Delaware State Police arrested a juvenile male for firearm and related charges after a shooting that occurred in Magnolia on Monday evening.
On April 4th, 2022 at approximately 8:26 p.m., troopers responded to Juanita Drive in Magnolia, DE regarding a report of shots fired. The ensuing investigation revealed that the suspect had fired multiple gunshots from a vehicle at a residence. The residence was occupied by three victims (ages 38, 32, and 14) at the time, all of whom were not injured. The residence was struck several times and suspect fled the area to an unknown destination.
Through investigative means, a 15-year-old male was developed as the suspect. On April 6th, 2022, the juvenile male was located in Dover and taken into custody without incident. He was subsequently charged with the following crimes:
Reckless Endangering First Degree (Felony) – 3 counts
Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
Criminal Mischief
The 15-year-old male was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 7 and committed to Stevenson House on $21,001 cash bond.
22-year-old Angel Toran and 24-year-old Ny’Jier Murphy, both of Magnolia, DE (Left to Right) – Delaware State Police
A Magnolia couple have been arrested and charged with the murder of their infant child who police say they buried in the backyard of their home after the baby died of severe malnourishment.
According to the Delaware State Police Department, on October 10, 2021, troopers responded to the home of 22-year-old Angel Toran and 24-year-old Ny’Jier Murphy, both of Magnolia, in the 400 block of Lambert Drive with the Division of Family Services (DFS) to check on the welfare of an infant.
DFS received information that an infant possibly died at the home and that the death was unreported to authorities. When troopers initially arrived on-scene, Toran and Murphy were not home but arrived a short time later, according to police.
When troopers made contact with Murphy, a concealed Glock 19 model 9mm handgun was spotted in a holster on his hip. A computer inquiry discovered Murphy does not possess a permit for carrying a concealed deadly weapon in the State of Delaware.
Delaware State Police Homicide and Major Crimes Unit conducted an investigation into the infant’s death which determined Toran gave birth at home to a baby girl in April, 2021 and the child’s birth was never reported to the state.
In mid-September, the baby died at the age of five months old. The death was never reported and the baby was buried on the property. The infant’s body was exhumed from the property on October 11, 2021 and turned over to the Division of Forensic Science for an autopsy to be performed.
Through investigative means, police say the infant was determined to be severely malnourished and succumbed to medical issues associated with malnourishment. As a result, the Attorney General’s Office approved charges for both Toran and Murphy and arrest warrants were obtained for their arrests.
On February 10, 2022, both Toran and Murphy responded to Delaware State Police Troop 3. As Ny’Jier Murphy was notified of his arrest warrant by troopers, police say he resisted arrest and was taken into custody after a brief struggle. Toran was arrested without incident.
The investigation remains active and ongoing. Additional charges, including resisting arrest resulting from Murphy’s actions at Troop 3, are forthcoming.
Toran was charged with Murder by Abuse or Neglect First Degree Recklessly Cause Death of Child (Felony) and Conspiracy First Degree (Felony). She was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #2 and committed to Department of Correction custody on a $260,000.00 cash bail.
Murphy was charged with Murder by Abuse or Neglect First Degree Recklessly Cause Death of Child (Felony), Conspiracy First Degree (Felony), and Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon (Felony). He was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court #2 and was committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $270,000.00 cash bail.
A Magnolia woman has been charged with multiple felonies after police say an argument led to shots fired inside her home Thursday.
According to Delaware State Police, the incident occurred around 3 a.m. when troopers were dispatched to a home on Douglas Fir Road in Magnolia for reports of shots fired.
Police arrived and learned that 25-year-old Tamia Richardson had been engaged in a physical altercation with a 21-year-old male.
25-year-old Tamia Richardson
During the altercation, police say Tamia pulled out a handgun and fired multiple rounds.
A 44-year-old man, and two children, ages 1 and 4, were inside of the home at the time of the shooting.
Troopers responded to the home and set up a perimeter, ordering Tamia to come outside.
She was taken into custody without incident. The 21-year-old man involved left the scene prior to the arrival of police. There were no reports of any injuries as a result of the incident.
Tamia has been charged with 1st Degree Reckless Endangerment and 3 counts of Possession of a Deadly Weapon. She was arraigned and committed to the Delores J. Baylor Correctional Institution on $12,500 secured bond.
Delaware State Police arrested two juveniles, and are searching for a third suspect, wanted in connection with a shooting in Magnolia.
According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident occurred around 12:15 a.m., Sunday when troopers responded to a residence on Jogger Trail in Magnolia for reports of a shooting.
Through investigative measures, troopers learned a suspect had approached the front door to the home and got into a verbal altercation with a 39-year-old female. During the argument, multiple people waiting outside began to run towards the door.
The victim closed the door to her residence and ran upstairs, according to police. Shortly after, the victim heard several gunshots and saw three vehicles, one of which was an older black sedan, fleeing the scene.
Three rounds struck the home, police said, and three spent shell casings were located outside. The victim and her four children, who were inside the home at the time of the shooting, were not injured.
Prior to responding to the scene, troopers located an older model Nissan matching the description traveling eastbound on Lebanon Road traveling away from the scene.
Troopers saw the vehicle pull behind the Gateway South shopping center and into a parking spot. A traffic stop was initiated and ammunition was spotted in plain sight inside the vehicle.
Troopers took the two occupants, both 17-year-old old males, into custody without incident. They then canvassed the parking lot and located two 9mm firearms and approximately .21 grams of marijuana that was discarded.
The two juveniles were transported to Troop 3 where they were each charged with Possession of a Firearm by Prohibited Juvenile (Felony), Reckless Endangering 1st Degree (Felony), Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony), Reckless Endangering 2nd Degree – 4 counts, and Criminal Mischief.
Both juveniles were arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court #7 and issued a $20,000 secured bond. One juvenile posted bail and the other was committed to the Stevenson House Detention Center.
Further investigation determined a third suspect, 29-year-old Jhazmond Landry of Wilmington, was also a suspect in the incident. There are active warrants for her arrest.
29-year-old Jhazmond Landry, of Wilmington, DE
The case remains active and ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Bowie by calling 302-698-8503 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.
