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*Update – Second Suspect Arrested* State Police Investigating Homicide in Seaford
Delaware State Police Homicide Detectives have arrested 22-year-old Jamal Riddick of Blades, Delaware as the second suspect in the homicide that occurred in Seaford last month, and 20-year-old Dimere Riddick also of Blades, Delaware, for felony gun charges

On March 12, 2025, at approximately 4:24 p.m., officers from the Seaford Police Department and Delaware State Police responded to a report of a shooting at Nutter Park, located at 712 Collins Avenue within the city limits of Seaford. When officers arrived on the scene, they discovered 23-year-old Schweitzer Dessin, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds and began life saving efforts. Dessin was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital, where he died from his injuries. Two other men, ages, 19 and 21, self-transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. A 23-year-old man also self-transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries related to the shooting. Due to the nature of the incident, the Seaford Police Department requested the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit to assume the investigation.

Through investigative means, Delaware State Police Homicide Detectives identified Johnathan Dugazon as a suspect and obtained a warrant for his arrest. On March 24, 2025, officers from the Seaford Police Department arrested Dugazon without incident. In the ensuing investigation, detectives identified Jamal Riddick as the second suspect in the homicide and obtained a warrant for his arrest.

On April 15, 2025, Delaware State Police Homicide Detectives executed a search warrant at a residence on the 800 block of South Market Street in Blades where detectives took Jamal Riddick into custody without incident. During the search warrant, detectives found an AR style rifle and firearm ammunition in a room occupied by Dimere Riddick, who is a convicted felon, and prohibited from possessing a firearm and/or ammunition. He too was taken into custody without incident.

Jamal Riddick was arrested and taken to Troop 5, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $1,340,000 cash bond.
- Murder 1st Degree (Felony)
- Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony) – 17 counts
- Reckless Endangering 1st Degree (Felony) – 17 counts
- Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon – Firearm (Felony)
Dimere Riddick was arrested and taken to Troop 5, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on an $80,000 secured bond.
- Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
- Possession of Ammunition by a Person Prohibited (Felony) – 2 counts
- Possession of a High-Capacity Magazine During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective A. Bluto by calling 302-741-2859. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit / Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at [email protected].

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April 15, 2025
*Update – Second Suspect Arrested* State Police Investigating Homicide in Seaford
Delaware State Police Homicide Detectives have arrested 22-year-old Jamal Riddick of Blades, Delaware as the second suspect in the homicide that occurred in Seaford last month, and 20-year-old Dimere Riddick also of Blades, Delaware, for felony gun charges

On March 12, 2025, at approximately 4:24 p.m., officers from the Seaford Police Department and Delaware State Police responded to a report of a shooting at Nutter Park, located at 712 Collins Avenue within the city limits of Seaford. When officers arrived on the scene, they discovered 23-year-old Schweitzer Dessin, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds and began life saving efforts. Dessin was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital, where he died from his injuries. Two other men, ages, 19 and 21, self-transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. A 23-year-old man also self-transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries related to the shooting. Due to the nature of the incident, the Seaford Police Department requested the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit to assume the investigation.

Through investigative means, Delaware State Police Homicide Detectives identified Johnathan Dugazon as a suspect and obtained a warrant for his arrest. On March 24, 2025, officers from the Seaford Police Department arrested Dugazon without incident. In the ensuing investigation, detectives identified Jamal Riddick as the second suspect in the homicide and obtained a warrant for his arrest.

On April 15, 2025, Delaware State Police Homicide Detectives executed a search warrant at a residence on the 800 block of South Market Street in Blades where detectives took Jamal Riddick into custody without incident. During the search warrant, detectives found an AR style rifle and firearm ammunition in a room occupied by Dimere Riddick, who is a convicted felon, and prohibited from possessing a firearm and/or ammunition. He too was taken into custody without incident.

