Former Teacher Arrested for Multiple Counts of Rape Involving Former Student

Delaware State Police have arrested 42-year-old Reed Messer, a former Delaware educator for multiple counts of rape after accusations of a sexual relationship with a former student. On December 23, 2022, the Delaware State Police Troop 2, Criminal Investigations Unit, received a report…

State Police Investigating Late-Night Shooting

The Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred last night in Dover that left one man injured. On May 6, 2023, at approximately 11:43 p.m., troopers responded to the 1500 block of South Governors Avenue regarding a shooting. Troopers discovered…

Troopers Arrest Man on Gun Charges

The Delaware State Police have arrested 28-year-old Evelio Alvarez of Frankford, Delaware on gun charges following a traffic stop that took place late Saturday night. On May 6, 2023, at approximately 11:44 p.m., troopers were dispatched to the 36000 block of Robin Hood Road…

State Police Arrest Man on Felony Gun and Drug Charges

The Delaware State Police have arrested 43-year-old Lenell Abbott of Dover, Delaware on several felony gun and drug charges following an investigation that began Thursday evening. On May 4, 2023, at approximately 10:23 p.m., troopers responded to a residence on Cathy Avenue in Dover…


Troopers Arrest Man for 9th Offense DUI

The Delaware State Police have arrested 44-year-old Christopher Harris of Cheswold, Delaware for felony DUI following a traffic stop that took place yesterday afternoon in Dover. On May 6, 2023, at approximately 4:16 p.m., a trooper on patrol observed a silver Dodge Ram traveling…

Troopers Arrest Man for Shoplifting and Lewdness

The Delaware State Police have arrested 30-year-old Dane Smith of Ocean View, Delaware for shoplifting, lewdness, and other offenses following an incident that occurred yesterday afternoon in Bear. On May 2, 2023, at approximately 4:06 p.m., troopers responded to the Lowe’s located at 1030…

Delaware State Police Investigating Fatal Collision Involving Two Work Trucks

Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision involving two work trucks that occurred in the Smyrna area yesterday morning. On April 26, 2023, at approximately 11:43 a.m., a 2021 International Box Truck was northbound on Korean War Veterans Memorial…

One Suspect Arrested* Delaware State Police Investigating Shooting at the Christiana Mall

Delaware State Police have arrested a 17-year-old juvenile male from Newark, DE with criminal charges in connection with a shooting incident that occurred at the Christiana Mall in early April. On April 8, 2023, at approximately 6:43 p.m., the Delaware State Police…

Troopers Arrest Man for Fleeing in a Stolen Car

The Delaware State Police have arrested 19-year-old Tahvon Hughes of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania after he fled from a traffic stop in a stolen car yesterday morning in Millsboro. On March 29, 2023, at approximately 10:50 a.m., troopers responded to Gravel Hill Road near Zoar Road…

Troopers Arrest Man for 8th Offense DUI

The Delaware State Police have arrested 27-year-old Octavio Lopez-Hernandez of Dover, Delaware for felony DUI following a traffic stop that occurred early this morning in Dover. On March 25, 2023, at approximately 1:50 a.m., a trooper on patrol observed a silver Nissan Rogue traveling…