Frederica Man Arrested After Pursuit Leads to Discovery of Firearm and Drugs

Delaware State Police arrested 30-year-old Christian Cole of Frederica, Delaware, following a pursuit early this morning. On December 1, 2024, at approximately 12:30 a.m., a trooper observed a BMX X5 traveling southbound on Old Beach Road in Frederica at a high rate…

State Police Arrest Philadelphia Man on Felony Charges Following Road Rage Incident

Delaware State Police arrested 35-year-old Wayne Burnett-Preyer of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on multiple felony charges after responding to reports of a fight stemming from a road rage incident on Friday afternoon. On November 29, 2024, at approximately 3 p.m., troopers responded to North…

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. If anyone knows the location of these individuals, please call 302-672-5306. Information may…

State Police Announce Appointment of Major William D. Crotty as the 27th Superintendent

The Delaware State Police Superintendent, Colonel Melissa A. Zebley, is pleased to announce the appointment of Major William D. Crotty as the 27th Colonel of the Delaware State Police, effective November 1, 2024. Major Crotty’s promotion to the rank of Colonel marks…

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. If anyone knows the location of these individuals, please call 302-672-5306. Information may…

*Update—Victim Identified* State Police Investigating Fatal Hit-and-Run Bicycle Crash near Newark

Delaware State Police have identified 40-year-old Adam Roberts of New Castle, Delaware, as the man who died in a fatal hit-and-run bicycle crash on October 21, 2024, near Newark. The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this…