The Delaware State Police arrested 43-year-old Antonio Young of Dover, Delaware and 47-year-old Darus Young of Milford, Delaware on numerous criminal charges after executing a search warrant at a residence in Lincoln.

Yesterday, detectives from the Sussex Drug Unit concluded an investigation into the two Young brothers, who were suspected of dealing drugs in Sussex County. At approximately 3:39 p.m., the Sussex Drug Unit, along with members of the Governor’s Task Force, Special Operations Response Team, and Milford Police Department, executed a search warrant on a residence on the 8800 block of Greentop Road. Both Antonio and Darus Young were contacted and taken into custody a short distance away without incident.

Detectives searched the home and several vehicles associated with the two men and discovered the following:

• Approximately 7,073 baggies containing approximately 49.511 grams (over 1.7 ounces) of suspected heroin
• Approximately 76.65 grams (over 2.7 ounces) of crack cocaine
• Approximately 14.36 grams (over half an ounce) of powder cocaine
• Approximately 70.92 grams (over 2.5 ounces) of marijuana
• Fourteen doses of Suboxone
• Fourteen packs of edible THC products
• One handgun
• Various rounds of ammunition
• Various items of drug paraphernalia
• Over $1,300 in suspected drug dealing proceeds

Antonio and Darus Young, both convicted felons prohibited from possessing firearms and/or ammunition, were taken to Troop 4 and charged with the following crimes:

Antonio Young:

• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
• Possession of Ammunition by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
• Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance in a Tier 3 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance in a Tier 2 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony) – 3 counts
• Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Tier 3 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Tier 2 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Tier 1 Quantity (Felony)
• Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – 2 counts

Antonio Young was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $236,400 cash bond.

Darus Young:

• Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance in a Tier 3 Quantity (Felony) – 2 counts
• Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony) – 3 counts
• Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Tier 3 Quantity (Felony) – 2 counts
• Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Tier 1 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession of Ammunition by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
• Operating a Clandestine Laboratory (Felony)
• Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – 4 counts

Darus Young was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $264,800 cash bond.

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Released: 070723  1146

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The Delaware State Police have identified a second victim that died in the fatal crash that occurred on July 2, 2023 in Felton.

The driver of the Cadillac, 26-year-old Rawan Saleh of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, died yesterday morning at an area hospital after being seriously injured in the collision.

The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Master Corporal J. Lane by calling 302-698-8457. 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.

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The Delaware State Police are investigating a bank robbery that occurred yesterday afternoon at the M&T Bank in Wilmington and are requesting the public’s assistance with locating the suspect, 57-year-old Brian Adam of Wilmington, Delaware.

On July 5, 2023, at approximately 12:50 p.m., Troopers responded to the M&T Bank, located at 5701 Concord Pike, for a report of a robbery. Troopers learned that Adam approached the teller and demanded money. The teller complied, and Adam fled from the bank on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash in a blue bag. Troopers attempted to locate Adam in the surrounding area but were unable to find him.

Adam’s current whereabouts are unknown. He has a deformed left hand and may be in the North Wilmington area. He is also a suspect in a bank robbery investigation that began in late June.

The Troop 2 Robbery Unit is investigating this incident. Detectives are asking for anyone with information regarding 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.

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Released: 070623  1105

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The Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred early this morning in New Castle.

On July 5, 2023, at approximately 1:19 a.m., troopers responded to a warehouse complex located in the 2400 block of Bear Corbitt Road for a report of shots fired. Troopers discovered a large unsanctioned car meet had taken place. Troopers located several shell casings on the ground, as well as remnants of fireworks. A 21-year-old man reported his car had been struck by gunfire while it was unoccupied. A second vehicle was also struck by gunfire, which was occupied by a 21-year-old man, 20-year-old woman, and a 19-year-old woman. No one was injured.

There is no suspect description at this time. Surveillance video and images are not yet available.

The Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit is still investigating this incident. Investigators are asking for anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective R. 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.

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The Delaware State Police have identified 77-year-old Agnes Danzie of Newark, Delaware as the woman who died in a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred in Newark on July 1, 2023.

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 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.

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Released: 070423  1427

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The Delaware State Police have identified 87-year-old Margie Spain of Stratford, Connecticut as the woman who died in a fatal collision that occurred in Felton on July 2, 2023.

State Police Investigating Fatal Collision

The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Master Corporal J. Lane by calling 302-698-8457. 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.

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Released: 070423  1220

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The Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred early this morning in New Castle.

On July 4, 2023, at approximately 2:45 a.m., an unknown black male suspect approached a 52-year-old man in the parking lot of Wells Fargo located at 1501 N Dupont Highway. The suspect displayed a firearm and demanded money from the victim while threatening to shoot him. The victim complied, and the suspect fled from the parking lot on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash. Responding troopers attempted to find the suspect in the surrounding area but were unable to locate him.

