UPDATED: Wanted Man Arrested by DE State Police after Chase From Caroline County Ends in DE
UPDATED – 09/01/23 – A man wanted by police in two states has been arrested. Caroline County Sheriff’s deputies have been searching for 36 year old Todd Hockensmith of Felton for some time – and learned he was at the Marydel area and requested Delaware State Police assistance. As deputies arrived – Hockensmith drove off – leading police on a chase. He crashed – and ran off on foot – but was arrested by Caroline County deputes after a brief foot chase. He was taken into custody by Delaware State Police on charges of burglary, theft and other offenses – and will be charged by Caroline County officials upon extradition from Delaware.
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One person has been arrested and one man is still on the run after Caroline County Sheriff’s deputies, Maryland and Delaware State Police tried to locate a wanted man – Todd Hockensmith at a property in Marydel. When police arrived at the property, Hockensmith was seen running towards a car and drove off. Police chased Hockensmith through northern Caroline County when he left the roadway and ran off on foot into a heavily wooded area near Henderson, Maryland. He was not found after 3 hours of searching. Police learned the car he was operating was reported stolen through the Denton Police.
At the Marydel location a second vehicle was located – also reported stolen. A women at that address – Danyeal Shahan was arrested and charged with vehicle theft and other offenses – she is also wanted through the state of Delaware. Criminal and traffic charges are pending for Hockensmith.
Anyone with information – contact the Caroline County Sheriff’s office at 410-479-2515.
