*Traffic Advisory* Police Activity in Newark area

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Sergeant India Sturgis

Released: 120222 0907

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Traffic Advisory Police Activity in Delmar

Delaware State Police and the Delmar Police Department are advising the public of an increased police presence in the area of East Grove Street in Delmar, Delaware, which is just north of the Delaware / Maryland state line. As a result, many of the surrounding roadways are closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. The incident is contained at this time, and the police are advising the public to avoid the area. Additional updates will be released in the future.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 103122 1040

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY Police Activity on Dupont Parkway- Townsend

The Delaware State Police have a large police presence in the area of Dupont Parkway and Chestnut Lane, Townsend. As a result, Dupont Parkway in both directions is restricted down to one lane. The incident is contained to this specific location at this time, the area is secure and there is no threat to public safety.

There are no road closures at this time. Motorists are advised to avoid the area.

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Original Release-**TRAFFIC ADVISORY** Police Activity on Airport Road – New Castle

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Jason Hatchell

Released: 081222 1753

UPDATE #2-TRAFFIC ADVISORY Police Activity on Airport Road – New Castle

New Castle – The Delaware State Police Criminal Investigations Unit is continuing to investigate the incident that occurred yesterday on Airport Road.

At approximately 1:26 p.m. Wednesday October 27, 2021, the New Castle County Emergency Operations Center (RECOM) was contacted by OnStar® in reference to a stolen motor vehicle they were tracking entering Delaware on Interstate 95 from Maryland. Information obtained from OnStar® was that it was a white 2018 GMC Terrain and RECOM was able to confirm that the small SUV was stolen out of Vidalia, Georgia.

Around 1:40 p.m. troopers stationed out of Troop 6 located the GMC driving northbound on I95 in the area of SR896 and began following at a safe distance due to the operator possibly carrying a weapon. At the same time, OnStar® was beginning the process of remotely slowing the vehicle down. As the vehicle began to slow and come to a stop in the area of SR 7, troopers observed the driver, and sole occupant, holding a gun. The driver was able to continue to drive northbound on I95 at approximately 5 mph and turned onto the Airport Road interchange where a trooper positioned a patrol vehicle across the northbound lanes of travel, south of SR141, in an attempt to block the SUV from continuing any further and maintain the safety of the general public.

The SUV collided with the unoccupied police cruiser at approximately 5 mph and came to a stop. Troopers then began communicating with the driver who could be seen holding a handgun. At approximately 2:00 p.m. a gunshot was heard coming from the GMC Terrain. Troopers continued to communicate with the operator and heard another gunshot inside the vehicle. Within ten minutes of the second gunshot, the driver crawled out the passenger’s side window, unarmed, and was taken into custody. A search of the vehicle revealed a 9mm pistol and two spent shell casings.

The 34-year-old Statesboro, Georgia man was transported by New Castle County EMS to Christiana Medical Center where he is listed in stable condition with a single gunshot wound to his chest. At this time, he has not been charged with a crime so his name will not be released.

Airport Road was closed for approximately four hours while detectives conducted their investigation and cleared the scene.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective H. Carroll with Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigative Unit by calling 302-365-8467. 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

**UPDATE #1-TRAFFIC ADVISORY** Police Activity on Airport Road – New Castle

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 Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.

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Original Release-**TRAFFIC ADVISORY** Police Activity on Airport Road – New Castle

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Released: 102821 0715

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UPDATE #1-TRAFFIC ADVISORY Police Activity on Airport Road – New Castle

New Castle – The Delaware State Police continue to operate on Airport Road south of SR141.

Airport Road off ramp from I95 northbound remains closed while detectives conduct their investigation into this active and fluid incident that began around 1:26 p.m. this afternoon, Wednesday October 27, 2021.

There is no threat to public safety and one male subject has been transported by EMS to an area hospital for undetermined injuries.

A more detailed release will be sent upon the conclusion of the investigation.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Released: 102721 1610

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY Police Activity on Airport Road – New Castle

New Castle – Airport Road just off Interstate 95 and south of SR 141 is currently closed due to police activity in the area.

Commuters should find alternate routes of travel until the incident is cleared.

This is an active and on-going investigation and more details will be released at a later time.

Released: 102721 1420

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Delaware State Police Conducting Criminal Investigation – Delmar, DE

Delmar, DE – Delaware State Police are currently conducting a criminal investigation in the Yorkshire Estates Community. As a result, there is an increased police presence in the area. This investigation is in the early stages and is active and ongoing. Additional information will be released once it becomes available.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Released: 042521 0850

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Notice of Increased Police Presence- Seaford

Seaford- Delaware State Police are currently conducting an investigation on Danny Drive, Seaford. At this time Airport Road is currently closed as a result of the investigation. Citizens will notice a police presence in the vicinity and are asked to avoid the area. The investigation is active and ongoing with further details being released as they become available.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 032521 2013

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Notification of Police Activity- Rehoboth Beach

Rehoboth Beach– The Delaware State Police are currently conducting an investigation in the 19000 block of Coastal Highway, in regard to an incident that was reported at approximately 7:47 p.m., Thursday, December 10, 2020. The incident was contained to this specific location and at this time the area is secure and there is no threat to public safety.

There will continue to be an increased police presence as the investigation continues. There are no road closures at this time.

Further details regarding the incident will be released as they become available.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Corporal/1 Jason Hatchell

Released:121020 2054

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Troopers Conducting Criminal Investigation Governor Printz Boulevard- Wilmington

Wilmington– Delaware State Police are currently conducting a criminal investigation in the area of the 4800 block of Governor Printz Blvd., Wilmington. As a result, there will be a heavy police presence in the area. There is a road closure southbound Governor Printz Blvd. starting at Rysing Drive and ending at South Stuyvesant Drive.

The investigation is in the early stages and further updates will be released at a later time.

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