Presented by the Director of Public Information Sergeant Richard D. Bratz

Wilmington, DE –The CSX train that was previously blocking the roadway has been moved.  The roadway is now open.

Released: 062016 1600

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Wilmington, DE- Delaware State Police are currently on the scene in the area of the Walmart on Centerville Road for a stopped train. Currently, Newport gap pike and Centerville road are blocked because of a stopped train, owned by CSX Railroad. CSX crew is at the location and the Traffic Management Center (DelDOT) has been notified.

The locomotive is sitting on a partially opened railroad switch at SR-41 (Newport Gap Pike) just west of the railroad crossing.  Traffic is stopped in both directions on SR-41 and Centerville Road.  Traffic is being turned around at this location. The route to get clear of the tracks is to take either North or South SR-141.  There is an onramp to SR-141 northbound on Centerville Road just north of the Centerville Road and Boxwood Road intersection.  At the north side of the tracks traffic will U-turn and access SR-141 from SR-2 (Kirkwood Highway).

Please expect delays in the area and use caution.

For any questions:

Please call CSX Railroad at 1-800-232-0144

Please call Traffic Management Center (DelDOT) at 302-659-4600

Released: 062016 144

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Presented by Public Information Officer Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Wilmington-The Delaware State Police are issuing a Gold Alert for Jacqueline T. Normand of Wilmington who was last seen around 3:00 p.m., Sunday  June 19, 2016, in the area of Lantana Square off Limestone Road, Hockessin.

Jacqueline is a black female, 63 years of age, 5’04” tall, 162 lbs., black hair and brown eyes. (Photo Attached)

Troopers have been unable to make contact with Jacqueline to check on her welfare. Attempts to locate her have been unsuccessful and there is a real concern for her safety and welfare.

If anyone has any information in reference to her whereabouts, they are asked to contact Troop 6 at 302-633-5000 or by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.  Anonymous tips may be sent by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword “DSP.”

Released: 061916 2210

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Presented by Public Information Officer Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Lincoln – The Delaware State Police have arrested two people for heroin possession after they were observed parked in the driveway of an abandoned house.

The incident occurred Saturday June 18, 2016 around 8:30 p.m. as a trooper on patrol in the area of Neal Road just west of Crooked Road observed a suspicious red Buick Le Sabre backed into a driveway of a known abandoned residence. Upon approaching the Buick, one of the subjects was observed sitting outside the vehicle in a chair, while another was seated inside the car.  The trooper made contact with the two, who were later identified as Christopher H. Thomas, 21 of Lincoln, and Leon T. Davis, 22 of Greenwood, and a strong odor of marijuana was detected.  Upon conducting a pat-down search of Thomas, 6 bags of heroin (0.09 grams) were located in his pocket along with 4.7 grams of marijuana and over $280.00 in suspected drug proceeds.  As the trooper continued to search Thomas, an additional 35 bags of heroin (0.525 grams) was located in his shoe.  A search was then conducted on Davis who was found to be in possession of 1.2 grams of marijuana as well as over $1,400.00 in suspected drug proceeds.  Both subjects were then placed in custody without incident and a search of the Le Sabre uncovered a Crown Royal bag containing 585 bags of heroin (8.775 grams) under the driver’s side seat where Thomas was sitting.

Christopher Thomas and Leon Davis were transported back to Troop 7 in Lewes where they were both charged with Possession with Intent to Deliver Heroin, Possession of Heroin, Conspiracy 2^nd, Conspiracy 3^rd, two counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of Marijuana.  They were arraigned at JP3 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $4,600.00 secured bond.

Released: 061916 1015

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Presented by Public Information Officer Master Corporal Gary Fournier 

Greenwood, DE- The Delaware State Police are releasing the names of the victims involved in the early Saturday morning fatal crash northeast of Greenwood as Wayne W. Foster, 21 of Milford (operator of the Neon) and James A. Powell Jr., 19 of Lincoln (left rear seat passenger in the Neon).

Released: 061916 0925

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**Original Release**

Troopers Investigate Single Vehicle Fatal Crash Northeast of Greenwood

Greenwood, DE – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a single vehicle crash that killed two people early this morning.

The incident occurred around 5:20 a.m., Saturday June 18, 2016, as a 21-year-old Milford man was operating a 2005 Dodge Neon northbound on Shawnee Road (SR36) negotiating a moderate right curve just south of the north end of Memory Road. For unknown reasons, the Neon exited the west side of the road and continued in a northerly direction along the edge of the road as it began to rotate clockwise.  The driver’s side door struck a tree which caused the car to rotate violently in a counter-clockwise direction and continue to slide in a northerly direction.  As the vehicle spun, the operator, who was not properly restrained, was ejected from the vehicle onto the southbound shoulder.  The Neon finally came to a stop in the front yard of a residence on the west side of the road facing in a south easterly direction.

Both the 21-year-old operator and a 19-year-old Lincoln man, who was not properly restrained in the left rear passenger seat, but not ejected, were pronounced dead at the scene.

A 21-year-old male from Milford, who was not properly restrained in the front passenger’s seat, was transported from the scene by EMS to Bayhealth Milford Memorial Hospital where he was admitted with serious injuries.

The Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing their investigation into this incident. Alcohol may have been a contributing factor in this collision.  SR36 between the north end and south end of Memory Road was closed for approximately three and a half hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

Released: 061816 1545

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Presented by Public Information Officer Master Corporal Gary Fournier

North Dover – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Saturday evening north of Dover.