Jamal Riddick was arrested and taken to Troop 5, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $1,340,000 cash bond.
- Murder 1st Degree (Felony)
- Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony) – 17 counts
- Reckless Endangering 1st Degree (Felony) – 17 counts
- Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon – Firearm (Felony)
Dimere Riddick was arrested and taken to Troop 5, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on an $80,000 secured bond.
- Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
- Possession of Ammunition by a Person Prohibited (Felony) – 2 counts
- Possession of a High-Capacity Magazine During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective A. Bluto by calling 302-741-2859. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit / Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at [email protected].

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April 15, 2025
Wicomico County Sheriff’s Deputy killed in the line of duty

Officer Glenn Hilliard (Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office)

The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of their deputies this morning after attempting to apprehend a fugitive in nearby Pittsville, Maryland on Sunday.

Deputy First Class Glenn Hilliard, a 16-year veteran on the force, was gunned down while while attempting to apprehend a suspect who was wanted for several felony warrants. The suspect, identified as Austin Davidson, fled the scene. After an extensive manhunt, the suspect was apprehended.

“The days ahead will be challenging, but for now, we are mourning the loss of an incredible human being. Deputy Glenn Hilliard was a son, a husband and a father to three beautiful children, a brother to those he worked with, and an exemplary public servant to the citizens of Wicomico County and to the State of Maryland” The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office says in a statement. “Our hearts and prayers go out to Glenn’s family during this difficult time.”

Officer Hilliard would have celebrated his 42nd birthday on June 22. The sheriff’s office say they are heartbroken over his “senseless and tragic murder”.

June 13, 2022
Suspect Arrested In Dover Murder
$1,120,000.00 Cash Bond for Suspect Arrested In Dover Murder

Delaware State Police Homicide Unit arrested Marcus Bailey, 18, of Wilmington, for the homicide that took place Thursday afternoon in the Capitol Park community in Dover.

On March 24, 2022, at approximately 3:50 p.m., troopers responded to Senator Avenue for a reported shooting. The investigation determined a 33-year-old Dover man, was seated in the driver seat of a vehicle parked on Senator Avenue when Marcus Bailey entered the backseat of the car. Marcus engaged in a conversation with the victim before demanding the victim’s property. At some point during the encounter, the victim was shot in the upper torso. Marcus then fled the vehicle in an unknown direction of travel. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Through investigative measures, the Delaware State Police identified Marcus Bailey as the suspect involved in this shooting incident. On March 26, 2022, Marcus was taken into custody without incident during a traffic stop in the Long Neck Wawa parking lot. He was transported to Delaware State Police Troop 7 where he was charged with the following crimes:
- Murder First Degree (Felony)
- Robbery First Degree (Felony)
- Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
- Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
- Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon (Felony)
He was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #3 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $1,120,000.00 cash bond.
March 27, 2022
BREAKING | Magnolia couple charged with murder of their infant who police say they buried in the backyard

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.

February 10, 2022
BREAKING | Suspects arrested in Georgetown double homicide

Emner Morales-Garcia and Yony Morales-Garcia (Left to Right) – Delaware State Police

Two suspects have been in arrested in connection with a double homicide in Georgetown where police say two men were shot at a local restaurant.

According to Delaware State Police, around 7:28 p.m., Saturday the Georgetown Police Department and troopers responded to El Nopalito Restaurant on DuPont Blvd for reports that two people had been shot at the business.

During the course of the investigation, police say they learned that Yony Morales-Garcia, 22, and Emner Morales-Garcia, 21, both of Georgetown, had been asked to leave the restaurant earlier in the night due to their disorderly behavior and having a dispute with other patrons.

Both suspects reportedly returned to the business, wearing masks, according to police. One of the suspects approached a 31-year-old Armando Vicente Chilel Lopez and removed a necklace from his neck.

Police say the Lopez then lunged at the suspect who stole the necklace, at which time the second suspect, pulled out a handgun from his waistband and shot the victim.

During the course of the suspects fleeing the restaurant, police say the second suspect fired a second round into the dining area which struck a 28-year-old man, later identified as Honorio Velasquez. He sustained a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police.

