The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred Saturday night in Frederica.

On July 6, 2024, at approximately 10:45 p.m., troopers responded to a report of a robbery that occurred on Sycamore Drive in Frederica. The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was walking on Sycamore Drive when she was approached by an unknown black male suspect on a bicycle. The suspect demanded money from the victim before he proceeded to steal the victim’s backpack. The suspect then fled south on Sycamore Drive on the bicycle with the victim’s property. The victim was not injured.

The suspect is described as a black male wearing dark-colored clothing. Surveillance video and images of the suspect are not available.

The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit is still investigating this. Detectives are asking anyone with information about this case to contact Detective S. Ryan by calling (302) 698-8443. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need 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 at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.

The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred last night on I-495 near Edgemoor that left one woman dead.

On July 7, 2024, at approximately 11:43 p.m., a white 2015 Honda Accord was traveling in the left lane of I-495 northbound, north of Edgemoor Road. At the same time, a pedestrian, who was not wearing any reflective clothing or carrying a flashlight, was attempting to cross from the left side of I-495 northbound to the right side. The pedestrian crossed in the path of the Honda and was struck in the left lane of I-495 northbound. After the collision, the Honda came to a stop on the left shoulder. During the investigation, it was discovered the pedestrian was initially operating a black 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which was located approximately 1/4 mile north of the crash scene on the right shoulder with its hazard lights on.

The pedestrian, a 38-year-old woman from Elkton, Maryland, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her name is being withheld until her family and relatives are notified.

The driver of the Honda, a 47-year-old man from Bear, Delaware, was treated and released at an area hospital for minor injuries. The Honda’s two passengers, a 46-year-old woman from New Smyrna Beach, Florida, and a 29-year-old man from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, were also treated and released at an area hospital for minor injuries.

The roadway was closed for approximately 3 hours while the investigators examined the scene and cleared the roadway.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues investigating this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Master Corporal J. Forester by calling (302) 365-8485. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need 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 at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.

The Delaware State Police have identified 57-year-old Michael D’Aloise of Newark, Delaware, as the man who died in a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run crash that occurred Friday afternoon in Newark.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Senior Corporal M. Calio by calling 302-365-8483. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime, or you have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need 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 at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.

The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run crash that occurred yesterday afternoon in Newark that left one man dead.

On July 5, 2024, at approximately 4:14 p.m., a pedestrian was walking northbound on the right shoulder of Salem Church Road, north of Michaels Lane. At the same time, an unknown white vehicle was also traveling northbound on Salem Church Road, north of Michaels Lane. For unknown reasons, the vehicle failed to maintain its lane of travel and drifted onto the shoulder, where it struck the pedestrian. The striking vehicle did not remain at the scene and fled northbound on Salem Church Road.

The pedestrian, a 57-year-old man from Newark, Delaware, was taken by ambulance to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His name is being withheld until his family and relatives are notified.

The striking vehicle is a white vehicle of an unknown make and model with possible damage to the front right.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Senior Corporal M. Calio by calling 302-365-8483. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime, or you have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need 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 at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.

The following individuals are not wanted. This is a Homeless Sex Offender Public Notification. If you have information that the listed individuals are occupying a residence, please call 302-672-5306. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

The 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 at their current address. If anyone knows the location of these individuals, please call 302-672-5306. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

The Delaware State Police have identified 54-year-old Christopher Slaughter of Dover, Delaware, as the man who died in a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Tuesday afternoon in Smyrna.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues investigating this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Corporal P. McAndrew by calling (302) 365-8486. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need 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 at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.

The Delaware State Police have identified 89-year-old Grover Brown of Wilmington, Delaware, as the man who died in a three-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Monday afternoon in Wilmington.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Senior Corporal M. Calio by calling 302-365-8483. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime, or you have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need 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 at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.

Delaware State Police arrested 26-year-old Steven Wolinski of Hartly, Delaware, for several felony offenses following a crash into a Hartly residence yesterday.

On July 2, 2024, at approximately 6:05 p.m., troopers responded to a report of a Chevrolet Silverado that crashed into an occupied house on the 4000 block of Arthursville Road in Hartly. The driver of the Silverado ran away from the crash scene before troopers arrived. After troopers arrived, they searched the area and found the driver, later identified as Steven Wolinksi. He was arrested and taken to Troop 3. Throughout their contact with Wolinksi, troopers saw multiple signs of impairment and he refused to perform field tests. During the investigation, troopers searched the Silverado and found a loaded firearm and open bottles of alcoholic beverages in the truck. No one was injured as a result of the crash.

At Troop 3, Wolinski was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $76,102 secured bond.

• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Reckless Endangering 1^st Degree (Felony) – 2 counts
• Criminal Mischief over $5,000 (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm While Under the Influence
• DUI
• Multiple Traffic Offenses

The Delaware State Police are investigating an armed carjacking that occurred early this morning at a Wawa in New Castle.

On July 3, 2024, at approximately 2:18 a.m., troopers responded to a report of an armed carjacking that occurred at the Wawa located at 117 South Dupont Highway in New Castle. Upon arriving, troopers learned that an unknown black male suspect approached the 25-year-old victim in the parking lot and demanded the victim’s car keys while lifting his shirt to show a firearm. The victim complied and the suspect fled towards State Route 273 in the stolen Honda Accord.

The suspect is described as an unknown black male. Surveillance video and images are not yet available.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit continues to investigate this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information about this case to contact Detective J. Dempsey by calling (302) 365-8472. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need 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 at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.