Notification
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 […]
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Delaware State Police S.O.A.R. Searching for Wanted Sex Offenders
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. […]
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