State Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Stanton

The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Wednesday afternoon in Stanton that left one man dead.

On March 13, 2024, at approximately 3:58 p.m., a white 2024 GMC Sierra that was pulling an empty EBY horse trailer, was traveling southbound on Limestone Road, approaching the intersection with Tarry Lane. Once at the intersection, the GMC came to a stop in the left turn lane. When the traffic signal indicated a green left arrow, the GMC entered the intersection and proceeded to make a U-turn. At the same time, a gray 2004 Yamaha YZF R1S sportbike was approaching the intersection as it was traveling northbound on Limestone Road at a high rate of speed. As a result, the front of the Yamaha struck the right side of the GMC’s horse trailer while it was making the U-turn in the intersection.

The motorcyclist, a 24-year-old man from Claymont, Delaware, who had been wearing a DOT approved helmet, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family and relatives are notified.

The operator of the GMC, a 60-year-old man from Wilmington, Delaware, was not injured.

The roadway was closed for approximately 4 hours while the investigators examined the scene and cleared the roadway.

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The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues investigating this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash to 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 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.


*Update – Victim Identified* State Police Investigating Single-Vehicle Fatal Crash in Middletown

The Delaware State Police have identified 66-year-old Phillip Fancovic of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, as the man who died in a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on March 11, 2024, in Middletown.

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The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues investigating this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash to 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 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.


State Police Detectives Investigating Robbery in Camden

The Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred on Tuesday night in Camden.

On March 12, 2024, at approximately 5:42 p.m., troopers responded to a report of a robbery that occurred on the 4000 block of South State Street in Camden. The preliminary investigation revealed that two teenage juveniles were walking and approached by five unknown males. The suspects assaulted the two teenagers, took their property, and fled. The teens were transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit is investigating this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective J. Sydnor by calling 302-698-8540. 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.


State Police Investigating Single-Vehicle Fatal Crash in Middletown

The Delaware State Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Monday night in Middletown that left one man dead.

On March 11, 2024, at approximately 9:05 p.m., a maroon 2008 Saturn Vue was traveling eastbound on Boyds Corner Road, east of Ratledge Road in Middletown. For reasons under investigation, the Saturn failed to negotiate a right curve and continued traveling in an easterly direction as it crossed the westbound lane and shoulder of Boyds Corner Road. The Saturn continued east as it exited the roadway, where it struck a utility pole’s support guy wire, and then the corner of an unoccupied residence. The Saturn ultimately came to rest after striking the residence’s large raised concrete porch.

The driver, a 66-year-old man from Lebanon, Pennsylvania, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family and relatives are notified.

Boyds Corner Road was closed for approximately 1 hour and the shoulder was closed for approximately 3 hours while the investigators examined the scene and cleared the roadway.

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The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues investigating this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash to 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 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.


Detectives Investigating Armed Robbery at Pat’s Pizza in North Wilmington

The Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred Sunday night at Pat’s Pizza in Wilmington.

On March 10, 2024, at approximately 10:12 p.m., troopers responded to a report of an armed robbery at Pat’s Pizza located at 1815 Philadelphia Pike in Wilmington. The investigation revealed an unknown male suspect armed with a handgun approached an employee as he was locking up and demanded the employee provide him with money from the business. The employee complied and the suspect fled on foot southbound on Philadelphia Pike with an undisclosed amount of cash.

The suspect is described as a black male wearing dark clothing and a mask. Surveillance video and images are not yet available.

Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit is still investigating this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective D. Armstrong by calling (302) 365-8440. 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.


State Police Investigate Attempted Armed Robbery at CVS in Claymont

Delaware State Police are investigating an attempted armed robbery that occurred at CVS yesterday evening.

On March 8, 2024, at approximately 7 p.m., troopers responded to reports of an attempted armed robbery at CVS, located at 702 Naamans Road in Claymont. A preliminary investigation revealed that an unidentified male suspect entered the store with a firearm, jumped over the counter, and demanded drugs from the pharmacist. While the pharmacist attempted to unlock the safe, the suspect fled the store without any proceeds.

The suspect is described as a black male wearing a gray hoodie, dark pants, and dark shoes. Surveillance video and images are not available at this time.

Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit is actively investigating this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective Rob Strecker by calling (302) 365-8413. 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.


Homeless Sex Offender Notification

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.

 

 

Blackburn, John

Bunting, Donald

Burgos, Angel

Carter, Darnell

Howard, Kynan

Jackson William

Miller, DavidPrigge, ThomasReed, Jennifer

Weatherspoon, Recardo


State Police S.O.A.R. Searching for Wanted Sex Offenders

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.

 

 

Akins, Deon

 

Morgan, George

 

Pritchett, Nicholas

 

 

Crum, Randy


*Update – Victim Identified* State Police Investigating Fatal Crash Involving Bicyclist in Lewes

The Delaware State Police have identified 58-year-old Lisa Norton of Lewes, Delaware, as the woman who died in the fatal crash that occurred on March 5, 2024, in Lewes.

The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Master Corporal K. Argo by calling (302) 703-3264. 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.


State Police Investigating Fatal Crash Involving Bicyclist in Lewes

The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a bicyclist that occurred in Lewes early this morning that left one woman dead.

On Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at approximately 1:57 a.m., a 2020 Isuzu 6-wheel box truck was traveling eastbound on John J. Williams Highway just west of Mulberry Knoll Road. For reasons under investigation, a bicyclist entered the eastbound lane of John J. Williams Highway, into the path of the box truck. As a result, the box truck struck the bicyclist in the eastbound travel lane.

The bicyclist, a 58-year-old woman from Lewes, Delaware, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her name is being withheld until her family is notified. The driver of the box truck, a 60-year-old man from Salisbury, Maryland, was properly restrained and not injured.

The roadway was closed for approximately two and a half hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Master Corporal K. Argo by calling (302) 703-3264. 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.