Delaware state police search for 6 wanted sex offenders, including high-risk repeat offender

DOVER, Del. — Delaware State Police are asking for the public’s help locating six wanted sex offenders who allegedly failed to comply with state registration requirements. The Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit (SOAR) issued a public notification identifying offenders who failed to register or re-register their current addresses, a violation that can result in criminal charges and arrest warrants.

The latest notification includes offenders from across Delaware, including several listed as homeless and one classified as a high-risk repeat offender.

State Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Offenders

According to SOAR, the following offenders are currently wanted:

Bruce Chandler

Tier 2 (Moderate Risk)
Registered since April 17, 1997
Last verified Oct. 7, 2025
Jurisdiction: Delaware State Police Troop 5, Bridgeville

Charles A. Fulton

Tier 2 (Moderate Risk)
Convicted out of state
Registered since March 4, 2024
Last verified April 22, 2025
Jurisdiction: Delaware State Police Troop 6, Prices Corner

Several Wanted Offenders Listed as Homeless

Four of the six offenders are listed in the Delaware Sex Offender Registry as homeless.

Christopher Lew Gartner-Hunter

Tier 3 (High Risk)
Repeat offender
Homeless
Registered since May 21, 2014
Last verified April 13, 2026
Jurisdiction: Delaware State Police Headquarters, Dover

DeAngelo Hoskins

Tier 2 (Moderate Risk)
Homeless
Registered since July 1, 2003
Last verified Jan. 20, 2026
Jurisdiction: Delaware State Police Headquarters, Dover

Tori L. Lied

Tier 2 (Moderate Risk)
Convicted out of state
Homeless
Registered since Oct. 23, 2017
Last verified March 5, 2026
Jurisdiction: Delaware State Police Headquarters, Dover

Michael A. Viscount

Tier 2 (Moderate Risk)
Homeless
Registered since July 2, 2016
Last verified March 4, 2025
Jurisdiction: Delaware State Police Headquarters, Dover

Key Points

• Delaware State Police are searching for six wanted sex offenders accused of registration violations.
• Christopher Lew Gartner-Hunter is classified as a Tier 3 high-risk repeat offender.
• Four of the six offenders are listed as homeless.
• Police are urging the public to report any information regarding their whereabouts.

Registration Compliance Critical for Public Safety

The Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit monitors compliance with state sex offender registration laws and investigates individuals who fail to meet those requirements.

State law requires registered sex offenders to maintain current address information and complete periodic verification requirements. When offenders fail to comply, authorities may seek warrants and issue public notifications to assist in locating them.

Police emphasized that the six offenders highlighted in the notification represent only a portion of the wanted offenders currently listed in Delaware’s registry.

Residents can view the complete list through the Delaware Sex Offender Registry website.

Authorities Request Tips

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of these individuals is urged to contact the Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit at (302) 739-5882.

Anonymous tips may also be submitted through Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) 847-3333.

As of Friday, all six offenders remained wanted, and Delaware State Police continue efforts to locate them and bring them into compliance with state registration requirements.

Delaware State Police

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