Middletown- The Delaware State Police arrested 24-year-old Capice Johnson of Dover, DE, on felony weapon, drug, and traffic charges after he was involved in a single-vehicle collision.

On July 7, 2020, at approximately 8:33 p.m., troopers responded to a single-vehicle collision on the Korean Memorial Highway (SR 1) at the Biddle Toll Plaza, Middletown. Before arriving on the scene, Johnson’s white Kia Optima with Delaware registration was reported by another individual traveling northbound on SR 1 with no headlights illuminated and unable to maintain a lane of travel. Upon arrival to the scene, troopers discovered Johnson’s vehicle was the same. Through the trooper’s investigation, it was determined Johnson was traveling towards the cash tolls when it struck the concrete barrier separating two toll lanes.

Contact was made with a cash collector from the Toll Plaza, who witnessed the collision. The witness reported after the crash; Johnson removed a black sweatshirt that was located under the front passenger seat and exited the vehicle. Johnson then placed the item in the vehicle’s trunk area before getting back in the car and sitting back down in the driver seat.

During the investigation of the crash, a strong odor of marijuana was detected from inside the vehicle and emanating from Johnson’s person. Investigating measures determined Johnson was driving under the influence of drugs.

A search of Johnson’s vehicle incident to arrest revealed inside the black sweatshirt in the trunk was a Taurus 9mm handgun. On Johnson’s person, a bag of marijuana weighing approximately 27.22 grams was located inside his pants

Johnson was taken into custody and transported to Troop 9 where he was charged with the following crimes:

• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (felony)
• Possession of a Firearm After Convicted of a Felony (felony)
• Receiving a Stolen Firearm (felony)
• Possession of Marijuana Other Than Personal Use Quantity (27.22 grams)
• Driving a Vehicle Under the Influence of Drug
• Failure to Have Insurance Identification in Possession
• Failed to Remain within a Single Lane

A computer check revealed the firearm in Johnson’s possession was reported stolen by Dover Police Department, Dover, on May 15, 2020.

Johnson refused medical attention on the scene but was later transported from Troop 9 to a nearby hospital for a laceration to his head.

Johnson was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court and was committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $24,000.00 secured bond.

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Released: 071020 0200

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Dover- The Delaware State Police have arrested 34-year-old HUGO L. MONTECINO-CAAL after he physically assaulted an acquaintance of his.

The incident occurred on July 8, 2020, at approximately 9:52 p.m., when Troopers were dispatched to a residence in the 5000 block of  N. Dupont Highway, Dover, in reference to an assault complaint.  Upon arrival, Troopers learned that Montecin0-Caal had engaged in an argument over job related issues with a 27-year-old male acquaintance who came over to his residence.  The argument turned physical when Montecin0-Caal proceeded to bite the victim’s ear off.  The victim was transported to a local area hospital where he was treated for severe injury to his ear.

Montecin0-Caal was taken into custody at his residence without incident and transported back to Troop 9 where he was charged with Assault 2nd degree.  He was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court and committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on $10000.00 secured bond.

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Released: 070920 1122

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Millsboro- The Delaware State Police have arrested a 14-year-old male from Washington, DC after he led them on a pursuit in a stolen motor vehicle and crashed into a Delaware State Trooper patrol vehicle.

The incident occurred on July 8, 2020, at approximately 4:19 p.m., when a 2013 Honda Civic was traveling northbound on Sussex Highway (US 13), north of SR 16, Greenwood.  Troopers received information that the Civic had just been reported stolen from the gas pumps at the Uncle Willies gas station located on DuPont Boulevard and Hardscrabble Road, Millsboro.  Troopers attempted to initiate a traffic stop when the operator failed to stop and continued to flee from police while driving in a reckless manner and committing numerous traffic violations.  During this incident, another Trooper was stationary in a median crossover just north of the pursuit, in an unmarked Chevrolet Tahoe with its emergency lights activated.  The driver of the Civic proceeded to swerve his vehicle and lost control.  The Civic exited the lane of travel and into the median crossover, striking the rear of the Tahoe with its front end.

The driver then took off on foot across southbound US 13 when he was subsequently taken into custody.  The Trooper sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local area hospital for precautionary measures and released.

The 14-year-old juvenile was transported to the Sussex Bayhealth Hospital where he was treated with non-life threatening injures.  Upon his release from the hospital,  he was transported back to Troop 4 where he was charged with the following:

• Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony
• Reckless Endanger First Degree (Felony)
• Theft of a Motor Vehicle (Felony)
•  Resisting Arrest with Force or Violence (Felony)
• Disregarding a Police Officer Signal (Felony)
• Leaving the Scene of a Collision Resulting in Injury
•  Aggressive Driving
•  Reckless Driving
• Driving Without a Valid License
• Speeding in Excess of 55 MPH
• Other traffic related offenses

The juvenile was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court and released on $35200.00 unsecured bond.

