Wilmington, DE- Delaware State Police arrested Amine Johnson, 24, of Lansdowne, PA, Cache Hill, 23, of Philadelphia, PA, Lasair Scott, 22, of Philadelphia, PA, and Sharae Matthews, 22, of Upper Darby, PA, on multiple drug and weapon charges following an early Sunday morning traffic stop.

On January 30, 2022, at approximately 4:11 a.m., a trooper conducting traffic enforcement on southbound Concord Pike observed a black 2018 Nissan Rogue traveling southbound on Concord Pike commit a traffic violation. A traffic stop was initiated on the vehicle, and the driver pulled into the parking lot of TGI Fridays located at 301 Rocky Run Parkway. Contact was made with the driver Amine Johnson, front-seat passenger Cache Hill, left rear passenger Lasair Scott, and right rear passenger Sharae Matthews. During the interaction with the occupants, an odor of marijuana was detected, and a criminal investigation ensued.

A search of Amine Johnson incident to arrest was conducted, and located on his person were 48 assorted pills consisting of Amphetamine pills, Kurvelo pills, an unknown pill, and 18 ecstasy pills. A computer inquiry was conducted on all occupants, and it was discovered Lasair Scott was wanted on an out-of-state warrant. A search of Scott was conducted, and 60 Xanax pills and approximately 23.04 grams of suspected crystal meth were located. He was taken into custody without incident. When Cache Hill exited the vehicle, a plastic bag was observed in plain view sticking out of a black purse in her possession with approximately 23.68 grams of suspected cocaine and crack cocaine inside.

A search of the vehicle was conducted, and located inside were the following items:

• 1- loaded Glock 17 9mm handgun
• 1- loaded Ruger P95 9mm handgun
• Approximately 4.72 grams of marijuana
• $1,406.00 in suspected drug proceeds

• Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance Tier 3 Quantity (Felony)
• Two Counts- Possession of a Weapon by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
• Two Counts- Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance Tier 2 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Two Counts- Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon (Felony)
• Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
• Criminal Impersonation
• Possession of a Controlled Substance
• Possession of Marijuana (Civil Violation)
• Failure to Signal

Amine was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #11 and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $173,502.00 cash bond.

• Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance Tier 3 Quantity (Felony)
• Two Counts- Possession of a Weapon by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
• Two Counts- Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance Tier 2 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Two Counts- Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon (Felony)
• Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
• Criminal Impersonation
• Possession of a Controlled Substance
• Possession of Marijuana (Civil Violation)

Cache was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #11 and committed to Delores J. Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution on a $173,501.00 cash bond.

• Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance Tier 3 Quantity (Felony)
• Two Counts- Possession of a Weapon by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
• Two Counts- Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance Tier 2 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Two Counts- Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon (Felony)
• Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
• Criminal Impersonation
• Possession of a Controlled Substance
• Possession of Marijuana (Civil Violation)

Lasair was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #11 and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $173,501.00 cash bond.

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Newark, DE- Delaware State Police have identified the victim who died during an early morning Sunday crash on I-95 as Dona T. Brechin, 56, of Richmond, VA. 

The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this collision. Anyone with information is asked to contact Sgt. Dermot Alexander at 302.365.8484. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppers.com.

Delaware State Police Investigate Fatal Crash Involving Tractor Trailer- Newark

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New Castle, DE- Delaware State Police arrested Brandon Gardner, 18, of New Castle, for a carjacking that occurred early Sunday morning at a New Castle convenience store.

On January 30, 2022, at approximately 6:39 a.m., a 70-year-old male parked his 2008 Honda Civic at the air pump at Wawa located at 1515 N. DuPont Hwy. The male was pumping air into his tires when two unknown individuals approached his vehicle from the nearby bus stop. As the victim was kneeling, one of the suspects entered the driver’s compartment as the other stood on the passenger side of the Honda. The victim tried to physically remove the suspect from the car as the suspect placed the vehicle in reverse and drove off. For fear of being physically harmed, the victim exited his vehicle. Two individuals at Wawa witnessed the incident, and both followed the stolen vehicle through the Wawa parking lot, around the rear of the complex, and onto Bacon Avenue. The suspect then crashed the Honda into a fence on a residential property located in the 100 block of Bacon Ave. As the suspect crashed, the two witnesses blocked the sides of the car so it could no longer move. The suspect climbed out the vehicle window and fled the scene on foot as the witnesses provided police with the suspects’ description. Approximately 30 minutes after the collision, officers observed a subject matching the suspects’ description near the bus stop in front of the Fairfield Inn and Suites, approximately one mile north of Wawa. When the suspect observed the officer, he crossed over US13 and began walking northbound on US13 in front of Gracelawn Memorial Cemetery. When troopers exited their marked police cars, the suspect fled on foot into a nearby neighborhood. He was eventually apprehended and taken into custody without incident. At that time, he was identified as Brandon Gardner. Gardner was treated by Christiana EMS for minor cuts sustained after climbing over a barbed-wire fence. The victim was not injured during the incident. Gardner was transported to Delaware State Police Troop 2, where he was charged with the following crimes:

•  Robbery First Degree (Felony)
• Criminal Mischief Over $1,000
• Resisting Arrest
• Criminal Mischief Under $1,000
• Driving Without a Valid License
• Failed to Remain Within a Single Lane
• Careless Driving
• Improper Backing

Gardner was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #11 and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on an $11,000.00 cash bond.

The other male with Gardner has not been identified at this time. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Det. Ryan Kirchenbauer with Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit by calling 302-365-8525. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppers.com.

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Newark, DE- Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash involving a tractor trailer that occurred early Sunday morning.

On January 30, 2022, at approximately 4:04 a.m., a 2017 Ford Focus operated by John D. White, 58, of Effingham, New Hampshire, was traveling southbound on Interstate 95 (I-95) in the right thru lane at speeds below the posted speed limit. At the same time, a 2020 Freightliner Tractor/Trailer operated by a 37-year-old Newark man was traveling in the right thru lane approaching the Ford from the rear. Due to the slower moving vehicle ahead in the right-thru lane, the driver of the Freightliner changed lanes and entered the center-right lane to move past the slower passenger vehicle. After changing lanes, the Freightliner began approaching the rear of the Ford from the center-right lane. Moments later, White merged into the center-right lane into the path of the Freightliner. The truck driver was unable to avoid the rear-end collision, resulting in the front right bumper striking the rear center of the Focus. The vehicles continued traveling into the right thru lane than the right exit lane to SR-896. The Freightliner followed the damaged Ford as it coasted onto the exit ramp from I-95 to northbound SR-896, where it came to a controlled stop in the right shoulder. 

A 56-year-old Richmond, Virginia woman was seated in the front seat of the Ford Focus. She and White were not properly restrained. As a result of the collision, the female sustained life-threatening injuries. She was transported to a nearby hospital, where she died a short time later. Identification is pending notification to next of kin. 

The 37-year-old Newark man was properly restrained and was uninjured in the collision. 

After the initial investigation, John D. White was charged with the following crimes: 

• Operation of a Vehicle Causing Death of Another Person 
• Driving without a Valid Driver License
• Improper Lane Change
• Failure to Signal Lane Change

White was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #11 and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $1,500.00 secured bond. 

The ramp from southbound I-95 to northbound SR-896 was closed for approximately 4-hours during the on-scene investigation.

The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this collision. Anyone with information is asked to contact Sgt. Dermot Alexander at 302.365.8484. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppers.com.

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New Castle, DE- Delaware State Police arrested Charles E. Fletcher, 34, of New Castle and Andre Grenardo, 27, of New Castle, early Friday morning on burglary and related charges.

