Dover- Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred early this morning and left one man wounded.

The incident occurred on February 28, 2021, at approximately 12:49 a.m., when troopers were dispatched to Oasis Hookah Lounge located 4115 North DuPont Highway, Dover, in reference to a shooting. Investigation has determined a 23-year-old male was walking to his vehicle in the parking lot when multiple gunshots were fired. Subsequently, the victim was shot once in the upper extremity. The victim was transported to a local area hospital and treated for a gunshot wound.

There is no suspect information at this time and no other reported injuries.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Ford with Delaware State Police Troop 3 Criminal Investigative Unit by calling 302-698-8569.  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.

You can follow the Delaware State Police by clicking on:

Delaware State Police Official Web Site

Facebook

Twitter

Nextdoor

Please tell us how we’re doing via our Citizen Satisfaction Survey.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Corporal/1 Jason Hatchell

Released: 022821 1219

Smyrna – Delaware State Police Troop 9 is issuing a Gold Alert for 28-year-old Shannon Muscheck of Smyrna. Shannon was last seen on Saturday, February 27, 2021, at approximately 7:45 p.m. on foot in the Smyrna area.  Attempts to contact Shannon have been unsuccessful and there is a concern for her safety and wellbeing.

Shannon is described as a white female, 5’06” tall, approximately 160 lbs., with blue eyes and brown hair.  She was last seen wearing a black and gray plaid shirt, gray sweatpants and Ugg boots.

Anyone with information regarding Shannon’s whereabouts should contact Delaware State Police Troop 9 by calling 302-378-5218 or dial 911. 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 

You can follow the Delaware State Police by clicking on:

Delaware State Police Official Web Site

Facebook

Twitter

Nextdoor

Please tell us how we’re doing via our Citizen Satisfaction Survey.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Corporal/1 Jason Hatchell

Released: 022821 0825

-End-

Dover – Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit (S.O.A.R) is currently looking for the following wanted sex offender after he either failed to register or re-register his current address. If anyone knows the location of this subject, they are asked to call 302-672-5306. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com/

You can follow the Delaware State Police by clicking on:

Delaware State Police Official Web Site

Facebook

Twitter

Nextdoor

Please tell us how we’re doing via our Citizen Satisfaction Survey.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Corporal/1 Jason Hatchell

Released: 022621 2050

-End-

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.ttp://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.

You can follow the Delaware State Police by clicking on:

Delaware State Police Official Web Site

Facebook

Twitter

Nextdoor

Please tell us how we’re doing via our Citizen Satisfaction Survey.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Corporal/1 Jason Hatchell

Released: 022621 1950

-End-

Dover- Delaware State Police have identified the individual who died in a fatal collision on February 24, 2021, as 33-year-old Richard S. Peace of Dover, DE.

The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continue to investigate this incident. Anyone with information regarding this collision should contact Cpl/3 J. Lane with the Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit by calling 302-697-4454. 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 .

Troopers Investigating Fatal Crash Involving an Off-Highway Vehicle- 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. (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@state.de.us.

You can follow the Delaware State Police by clicking on:

Delaware State Police Official Web Site

Facebook

Twitter

Nextdoor

Please tell us how we’re doing via our Citizen Satisfaction Survey.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 022621 1515

-End-

Felton- Delaware State Police have identified the individual who died in a fatal single motor vehicle collision on February 23, 2021, as 29-year-old Dejuan J. Ortiz of Ellendale, DE.

The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continue to investigate this incident. Anyone with information regarding this collision should contact Sgt. John Wheatley with the Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit by calling 302-697-4454. 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 .

Delaware State Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision- Felton

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. (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@state.de.us.

You can follow the Delaware State Police by clicking on:

Delaware State Police Official Web Site

Facebook

Twitter

Nextdoor

Please tell us how we’re doing via our Citizen Satisfaction Survey.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 022621 1504

-End-

Dagsboro- Delaware State Police concluded a several month long drug investigation that resulted in three individuals being arrested on felony drug and related charges.

On February 25th, 2021, the Delaware State Police concluded a several month long criminal drug investigation involving 43-year-old Antonio A. Drummond of Dagsboro. A lawful search warrant was conducted at his residence located on Dagsboro Road. Also taken into custody as a result of the investigation was a 17-year-old male of Dagsboro and 59-year-old Cheryl Drummond of Dagsboro. During the execution of the search warrant, the following items were located:

• Approximately 11.29 grams of cocaine
• Approximately 159.09 grams of marijuana
• Approximately 18.11 grams of heroin
• Approximately 13.951 grams of heroin (1993 bags)
• $44,311.00 in suspected drug proceeds
• (4) 12 gauge shotguns
• (1) muzzle loader
• (1) Colt .25 cal handgun
• Multiple articles of drug paraphernalia

A. Drummond and the 17-year-old male were taken into custody without incident during a traffic stop and C. Drummond was taken into custody at the residence.

Antonio A. Drummond Jr.

• Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance Tier 3 Quantity (Felony)
• 5 counts- Possession of a Deadly Weapon by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
• Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance Tier 2 Quantity (Felony)
• Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony)
• Endangering the Welfare of a Child
• 2 counts- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

A. Drummond was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $183,400.00 cash bond.

Cheryl Drummond

• Maintaining a Drug Property (Felony)

Cheryl was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court and released on her own recognizance.

17-year-old male

• 2 counts- Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony)
• Possession of Marijuana (Civil Violation)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

The 17-year-old male was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court and released on his own recognizance.

You can follow the Delaware State Police by clicking on:

Delaware State Police Official Web Site

Facebook

Twitter

Nextdoor

Please tell us how we’re doing via our Citizen Satisfaction Survey.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 022621 1311

-End-

Wilmington – Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that was discovered Thursday afternoon.

On February 25, 2021, at approximately 2:17 p.m., DELDOT personnel were working on I-495 in the area of Edgemoor Road when they noticed damage to a section of guardrail on the right side of northbound I-495. After further inspection, the DELDOT personnel discovered a 2009 Ford F-150 approximately 200-300 feet off the roadway and down a steep embankment in the area of the damaged guardrail and they contacted the Delaware State Police.

The investigation determined on February 17, 2021, at approximately 11:53 p.m., the Ford was traveling northbound on I-495 in the area of Edgemoor Road. For unknown reasons, the vehicle veered off the roadway and the front collided with the guardrail.  After impact, the Ford traveled down a steep embankment and overturned multiple times before coming to rest in an area of overbrown brush. The 65-year-old male operator of Chester, PA, was located in the vehicle at the time of the investigation and was pronounced deceased at the scene.  Identification of the victim is pending notification to next of kin.

The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this collision. Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact Detective Forester with the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit by calling 302-365-8485. 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. (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@state.de.us.

You can follow the Delaware State Police by clicking on:

Delaware State Police Official Web Site

Facebook

Twitter

Nextdoor

Please tell us how we’re doing via our Citizen Satisfaction Survey.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Corporal/1 Jason Hatchell

Released: 022621 1112

Dover- Delaware State Police are conducting a fatal crash involving an off-highway vehicle that occurred Wednesday night.

On February 24, 2021, at approximately 9:08 p.m., a Honda CRF-450 Dirt Bike operated by a 33-year-old male of Dover, was traveling northbound on Peachtree Run approaching the intersection of Vanessa Drive. A silver 2011 Hyundai Sonata operated by a 21-year-old male of Dover was traveling southbound on Peachtree Run, approaching Vanessa Drive and preparing to make a left turn onto Vanessa Drive.  The Hyundai proceeded to make the left turn onto Vanessa Drive and the right quarter panel was struck by the front of the dirt bike.

The Honda CRF-450 Dirt Bike is an off-highway vehicle, and is not street legal. It was not equipped with any lighting source (headlights, taillights, or reflective material).

The Hyundai came to stop shortly after the collision at the entrance to Vanessa Drive and remained on scene.  The operator was not injured during the collision.

The operator of the Honda was transported to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Identification of victim is pending notification to next of kin.

The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating this collision. Anyone with information regarding the collision should contact Cpl/3 J. Lane by calling 302-697-4454. 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. (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@state.de.us.

You can follow the Delaware State Police by clicking on:

Delaware State Police Official Web Site

Facebook

Twitter

Nextdoor

Please tell us how we’re doing via our Citizen Satisfaction Survey.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 022521 1248

-End-

Newark – The Delaware State Police have arrested 38-year-old David Smith of Wilmington, in connection with the theft of a motor vehicle.

The incident occurred on February 24, 2021 at approximately 5:28 p.m., when troopers were dispatched to Harmony Plaza shopping center located at 4146 Ogletown Stanton Road, Newark, in reference to a stolen motor vehicle.  Upon arrival, troopers contacted a 31-year-old male who advised he pulled in front of the Tokyo Express restaurant to pick up food and left his vehicle running. Upon returning to his 2008 Buick Lucerne he observed it was missing. Through investigative means the stolen vehicle was located occupied in a parking lot on the 900 block of Franklin Street, Wilmington. Troopers initiated a car stop and took the operator, identified as David Smith and front seat passenger a 34-year-old male of New Castle, into custody without incident. Troopers performed a search incident to arrest of the vehicle and discovered multiple items of drug paraphernalia.

Smith was transported back to Troop 6 where he was processed and charged with Theft of a Motor Vehicle (Felony) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Smith was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court #11 and committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on $700.00 secured bond.

The 34-year-old male suspect was released with a criminal summons for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

You can follow the Delaware State Police by clicking on:

Delaware State Police Official Web Site

Facebook

Twitter

Nextdoor

Please tell us how we’re doing via our Citizen Satisfaction Survey.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Corporal/1 Jason Hatchell

Released: 022521 1141

-End-