The Delaware State Police have identified the man who died in a fatal motor vehicle crash on June 10, 2023, in the Laurel area as Daniel Odham, 27, of Laurel, Delaware.

Delaware State Police Investigating Single Vehicle Fatal Collision

The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this collision. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Trooper First Class T. Bowden by calling 302-703-3336. 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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Delaware State Police are investigating the armed robbery of a convenience store that occurred in the Newark area early Monday morning.

On June 12, 2023, at approximately 2:19 a.m., troopers responded to Wawa located at 1750 Captial Trail, Newark for an armed robbery. The investigation determined that a male suspect entered the store and asked for the manager. Upon contact, the suspect displayed a firearm and demanded money from the safe and cash register. The victim complied and the suspect fled through the rear of the business with an undisclosed amount of cash. There was a total of three employees and one customer in the store at the time, no one was injured.

The suspect is described as a black male in his early 20’s approximately 5’10” tall, 160 lbs., wearing all dark clothing.

Surveillance video and images are not yet available.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit is currently investigating the incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective D. Armstrong by calling 302-365-8410. 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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Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal single motor vehicle collision that occurred in the Millsboro area early this morning.

On June 11, 2023, at approximately 1:33 a.m., a 2014 Ford Mustang, operated by a 26-year-old male from Georgetown, DE, was traveling westbound on Harmons Hill Road approaching a slight left curve east of Hollyville Road. The operator failed to maintain control of the vehicle and it exited the south edge of the roadway while rotating counterclockwise. The right rear of the Ford then struck a large metal utility pole. As a result of this impact, the vehicle rotated violently in a clockwise direction and came to rest just south of the utility pole.

The 26-year-old male operator of the Ford was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries. Later that day, the operator/victim succumbed to his injuries while in the hospital and was pronounced deceased. Identification of the victim is pending notification to the next of kin.

The male front-seat passenger in the Ford was transported to an area hospital where he was treated and released for minor injuries.

Harmons Hill Road in the area of the collision was closed for approximately 3 hours while the crash was investigated, and the roadway was cleared.

The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this collision. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Sergeant J. Burns by calling 302-703-3269. 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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Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal single motor vehicle collision that occurred in the Laurel area last night.

On June 10, 2023, at approximately 11:50 p.m., a 2009 Chevrolet HHR, operated by a 27-year-old male from Laurel, DE, was traveling eastbound on Shiloh Church Road negotiating a slight left curve east of Johnson Road. The operator failed to maintain control of the vehicle and it exited the south edge of the roadway. The vehicle entered a drainage ditch and overturned several times. As the vehicle overturned, the operator was ejected. The vehicle came to a rest upside down in the drainage ditch.

The 27-year-old male operator of the Chevrolet who was not properly restrained, was pronounced deceased on the scene. Identification of the victim is pending notification to the next of kin.

Shiloh Church Road in the area of the collision was closed for approximately 3 hours while the crash was investigated, and the roadway was cleared.

The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this collision. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Trooper First Class T. Bowden by calling 302-703-3336. 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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Delaware State Police is seeking the public’s assistance with locating 27-year-old Alan Alancantara of Bridgeville, DE, who is wanted for Murder.

On June 9, 2023, at approximately 11:14 p.m., the Bridgeville Police Department was dispatched to 309 Cedar Street, Bridgeville for a missing person complaint. The ensuing investigation revealed a 52-year-old male who resides at the residence with two others, could not be located and there were signs of a violent confrontation in the house. Upon the reporting person responding home, he observed one of the occupants of the residence, identified as Alan Alancantara flee the scene in a 2006 blue Honda Civic.

The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit assumed the investigation and continues to attempt to locate the missing person. Through crime scene examination and further investigative leads, investigators identified Alan Alancantara as the suspect, and obtained an arrest warrant for Murder First Degree. No further details of this investigation will be released at this time.

Alancantara is believed to be operating a 2006 blue Honda Civic, similar to the picture below.

Anyone with information regarding Alan Alancantara’s whereabouts should contact Detective D. Grassi with Delaware State Police Homicide Unit by calling 302-365-8441 or emailing Daniel.grassi@delaware.gov. 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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Released: 061023  1513

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, they are asked to call 302-672-5306. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

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Released: 061023  1000

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

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Early Wednesday morning, the Delaware State Police apprehended a 15-year-old after he led troopers on a pursuit with a stolen car outside of New Castle and Wilmington.