The incident occurred around 6:23 p.m. Saturday June 18, 2016 as Rod Zarafshar, 20 of McLean, Virginia, was operating a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee northbound on Lewis Drive approaching Dyke Branch Road. Robert J. Falcone, 37 of Dover was operating a 2008 Ford F250 pick-up truck westbound on Dyke Branch Road approaching the same intersection.  The intersection is controlled by a stop sign for the north and southbound traffic on Lewis Drive and Dyke Branch Road has the right of way.  The Jeep failed to stop for the stop sign and entered into the intersection and into the path of the westbound pick-up truck which struck the Jeep on the passenger’s side.  Upon impact, both vehicles rotated in the roadway before coming to a stop on the northwest corner of the intersection.

A front seat passenger, Hunter B. Watson, 20 of McLean, Virginia, was properly restrained and pronounced dead at the scene.

Rod Zarafshar was properly restrained and airlifted to Christiana Medical Center where he was admitted with undetermined injuries.

Robert Falcone was properly restrained and transported by EMS to Bayhealth Kent General Hospital where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

The Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing their investigation into this incident. Alcohol does not appear to be a factor in this case.  Dyke Branch Road at Lewis Drive was closed for approximately four hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

Released: 061916 0905

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Presented by Public Information Officer Master Corporal Gary Fournier

**Update #1 – Roadway Open**

Troopers Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash – North Dover 

North Dover – Dyke Branch Road at Lewis Drive has been re-opened. The Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing their investigation into this incident.

Further details will be released tomorrow morning. 

Released: 061816 2235

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**Traffic Advisory** 

Troopers Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash – North Dover 

North Dover – The Delaware State Police are currently on the scene of a fatal motor vehicle crash on Dyke Branch Road at Lewis Drive that occurred around 6:23 p.m. this evening.

Preliminary investigation indicates the crash involved two vehicles and one person has died at the scene. The State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is currently enroute to the scene and will assume the investigation.

Dyke Branch Road at Lewis Drive is closed at this time. Commuters are advised to seek alternate routes of travel.

Further details will be released upon the conclusion of the investigation. 

Released: 061816 1920

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Presented by Public Information Officer Master Corporal Gary Fournier

North Dover – The Delaware State Police are currently on the scene of a fatal motor vehicle crash on Dyke Branch Road at Lewis Drive that occurred around 6:23 p.m. this evening.

Preliminary investigation indicates the crash involved two vehicles and one person has died at the scene. The State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is currently enroute to the scene and will assume the investigation.

Dyke Branch Road at Lewis Drive is closed at this time. Commuters are advised to seek alternate routes of travel.

Further details will be released upon the conclusion of the investigation. 

Released: 061816 1920

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Presented by Public Information Officer Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Greenwood, DE – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a single vehicle crash that killed two people early this morning.

The incident occurred around 5:20 a.m., Saturday June 18, 2016, as a 21-year-old Milford man was operating a 2005 Dodge Neon northbound on Shawnee Road (SR36) negotiating a moderate right curve just south of the north end of Memory Road. For unknown reasons, the Neon exited the west side of the road and continued in a northerly direction along the edge of the road as it began to rotate clockwise.  The driver’s side door struck a tree which caused the car to rotate violently in a counter-clockwise direction and continue to slide in a northerly direction.  As the vehicle spun, the operator, who was not properly restrained, was ejected from the vehicle onto the southbound shoulder.  The Neon finally came to a stop in the front yard of a residence on the west side of the road facing in a south easterly direction.

Both the 21-year-old operator and a 19-year-old Lincoln man, who was not properly restrained in the left rear passenger seat, but not ejected, were pronounced dead at the scene.

A 21-year-old male from Milford, who was not properly restrained in the front passenger’s seat, was transported from the scene by EMS to Bayhealth Milford Memorial Hospital where he was admitted with serious injuries.

The Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing their investigation into this incident. Alcohol may have been a contributing factor in this collision.  SR36 between the north end and south end of Memory Road was closed for approximately three and a half hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

Released: 061816 1545

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Presented by Public Information Officer Master Corporal Gary Fournier 

New Castle, DE- Delaware State Police are investigating the robbery of an area auto parts store which occurred Friday evening.

The initial investigation has determined that the incident occurred at approximately 9:15 p.m., Friday June 17, 2016, as two male suspects, one armed with an unknown type handgun, entered the Auto Zone located at 800 North DuPont Highway. The suspects approached two male employees at the counter and demanded money. The clerks complied with the suspect’s demands and turned over an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspects then exited the store and fled in an unknown direction. Neither of the employees were injured.

The first suspect was described as a black male, 5’11” – 6’00” tall, 175-185 lbs., and was last seen wearing a black mask with a blue shirt and black gloves. No further physical or clothing description is available at this time. He was armed with unknown type handgun.

The second suspect was described as a black male, 5’06” – 5’07” tall, 160-165 lbs., and was last seen wearing a black mask and dark colored sweatshirt with black gloves. No further physical or clothing description is available at this time.  He was unarmed.

This incident remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police. No video surveillance photos are available to be released at this time.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident they are asked to contact the Robbery Unit at Troop 2, Glasgow, at 302-365-8566. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com, or by sending an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword “DSP.”

Released: 061816 1155

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Presented by Public Information Officer Master Corporal Gary E. Fournier

Dover- The following are not wanted.  This is a Homeless Sex Offender Public Notification.  If you have information that any of the listed subjects are occupying a residence, please contact 302-672-5306.  Information may also be provided via the internet at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com or by sending an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword “DSP.”

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Released: 061816 1115

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