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Released: 070920 1027

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Dover- The Delaware State Police arrested 24-year-old JOSHUA RODRIGUEZ for attempted murder and related chargers after he fired numerous rounds, striking the victim multiple times.

The incident occurred on July 8, 2020, at approximately 3:42 a.m., when Troopers were dispatched to the 100 block of Mast Circle, Dover, in reference to a shooting incident.  Upon arrival, it was discovered that a 28-year-old male victim was outside the residence when he had been shot at multiple times.  Further investigation revealed that Rodriguez and his 26-year-old girlfriend had engaged in a verbal argument.  The argument escalated when the girlfriend’s sister and her sister’s boyfriend attempted to intervene.  During this time Rodriguez verbally threatened the individuals with the use of a firearm.  The 28-year-old male proceeded to step outside when Rodriguez exited the residence and fired six rounds, striking the victim three times.

The victim sustained two gun shot wounds to his lower extremity and one gun shot wound to his upper extremity.  He was transported to a local area hospital in stable condition.

Rodriguez had fled the area on foot prior to police arrival. Later that afternoon, a search warrant was obtained for an apartment in Premier Village Apartments located on Billy Mitchell Lane, Dover.  The Delaware State Police Special Operations Response Team (SORT) located Rodriguez inside the apartment and took him into custody without incident.

Rodriguez was transported back to Troop 3 where he was charged with the following:

•  Attempted to Commit Murder First Degree
• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
•  Terroristic Threatening (2 counts)

Rodriguez was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court and committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on $1062000.00 cash only bond.

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Released: 070920 0919

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Lewes– The Delaware State Police arrested 33-year-old AUSTIN J. BALKE for aggravated menacing and related charges following a domestic incident.

On July 6, 2020, at approximately 6:55 p.m., Troopers were dispatched to the unit block of Gainsborough Drive, Lewes, for a report of a physical domestic.  Further investigation revealed that Austin Balke had engaged in an argument earlier in the morning with his 32-year-old girlfriend after her father had left for work.  Balke proceeded to physically assault the victim and took her cell phone to hinder her from calling 911.  Throughout the day, Balke continued to physically assault the victim while trapping her in her bedroom.  He broke a glass bottle and threatened to kill her.  Balke also strangled the victim and ripped her hearing aid out.  When the victim’s father returned home from work, he saw that his daughter had been assaulted.  As the father was in the process of leaving the residence with his daughter, Balke threatened to harm him numerous times.  The victim and her father were subsequently able to leave the residence without further incident.

Balke was taken into custody at the residence and was found in possession of drug paraphernalia.  He was transported back to Troop 7 where he was charged with the following:

• Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony
• Strangulation (Felony)
• Aggravated Menacing (Felony)
• Unlawful Imprisonment Second Degree
• Terroristic Threatening
•  Assault Third Degree
• Criminal Mischief (2 counts)
•  Malicious Interference Emergency Communications
•  Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Balke was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court and committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on $37550.00 cash only bond.

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Released: 070720 1008

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Smyrna- The Delaware State Police arrested 48-year-old MICHAEL A. HOLLAND after he physically assaulted his ex-girlfriend.

The incident occurred on July 5, 2020, at approximately 10:05 p.m., when Troopers responded to the 600 block of  W. Commerce Street, Smyrna, for a report of a fight in progress.  Upon arrival, it was learned that a 40-year-old female victim had been privately transported to a local area hospital for injuries she sustained in a fight.

Through further investigations it was learned that the female victim had agreed to meet with her ex-boyfriend, Michael Holland, at his residence to allow him to retrieve belongings from her vehicle.  Upon arrival, the two had engaged in a verbal altercation.   The argument escalated when Holland proceeded to throw the victim to the ground and physically assault her.  The victim was able leave the area and transport herself to the hospital where she was admitted with non-life threatening injuries.

Holland was taken into custody at his residence without incident and found in possession of approximately .89 grams of methamphetamine.   He was transported back to Troop 9 where he was charged with the following:

•  Assault Second Degree Recklessly Intentional Serious Injury (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance

Holland was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court and committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on $5000.00 secured bond.

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Released: 070620 0937

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Townsend- The Delaware State Police have arrested a 17-year-old male of Townsend for armed robbery.

On May 16, 2020, at approximately 10:20 p.m., Troopers responded to a robbery that occurred in the parking lot of the Townsend Municipal Park located on Edgar Drive in the community of Townsend Village in Townsend, Delaware. The investigation revealed a 24-year-old male of New Castle and 21-year-old female of Townsend were seated inside a vehicle within the park, watching a movie in the backseat. The individuals heard a loud sound at the rear passenger door, and then the door was opened by the defendant. The defendant pointed a handgun at the victims and demanded the victims turn over their money, or he would kill them. The male victim exited the vehicle and located his wallet in the center console and threw it to the defendant. The defendant was angry because he did not obtain any money and fled the area in an unknown direction. No one sustained injuries during this incident.