Lopez was transported to an area hospital with a gunshot wound where he later died as a result of his injuries.

Through investigative measures, Delaware State Police and the Georgetown Police Department were able to identify Yony Morales-Garcia and Emner Morales-Garcia as the suspects. On Thursday, January 27, arrest warrants were obtained for the suspects with the charges of (2 counts) Murder First Degree (Felony) , Robbery First Degree (Felony), Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony), Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony (Felony), Carrying a Concealed Deafly Weapon (Felony), and Conspiracy 1st (Felony).

At approximately 5:30 p.m., a traffic stop was conducted and a search warrant was executed by the Delaware State Police at the 17000 block of Windward Blvd in Milford.

During the stop and the execution of the search warrant, both suspects were taken into custody without incident and transported to Delaware State Police Troop 7 where they were charged and arraigned. Both men were committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution in default of $2,120,000 cash bond.

January 28, 2022
BREAKING | 16-year-old charged with murder in Blades

A Millsboro teen has been arrested and charged with 1st Degree Murder Blades, Delaware.

According to the Delaware State Police Department, around 10:49 p.m., June 19 troopers were dispatched to a shots fired complaint in the area of E. 4th Street in Blades.

During the investigation, troopers discovered a 20-year-old male lying on the side of the road with an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Detectives identified the suspect an obtained a warrant for his arrest. On Thursday, December 30 troopers responded to the Ferris School, a secure facility where the suspect was currently being held.

At the facility, the juvenile male was charged with Murder 1st Degree, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony, Robbery 1st Degree, and Possession of a Firearm by Person Prohibited. He was arraigned in the Family Court and remained in the custody of The Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services on $130,000 cash bond.

December 31, 2021
BREAKING | New, disturbing details emerge in Bridgeville murder case

Ronald Donaway, 74, Millsboro, DE – Delaware State Police Dept.

New, disturbing details were revealed through court documents in the case of 74-year-old Ronald Donaway, a Millsboro man charged with brutally murdering his ex-wife.

According to court documents, Donaway told police “kill me now, because I will not surrender my weapons.”

Police made contact with Donaway as he tried leaving Abbys Way in Bridgeville where he allegedly fired multiple rounds into the home of his 70-year-old ex-wife, Hilda Donaway, who, according to the arrest warrant, was found on the kitchen floor with apparent gunshot wounds to her head and upper body.

The incident occurred around 6:18 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 22 when police were called to the 11000 block of Abbys Way for reports of a shooting. The investigation revealed Ronald Donaway showed up at the home, which was occupied at the time by his ex-wife Hilda and her 23-year-old grandson. The grandson was able to flee the scene through a bedroom window and was uninjured.

While outside, Donaway began shooting with a rifle into the windows of the living room, kitchen, and bedrooms.

Several neighbors called police when they heard the gunfire ring out and, according to the arrest warrant, witnessed Ronald Donaway firing rounds from the rifle into the home.

Ronald Donaway tried to flee the scene in his vehicle, according to police, but was stopped at the entrance of the community. According to the arrest warrant, when police approached him they noticed visible signs of blood on his hands.

“I killed her, what are you going to do,” Donaway told police as they approached the vehicle, court documents revealed. He then got out of the car and told troopers “kill me now, because I will not surrender my weapons.”

Donaway was taken into custody. While on the way to the police station, court documents reveal that Donaway made several statements to police, all of which were caught on mobile video, including “go ahead and kill me, shoot. I was planning on dying here with her tonight.”

Police would later interview the grandson who, according to the arrest warrant, said that his grandfather threatened to kill both him and his grandmother on numerous occasions. He then told police that his grandfather would show up at the home multiple times for no apparent reason, and that he owned several firearms, including an AR-15 rifle.

The gunshots and evidence collected at the scene are consistent with an AR-15 rifle, according to court documents, that is the weapon believed to have been used in the murder. The firearm was found in the front passenger seat inside the vehicle that Ronald Donaway was driving.