The 52-year-old victim was not injured. The suspect is described as a young black male wearing dark colored clothing. Surveillance images and video are not yet available.

The Troop 2 Robbery Unit is investigating this incident. Detectives are asking for anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective R. Kirchenbauer by calling 302-365-8428. 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.

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Released: 070423  1103

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The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal collision that occurred last night in Felton that left one woman dead.

On July 2, 2023, at approximately 7:12 p.m., a 2005 light green Cadillac CTS was traveling southbound on S. Dupont Highway (US 13) north of Killens Pond Road. At the same time, a 2021 white Jeep Wrangler was traveling northbound in the right lane of S. Dupont Highway north of Killens Pond Road.

For unknown reasons, the Cadillac lost control, and crossed over the grassy median into the northbound lanes of S. Dupont Highway in front of the Jeep. The Cadillac struck the front of the Jeep in the right lane of S. Dupont Highway. Both vehicles spun in the roadway. The Cadillac came to a stop in the grass east of the roadway south of the collision. The Jeep came to a stop in the grass east of the roadway north of the collision.

The right rear passenger of the Jeep, an 87-year-old woman from Stratford, Connecticut, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her name is being withheld until her family and relatives are notified.

The operator of the Jeep, a 69-year-old man from Stratford, Connecticut, was transported to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. The right front passenger of the Jeep, a 69-year-old woman from Stratford, Connecticut, was transported to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. The left rear passenger of the Jeep, a 62-year-old man from Stratford, Connecticut, was transported to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

The operator of the Cadillac, a 26-year-old woman from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was transported to an area hospital in critical condition. A passenger in the Cadillac, a 1-year-old boy, was not properly restrained in a child seat, and was ejected during the collision. The child was transported to a local children’s hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. The right front passenger of the Cadillac, a 23-year-old man from Dover, Delaware, was flown by DSP Aviation to a local trauma center for non-life-threatening injuries.

The roadway was closed for approximately four hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Master Corporal J. Lane by calling 302-698-8457. 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.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Corporal Amina Ali

Released: 070323  1220

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The Delaware State Police arrested 23-year-old Miguel Santos-Chavez of Georgetown, Delaware for resisting arrest and DUI following a traffic stop that took place in Millsboro early this morning.

On July 2, 2023, at approximately 12:12 a.m., a trooper on patrol saw a black 2012 Volkswagen Jetta speeding on eastbound Mount Joy Road near Oak Street. The trooper also saw the Jetta swerve off the road and into the grass after it turned onto southbound Hollyville Road. The trooper stopped the car and contacted the driver and only occupant, identified as Miguel Santos-Chavez. The trooper smelled alcohol coming from Santos-Chavez’s breath and detected signs of impairment. When the trooper tried to take Santos-Chavez into custody for DUI, Santos-Chavez began running away into a field. Santos-Chavez fell as troopers chased him, and he began flailing and actively resisting arrest on the ground. Santos-Chavez was taken into custody a short time later.

Santos-Chavez, who initially gave the trooper a false name and birthday during the traffic stop, was taken to Troop 4 and charged with the following crimes:

• Resisting Arrest With Force or Violence (Felony)
• Criminal Impersonation
• Criminal Mischief
• Driving a Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol
• Traffic offenses

Santos-Chavez was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $3,100 cash bond.

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Released: 070223  1457

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The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal collision that occurred last night in Newark that left one woman dead.

On July 1, 2023, at approximately 11:01 p.m., a black 2004 Volkswagen GTI was traveling westbound on Ogletown Stanton Road approaching the intersection at Cheswold Boulevard. At the same time, a silver 2015 Kia Forte was stopped in the left-turn lane on eastbound Ogletown Stanton Road, waiting to turn left onto Cheswold Boulevard.

An elderly woman was attempting to cross the westbound lanes of Ogletown Stanton Road, walking from the north to the south, as the GTI approached Cheswold Boulevard. This area was not well lit, and the woman was not wearing reflective clothes, carrying a flashlight, or using a crosswalk. The GTI struck the woman and lifted her into the air, which caused her to land on the nearby Kia.

The person who was struck, a 77-year-old woman from Newark, Delaware, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her name is being withheld until her family and relatives are notified.

Neither the driver of the GTI, a 19-year-old man from Elkton, Maryland, nor the passenger, a 23-year-old man from New Castle, Delaware, was injured. Likewise, neither the driver of the Kia, a 27-year-old woman from Newark, Delaware, nor the passenger, a 26-year-old man from Newark, Delaware, was injured.

The roadway was closed for approximately three hours while the scene was investigated and cleared.

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 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.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 070223  1422

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