On December 13, 2021, the Delaware State Police began investigating a series of warehouse burglaries occurring in the 600 block of Pencader Drive. During the burglaries, electronics, furniture, and clothing items were stolen. On January 28, 2022, at approximately 3:30 a.m., troopers were dispatched to DBUSA Logistics Inc., located at 12 McCullough Drive, for a burglary alarm. When troopers arrived, they observed a white Lincoln Navigator parked directly in front of the shattered glass front doors with the engine running and the keys in the ignition. As troopers approached the front of the business, Charles Fletcher was seen inside carrying packages from within the business, and Andre Grenardo was observed inside the warehouse. When Charles saw the troopers, he fled back into the warehouse and was ultimately apprehended when he exited the rear door into the rear parking lot. Andre initially exited the rear door, but he fled back inside the warehouse when he saw troopers. The business was searched, and Andre was located hiding on top of a storage shelf under some insulation. He was taken into custody without incident.

 Both men were transported to Delaware State Police Troop 2 and charged with the following crimes:

Charles Fletcher

• Burglary 3rd Degree (Felony)
• Possession of Burglary Tools (Felony)
• Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Theft Under $1,500
• Criminal Mischief Under $5,000

Charles Fletcher was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #2 and released on a $13,000.00 unsecured bond.

• Burglary 3rd Degree (Felony)
• Possession of Burglary Tools (Felony)
• Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Theft Under $1,500
• Criminal Mischief Under $5,000

Andre Grenardo was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #2 and released on a $13,000.00 unsecured bond.

This case remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit. Anyone with information regarding these incidents are asked to contact Detective Jim Dempsey by calling 302-365-8472. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppers.com.

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Dover– The following subject is not wanted. This is a Homeless Sex Offender Public Notification. If you have information that the listed subject is 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 www.delawarecrimestoppers.com.

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Dover – Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit (S.O.A.R) is currently looking for the following wanted sex offenders after they either failed to register or re-register their current address. If anyone knows the location of these subjects, they are asked to call 302-672-5306. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, or  www.delawarecrimestoppers.com.

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Lincoln, DE- Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal single vehicle crash that occurred Friday in Sussex County.

On January 28, 2022, at approximately 9:14 a.m., a 1995 Chevrolet Blazer was traveling northbound on Greentop Road, just south of Bunting Avenue. For unknown reasons, the Blazer caught fire while still in motion. The driver exited the east edge of the roadway into a grassy area, where it came to a controlled stop before becoming completely engulfed. The driver attempted to exit the vehicle but was unsuccessful and was located deceased in the driver seat. The body was turned over to the Division of Forensic Science for identification.

The Delaware State Fire Marshal responded to the scene and determined the fire started in the dashboard/firewall area of the vehicle.

The roadway was closed for approximately three hours as the investigation was completed.

This collision remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit. Anyone with information regarding this crash is asked to contact Cpl/3 Kenneth Argo by calling 302-644-5020.

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Rehoboth Beach, DE- After an early Thursday morning traffic stop, Delaware State Police arrested Andrew Vogt, 32, of Dewey Beach, on criminal and traffic charges. 

On January 27, 2022, at approximately 2:04 a.m., a trooper on patrol on Coastal Highway, north of Miller Road, observed a black Chevrolet Cruze speeding southbound on Coastal Hwy. A traffic stop was conducted in the Big Chill Surf Cantina parking lot located at 19406 Coastal Hwy. A strong odor of alcohol was detected emitting from inside the car when contact was made with the operator, Andrew Vogt. Vogt displayed signs of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. A DUI investigation ensued, and Vogt was subsequently arrested without incident. Located in the vehicle during a probable cause search were the following items:

• Loaded Taurus 9mm G2C semi-automatic pistol
• 9.5″ Camillus fixed blade knife 
• Approximately 13.85 grams of marijuana
• Drug paraphernalia

Vogt was transported to Delaware State Police Troop 7, where he was charged with Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon (Felony), Possession of a Firearm while Under the Influence, Driving a Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol, Possession of Marijuana (Civil Violation), and Speeding in Excess of Posted Speed Limit. Vogt was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #3 and released on a $3,000.00 unsecured bond.