The Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred last night in Dover that left one man injured.

On May 6, 2023, at approximately 11:43 p.m., troopers responded to the 1500 block of South Governors Avenue regarding a shooting. Troopers discovered that a 19-year-old Dover man had been shot once in his leg while he was leaving a nearby party. The man was taken to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries and was later released. Troopers learned that several vehicles were struck by rounds during the shooting, as well the nearby Touchdown bar and Valero gas station buildings.

No other injuries were reported, and detectives recovered numerous bullet casings from the area. There is currently no suspect information available.

The Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit is investigating this incident. Detectives are asking for anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective J. Baldwin by calling 302-698-8426. 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 have arrested 44-year-old Christopher Harris of Cheswold, Delaware for felony DUI following a traffic stop that took place yesterday afternoon in Dover.

On May 6, 2023, at approximately 4:16 p.m., a trooper on patrol observed a silver Dodge Ram traveling northbound on South Dupont Highway near Walnut Shade Road. The trooper saw the driver of the pickup swerving on the road, cross his lane lines multiple times, and change lanes without using a turn signal. The trooper stopped the Ram and contacted the driver, identified as Christopher Harris. The trooper smelled alcohol coming from Harris’ breath, observed signs of impairment, and saw open alcoholic drinks in the truck. Harris was subsequently taken into custody for DUI.

Computer checks of Harris showed that his driver’s license was suspended. Checks also showed that Harris has eight prior convictions for DUI. Harris was taken to Troop 3 and charged with 7th Offense or Greater DUI and numerous traffic offenses. Harris was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $21,007 cash bond.

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Released: 050723  1458

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The Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that took place in Wilmington on Saturday night.

On May 6, 2023, at approximately 10:26 p.m., troopers responded to the 7-Eleven located at 4865 Governor Printz Boulevard regarding an armed robbery that had just occurred. Troopers spoke with the 23-year-old cashier and learned that an unknown suspect had entered the store and told the cashier that he had a gun. The suspect threatened to shoot the cashier while pointing at him through his jacket pocket. The suspect then removed cash from the register and stole tobacco products before fleeing the scene. The cashier was not harmed, and troopers were unable to locate the suspect.

The suspect is described as a black male in his 20’s, approximately 5’08” to 5’09” tall, weighing approximately 150-170 pounds, wearing dark clothing. Surveillance video and images 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 302-365-8525. 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: 050723  1438

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The Delaware State Police have arrested 28-year-old Evelio Alvarez of Frankford, Delaware on gun charges following a traffic stop that took place late Saturday night.

On May 6, 2023, at approximately 11:44 p.m., troopers were dispatched to the 36000 block of Robin Hood Road in Delmar regarding a report of a subject with a gun. As troopers were responding to the scene, dispatch advised that the suspect was leaving the area in a silver Dodge Durango. