Drug Operation Leads to 22 Arrests for Drug Sales

Delaware State Police have arrested 22 suspects involved in marijuana sales from a residence in the Wilmington area. The Delaware State Police New Castle County Governor’s Task Force and Northern Drug Unit have concluded a six-month investigation into illegal “Pop-Up” marijuana sale…


Troopers Arrest Man for Assault First Degree Following Shooting

Delaware State Police arrested 18-year-old Axl Vangorder of Townsend, DE for assault first-degree and related charges following a shooting incident. On January 14, 2023, at approximately 7:35 p.m., troopers responded to the 600 block of Cannery Lane, Townsend, for a reported shooting. Upon arrival,…

Troopers Arrest Two Juveniles for Robbery

Delaware State Police have arrested two juvenile males, a 12-year-old, and a 13-year-old both of Wilmington, DE for robbery and related charges following an incident Saturday afternoon. On January 14, 2023, at approximately 3:43 p.m., troopers responded to Centerville Road in the…

January Launch Planned for Rocket Lab’s Electron

NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility will support the launch of Rocket Lab USA’s first Electron rocket from Virginia at 6 p.m. EST, Monday, Jan. 23. The 59-foot-tall Electron rocket will lift off from Launch Complex 2 at Virginia Space’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport on…

*Update* Delaware State Police Conducting Criminal Investigation at William Penn High School

Delaware State Police are investigating a gunshot fired inside William Penn High School located at 713 E. Basin Road, New Castle, DE. No injuries were reported, and there is no active threat to the school.  While conducting the investigation, troopers searched the…

Traffic Stop Leads to Drug and Weapon Arrest

Delaware State Police arrested Raekwon Jackson, 22, of Dover, DE on drug and weapon charges following a traffic stop on Monday night. On January 9, 2022, at approximately 8:36 p.m., a trooper on patrol in the area of Route 13 and Main Street in…

Troopers Arrest Woman for 5th Offense DUI

The Delaware State Police have arrested 47-year-old Stacy Collins of Dover, Delaware for felony DUI and other charges following a traffic stop that occurred yesterday in Magnolia. On January 7, 2023, at approximately 3:32 p.m., a trooper patrolling the Magnolia area observed a 2006…

Troopers Seek Public’s Assistance with Locating Wanted Subject

Delaware State Police are seeking the public’s assistance with locating Brian Richardson, who is wanted on felony home improvement fraud charges. A substantial amount of time has passed since Richardson received payments to install several inground pools. However, he has not completed the…