Dover– The following subjects are not wanted. This is a Homeless Sex Offender Public Notification. If you have information that the listed subjects are occupying a residence, please call 302-672-5306. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 040320 1630

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Bear-  The Delaware State Police have identified the driver of a motorcycle who died in a crash on April 3, 2020 on Rt. 40 at Buckley Blvd. as 23-year-old Ethan Yancey of Newark, DE.

Click on the following links to view previous releases:

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2020/04/02/updatetroopers-investigating-fatal-motorcycle-crash-rt-40-at-buckley-blvd-bear/

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2020/04/02/traffic-advisory-rt-40-closed-at-buckley-blvd-due-to-a-motor-vehicle-crash-bear/

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Cpl. M Calio of the Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit by calling 302-365-8483.

http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of 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 1800 VICTIM-1. (1800 842-8461).  You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@state.de.us. 

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Released: 040320 1600

Dover – As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to progress, the amount of information associated with it seems to be ever-changing, sometimes causing more confusion than clarity. With this in mind, the Delaware State Police are providing the following information to both Delaware residents and non-residents alike, to specifically address travel related restrictions set forth in Governor Carney’s State of Emergency Declaration.

While certain restrictions outlined in the declaration do have arrest consequences associated with them, the primary intent and goal of the Delaware State Police is to uphold their sworn duties by providing information to the public that we serve, in order to gain voluntary compliance with the mandates, and to promote, and further ensure public safety and health.

The seventh modification of the Governor’s State of Emergency Declaration specifically addresses the requirement for out-of-state persons traveling in to the State of Delaware to self-quarantine for 14 days. This order authorizes any Delaware law enforcement officer to stop a vehicle driving within the state simply because it is displaying out-of-state tags. During the stop the officer may ask limited questions related to the driver’s recent travel. The driver then must be informed of the Governor’s declarations and will be explicitly advised that if they are coming into Delaware from out-of-state, they are required by law, to self-quarantine for 14 days while in Delaware, or immediately return to their home state. This authorization does not apply to vehicles traveling on I-95, I-295, or I-495.

Troopers will be conducting directed patrols on non-interstate roadways which have been identified as having a large volume of out of state travelers, in an effort to enforce the Governor’s declaration. Again the intent of this order and the purpose of the stop is to achieve voluntary compliance. These stops are intended to serve the public welfare.

Now is not the time to visit Delaware. As a State and a nation, we are facing a serious situation that is getting worse each day.  Our goal is to limit a surge in COVID-19 cases that would overwhelm our hospital system. Per the order, we must control and prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our Delaware communities coming in from other states. We’ll get through this – but everyone needs to do their part.

Contained within this modification there are limited exceptions that allow for out-of-state persons and vehicles to enter Delaware without being required to self-quarantine, including:

• Motorists may pass through Delaware en-route to other states.
• Motorists may leave their home state (PA, NJ, MD, etc.) to work for a Delaware designated essential business, to care for a family member in Delaware, or for healthcare reasons (pharmacy, going to vet, visiting PCP) in Delaware.
• Out-of-state employees who work for an essential business in Delaware but who could otherwise do their work from home should remain home.
• The Delaware Department of Justice and Delaware law enforcement agencies are empowered to respond, inspect and react accordingly. Out-of-state visitors who fail to self-quarantine could face criminal charges.

Please click on the following link to view FAQ’s regarding the Governor’s Stay at Home Order: https://attorneygeneral.delaware.gov/public/covid-19-faqs-delawares-stay-at-home-orders/

For detailed information regarding the Covid-19 Pandemic to include specific details regarding the Out of State Traveler Restrictions log on to: https://de.gov/coronavirus

The Delaware State Police will continue to carry out their duties as they always have, by enforcing the laws of the State of Delaware in an appropriate, compassionate, professional and just manner, with the focus in this specific instance being on gaining informed, voluntary compliance, in the interest of public health and safety.

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Released:040220 0850

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Bear – The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred this afternoon.

