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  • Frankford man arrested on assault charges

    Frankford man arrested on assault charges

    Richard Howard, 37, Frankford, DE – Delaware State Police Dept.

    A Frankford man was arrested after police say he threw a cell a phone at this stepfather and then assaulted troopers when they tried to arrest him.

    According to Delaware State Police, around 9:15 p.m., Wednesday troopers were dispatched to the 34000 block of Echo Ct. for a domestic related complaint.

    Police arrived and determined 37-year-old Richard Howard had thrown a cell phone at his stepfather, causing a minor physical injury.

    When two troopers assigned to Delaware State Police Troop 4 tried to take Howard into custody, police say he resisted arrest with force.

    During a significant struggle, police say troopers were struck multiple times by Howard causing minor injuries before eventually being taken into custody. The troopers did not require medical attention and Howard was not injured during the altercation.

    Howard was charged with Resisting Arrest With Force (Felony), Two Counts- Assault Third Degree, and Offensive Touching to Law Enforcement. He was arraigned and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $7,000 secured bond.

  • $6,000 reward for information leading to arrest in Frankford murder

    $6,000 reward for information leading to arrest in Frankford murder

    Dioandre Gibbs, 30, Frankford, DE – Delaware State Police Dept.

    A $6,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest in the case of 33-year-old Dioandre Gibbs, who was shot and killed earlier this year in Frankford.

    According to the Delaware State Police Department, around 3:35 p.m., Tuesday May 18, 2021, the Frankford Police Department and Delaware State Police were dispatched to Honolulu Road in the area of Kauffman Lane for reports of a shooting.

    When officers and troopers arrived on scene, they found 33-year-old Dioandre Gibbs sitting in the driver’s seat of a gray 2012 Volkswagen CC with a gunshot wound.

    Through investigative measures, police determined Gibbs was shot on Kauffman Lane and tried to drive away when he lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the front of a home on Honolulu Road.

    Gibbs was transported to a nearby hospital by ambulance where he was pronounced deceased. The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit, with the assistance of the Frankford Police Department, continues to investigate the case.

    The family of Dioandre Gibbs have greatly assisted in the investigation. Partnering with Delaware Crime Stoppers, a $6,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest.

    Anyone who witnessed this incident or has information regarding this incident should contact Detective Brian McDerby by calling 302-834-2620 or [email protected]. Information may also be provided anonymously by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.