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SMYRNA, DE – Delaware State Police have identified 59-year-old Joseph Laclair of Clayton as the man who died in a motorcycle crash Friday morning in Smyrna. On Sept. 5, 2025, at about 4:16 a.m., a Yamaha X1A was traveling eastbound on Smyrna-Leipsic Road, east of Big Oak Road, when it failed to negotiate a curve and left the roadway. The motorcycle entered a ditch, struck a culvert pipe, and the driver was ejected. Laclair was transported to an area hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Smyrna-Leipsic Road was closed for several hours while troopers investigated and cleared the scene. The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate. Anyone with information is asked to contact Sergeant J. Wilson at (302) 698-8518, send a private Fa...

CLAYMONT, DE – Delaware State Police have arrested both suspects connected to a July robbery at a McDonald’s in Claymont. On July 8, 2025, around 4:30 p.m., troopers responded to McDonald’s at 2702 Philadelphia Pike for a reported robbery. Investigators determined two males had met with the victim inside the restaurant to purchase an item listed for sale. Before the transaction was completed, one suspect grabbed the victim’s bag, leading to a struggle. During the altercation, one suspect grabbed at his waistband and implied he had a firearm. The victim released the bag, and both suspects fled toward Philadelphia Pike with his property. The victim was not injured. Through investigative efforts, detectives identified the suspects as a 17-year-old male and 19-year-old Avery Quartleb...

FRANKFORD, DE – Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that left two people injured early Thursday morning in Frankford. On Sept. 4, 2025, at about 2:41 a.m., troopers responded to the area of Honolulu Road and Reed Street after reports of gunfire. They found a 27-year-old man from Frankford and a 38-year-old woman from Selbyville with injuries. According to investigators, the victims were traveling in the area when unknown suspects fired multiple rounds at their vehicle. The woman was injured by glass debris, while the man sustained both debris-related injuries and a gunshot wound to his hand. Both were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit is leading the investigation. An...

CLAYMONT, DE – Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Friday night outside Ridge Liquors in Claymont. On Sept. 5, 2025, around 11:30 p.m., troopers were called to the 300 block of Ridge Road after a 34-year-old Pennsylvania man arrived at a nearby hospital with gunshot wounds. Investigators determined the man had been in the parking lot of Ridge Liquors when unidentified suspects shot him. He was able to drive himself to a Pennsylvania hospital, where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit is leading the case and pursuing leads. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective M. Conway at (302) 365-8411, send a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police, or call...