On June 7, 2023, at approximately 1:00 a.m., a trooper on patrol in New Castle observed a red Ford Edge traveling southbound on New Castle Avenue approaching the onramp to northbound Interstate 295. A computer check showed that the car had been reported as stolen by the Newtown Township Police Department in Pennsylvania on May 21, 2023. The trooper attempted to stop the Edge on I-295, but the vehicle fled into New Jersey at a high rate of speed, and the trooper discontinued and stopped following the car.

At approximately 2:18 a.m., another Delaware trooper saw the same Ford Edge on New Castle Avenue near Hillview Avenue in New Castle. Troopers attempted to stop the stolen car but it fled at a high rate of speed on northbound New Castle Avenue towards Wilmington. The Edge turned onto Christiana Avenue and continued eastbound until it struck a chain fence and concrete barrier in front of Intercontinental Services of Delaware, located at 1020 Christiana Avenue. Two black males exited the Edge and ran away on foot, and the 15-year-old driver was found by troopers and assisting police agencies a short time later. The second occupant was not located.

The driver was taken into custody and later taken to an area hospital for injuries sustained in the crash. When he is released from the hospital, he will be charged with the following offenses:

• Receiving Stolen Property Over $1,500 (Felony)
• Disregarding a Police Officer Signal (Felony)
• Resisting Arrest
• Numerous traffic violations

The second occupant of the stolen Ford Edge has yet to be identified. Investigators are asking for anyone with information regarding his identity to contact Trooper First Class J. Guevara by calling 302-834-2620. 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: 060923  1446

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Released: 060723  1430

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The Delaware State Police have arrested 35-year-old Chelsea Fenimore of Seaford, Delaware on drug dealing charges after she was contacted by the Governor’s Task Force earlier today.

On June 9, 2023, at approximately 9:40 a.m., detectives from the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force located Chelsea Fenimore at the Dollar General in Seaford. Fenimore was wanted for violating her probation, and she was taken into custody without incident. A search of Fenimore’s backpack led to the discovery of approximately 2.4 grams of crack cocaine, approximately 1.17 grams of methamphetamine, and over $1,100 in suspected drug dealing proceeds.

Probation & Parole officers then responded to Fenimore’s hotel room at the Sunrise Motel, located at 22512 Sussex Highway in Seaford, to conduct an administrative search. During the search, Probation & Parole officers discovered the following:

• Approximately 29.25 of methamphetamine
• Approximately 9.93 grams of cocaine
• Approximately 19.01 grams of crack cocaine
• Three wax baggies containing approximately .021 grams of suspected heroin

Fenimore was taken to Troop 4 and charged with the following crimes:

• 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 of a Controlled Substance in a Tier 1 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – 2 counts

Fenimore was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $82,600 cash bond.

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Released: 060923  1437

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The Delaware State Police have arrested 62-year-old James May of Seaford, Delaware on numerous drug charges following a narcotics investigation that began in February.

On February 13, 2023, at approximately 4:00 p.m., detectives from the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force responded to Asbury Road west of Raccoon Ditch Road in Georgetown after a hunter found large bags buried in the woods that appeared to contain narcotics. Detectives walked into the wooded area, uncovered the bags, and found that they contained the following:

• Approximately 743.49 grams (over 1.6 pounds) of cocaine
• Approximately 6,540 baggies containing approximately 45.78 grams (over 1.6 ounces) of suspected heroin

The Sussex County Governor’s Task Force began an investigation and discovered that the drugs found off Absury Road belonged to James May. Detectives linked May to a white Cadillac Eldorado, which was seized and searched the next day. Detectives recovered the following evidence from the car:

• Approximately 25.22 grams of cocaine
• Approximately 6.65 grams of crack cocaine
• Approximately 277 baggies containing approximately 1.939 grams of suspected heroin

On June 7, 2023, at approximately 4:40 p.m., detectives located May driving a silver Nissan Altima on Coastal Highway near Shady Road in Lewes. Detectives stopped the Nissan and took May into custody without incident. A search of May and his car led to the discovery of additional narcotics, including the following:

• Approximately 1.3 grams of cocaine
• Approximately 3.63 grams of crack cocaine
• Approximately 52 baggies containing approximately 0.364 grams of suspected heroin
• Over $1,600 in suspected drug dealing proceeds

May was taken to Troop 7 and charged with the following crimes:

• 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 1 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – 6 counts

May was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $119,000 secured bond.

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Released: 060923  1133

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