The Delaware State Police, through investigative means and evidence, the 17-year-old male was established as a suspect.

On July 2, 2020, the juvenile and his guardian responded to Troop 2. The juvenile was charged with the following crimes:

• Robbery 1st Degree (felony)
• Aggravated Menacing (felony)

He was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court and was committed to the New Castle County Detention Center on a $26,000 secured bond.

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Released: 070320 2327

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Bridgeville- The Delaware State Police have arrested 18 year-old Damaj Showell of Bridgeville, DE, on felony drug and related charges as a result of an incident that occurred on June 30, 2020.

The initial incident occurred on Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at approximately 11:09 a.m. on the 21000 block of Mill Park Dr., Bridgeville. Sussex Governor’s Task Force (GTF) officers observed Showell who was wanted on outstanding charges in the front passenger seat of a vehicle. Troopers attempted to initiate a traffic stop on the vehicle on King Road in the area of Dove Road, but the vehicle failed to stop. During the vehicle pursuit, Showell jumped out of the moving vehicle and ran into nearby woods and was unable to be located.

Pursuit Leads To Drug Charges and One Suspect Still At Large – Bridgeville

Showell turned himself in to Troop 5 and was charged with the following crimes:

• Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance Tier 1 (Felony)
• Disregard a Police Officer Signal (Felony)
• Conspiracy 2^nd Degree (Felony)
• Resisting Arrest

Showell was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court and released on his own recognizance.

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Released: 070320 1130

Frankford – The Delaware State Police have arrested 38-year-old Richard Zawora of Dagsboro, DE after a welfare check led to the discovery of drugs.

On Thursday, July 2, 2020, at approximately 8:03 p.m., Troopers were dispatched to check on the welfare of a subject slumped at the steering wheel in the parking lot of M&T Bank located at 34186 Dupont Blvd., Frankford. Upon arrival, Troopers made contact with Zawora and woke him up. Zawora was in a confused state and showed signs of impairment. Further investigation revealed Zawora was in possession of heroin, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.

The following was located on Zawora:

• Approximately 3.32 grams of Heroin
• Approximately .97 grams of Marijuana
• Drug Paraphernalia
• Approximately $1,500 in suspected drug proceeds

Zawora was taken into custody without incident and transported back to Troop 4 where he was charged with the following:

• Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance in Tier 2 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Possession of Marijuana

Zawora was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court and released on $2,100.00 unsecured bond. There is no photograph available for Zawora.

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Released: 070320 1045

Rehoboth Beach – The Delaware State Police have arrested four suspects on felony assault and other related charges.

The incident occurred on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at approximately 11:43 p.m. Troopers were dispatched to the Royal Farms located at 18904 Coastal Hwy, Royal Farms, Rehoboth Beach, in reference to a fight in progress. Upon Troopers arrival, they made contact with two victims, a 19 year-old female from Rehoboth Beach and a 22 year-old male from Milford, who were both employees of the store. It was reported that four suspects, one of whom is the ex-boyfriend of the female victim, entered the store and began assaulting the female. The male victim attempted to stop the assault, but one of the suspects turned on him. The male suspect ran to a vehicle parked outside of the store and retrieved a handgun. As the male victim ran away, the suspect entered the store with the handgun, but quickly exited with all the other suspects as police sirens were heard approaching. All the suspects entered their sole vehicle in the parking lot and fled.

The female victim was treated for her injuries at a local hospital.

The male victim did not require medical attention.

The suspects were identified as Deshawn Potts 19 year-old of Lincoln, Ashley Potts 30 year-old of Dover, Ashley Davis 19 year-old of Lincoln, and a 17 year-old juvenile of Milton.

All suspects turned themselves in at Troop 7 and were charge with the following:

Deshawn Potts:

• Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Assault 2^nd Degree (Felony)
• Aggravated Menacing (Felony)
• Riot (Felony)
• Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony)
• Criminal Mischief
• Disorderly Conduct

Deshawn was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court and released on a $36,000.00 unsecured bond.

Ashley Potts:

• Assault 2^nd Degree (Felony)
• Riot (Felony)
• Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony)
• Criminal Mischief
• Disorderly Conduct

Ashley Potts was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court and released on an $8,000.00 unsecured bond.

Ashley Davis:

• Assault 2^nd Degree (Felony)
• Riot (Felony)
• Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony)
• Criminal Mischief
• Disorderly Conduct

Ashley Davis was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court and released on her own recognizance.

17 year-old Juvenile (Not Pictured Above):

• Assault 2^nd Degree (Felony)
• Riot (Felony)
• Conspiracy 2nd Degree (Felony)
• Criminal Mischief
• Disorderly Conduct

The Juvenile was processed at the Troop and turned back over to her guardian with a later court date.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Corporal/1 Jason Hatchell

Released: 070220 1135