Ronald Donaway has been charged with Murder First Degree (Felony), Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony), Home Invasion (Felony), and Reckless Endangering First Degree (Felony). He was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court #3 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution in default of a $900,000.00 cash bond.

December 28, 2021
Police release mugshot of Bridgeville man charged with brutally murdering his ex-wife

Ronald Donaway, 74, Bridgeville, DE – Delaware State Police Dept.

Delaware State Police have released the mugshot of the Bridgeville man charged with the murder of his ex-wife who police say he shot and killed after he fired multiple rounds from a rifle into her home.

According to Delaware State Police, around 6:18 p.m., Wednesday troopers were dispatched to the 11000 block of Abbys Way for reports of a shooting.

The investigation revealed 74-year-old Ronald Donaway showed up at the home, which was occupied at the time by his 70-year-old ex-wife and her 23-year-old grandson.

While outside, Donaway began shooting with a rifle into the windows of the living room, kitchen, and bedrooms.
The 70-year-old woman was struck by gunfire in the kitchen where she died from her wounds.

As Donaway was shooting into the home, the grandson fled out a bedroom window to escape and was uninjured.

Police say Donaway entered the home for a short period of time and then fled the area in a black Kia.

As troopers were responding to the scene, a traffic stop was conducted on Donaway’s vehicle at the entrance of the community and he was taken into custody without incident.

Donaway was charged with Murder First Degree (Felony), Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony), Home Invasion (Felony), and Reckless Endangering First Degree (Felony). He was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court #3 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution in default of a $900,000.00 cash bond.

December 24, 2021
Millsboro man charged with murder of his ex-wife after he fired rounds from a rifle into her home

A Millsboro man has been arrested on murder charges after police say he shot his ex-wife as he fired multiple rounds from a rifle into her home.

According to Delaware State Police, around 6:18 p.m., Wednesday troopers were dispatched to the 11000 block of Abbys Way for reports of a shooting.

The investigation revealed 74-year-old Ronald Donaway showed up at the home, which was occupied at the time by his 70-year-old ex-wife and her 23-year-old grandson.

While outside, Donaway began shooting with a rifle into the windows of the living room, kitchen, and bedrooms.

The 70-year-old woman was struck by gunfire in the kitchen where she died from her wounds.

As Donaway was shooting into the home, the grandson fled out a bedroom window to escape and was uninjured.

Police say Donaway entered the home for a short period of time and then fled the area in a black Kia.

As troopers were responding to the scene, a traffic stop was conducted on Donaway’s vehicle at the entrance of the community and he was taken into custody without incident.

Donaway was charged with Murder First Degree (Felony), Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony), Home Invasion (Felony), and Reckless Endangering First Degree (Felony). He was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court #3 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution in default of a $900,000.00 cash bond.

At the time of this release, there is no mugshot available.

December 23, 2021
$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.

December 10, 2021
Murder investigation underway in Seaford

Delaware State Police have launched a homicide investigation in Seaford after the body of a 39-year-old was found shot to death early this morning by first responders in a home that was set on fire.

According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident occurred around 2:11 a.m., Sunday when crews from the Seaford Fire Department were dispatched to a house fire at a home in the 11000 block of Hastings Farm Road.
Crews arrived and extinguished the fire, at which time they located a person inside dead from an apparent gunshot wound.

The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit was called to the home, secured the scene, and launched a homicide investigation.

The investigation revealed that the unidentified 39-year-old victim was found inside of the home when unknown suspects forced through a side door and fired multiple rounds.

The victim was shot once and fell to the living room floor, according to police. The suspects then set a fire in the living room before fleeing the home on foot.

The body was turned over to the Delaware Division of Forensic Science for an autopsy. Identification of the victim is pending notification of next of kin.

There is currently no suspect information available.

Hastings Farm Road was closed for approximately seven hours while the incident was investigated.

Anyone with any information pertinent to the investigation is urged to call Detective Bluto at 302-753-3864 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.

October 25, 2021