The incident occurred at approximately 2:13 p.m., Thursday, April 2, 2020 on Pulaski Hwy. (Rt. 40), at the intersection with Buckley Blvd., in Bear. A 2018 Yamaha motorcycle, operated by a 23 year old Newark man, was traveling eastbound on Pulaski Hwy. approaching a green light at the intersection of Buckley Blvd. A 2004 Jeep Cherokee operated by a 49 year old Bear man, was traveling westbound on Pulaski Hwy. and entered the left turn lane for Buckley Blvd. with a flashing red arrow. The Jeep proceeded through the intersection and directly into the path of the motorcycle. The motorcycle collided with the right front side of the Jeep causing the operator to be ejected. The driver of the Jeep came to a controlled stop and remained at the scene.

The motorcycle operator was transported to the Christiana Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

The driver and passenger of the Jeep, were properly restrained and were not injured.

Pulaski Hwy. eastbound at Buckley Blvd. was closed for approximately 3 hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

Click on the following link to view the original release: https://dsp.delaware.gov/2020/04/02/traffic-advisory-rt-40-closed-at-buckley-blvd-due-to-a-motor-vehicle-crash-bear/

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Cpl. M Calio of the Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit by calling 302-365-8483.

http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of 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 1800 VICTIM-1. (1800 842-8461).  You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@state.de.us. 

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Heather Pepper.

Released: 040220 1945

Bear – The Delaware State Police are on scene of a serious motor vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 2:13 p.m., Thursday, April 2, 2020 on Rt. 40 (Pulaski Hwy.) at Buckley Blvd., Bear.

As a result of the crash Rt. 40 eastbound is closed at Buckley Blvd. The closure is expected to be lengthy and motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes of travel.

For updated traffic conditions and road closure information log onto:

http://www.deldot.gov/Traffic/travel_advisory/index.shtml#advisories

The investigation is in the early stages with further details being released as they become available.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:040220 1500

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Dover – The Delaware State Police have arrested a Dover woman, in connection with stabbing her boyfriend during a domestic dispute.

The initial incident was reported at approximately 1:42 a.m., Saturday, March 21, 2020 when a 35 year old Dover man reported walking along S. State St. in the area of Lebanon Rd., after leaving Royal Farms when he was approached by an unknown male subject who stabbed him in the upper torso with an unknown object. The victim was treated at Bayhealth Kent Campus for a single stab wound to his upper torso.

Through follow up investigative measures, Troopers were able to determine the victim was involved in a domestic dispute with his girlfriend, 41 year old Safata Johnson of Dover, on the night of the incident. During the dispute, the verbal argument escalated and Johnson retrieved a paring knife and stabbed the victim in the upper torso.

Johnson turned herself into Troop 3 and was arraigned before Justice of the Peace Court. She was charged with Assault First Degree (felony), Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony and was released on her own recognizance with a No Contact Order issued with the victim.

https://dsp.delaware.gov/2020/03/21/troopers-investigating-stabbing-dover/

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of 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 1800 VICTIM-1. (1800 842-8461).  You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@state.de.us.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 040120 1231

New Castle- The Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that took place at a New Castle area restaurant Tuesday afternoon.

The incident occurred on March 31, 2020 at approximately 1:23 p.m., when Troopers were dispatched to the Pizza and Pasta Restaurant located at 1505 N. Dupont Hwy, New Castle, for a report of a robbery.  Upon arrival, Troopers made contact with employees who advised a subject entered the business with a handgun and demanded cash.  The victim did not immediately comply at which time he was physically assaulted by the suspect who struck him with the handgun and sustained minor injury. The suspect before fleeing on foot. No money or property was obtained by the suspect. No shots were fired from the weapon during the incident.

The suspect was described as a white male, wearing a light colored jacket, dark pants and in possession of a handgun.

No surveillance images are available at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Troop 2 Robbery Unit by calling 302-365-8566.  Information may also be provided by calling Delaware crime stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of 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 1800 VICTIM-1. (1800 842-8461).  You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@state.de.us.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 040120 1030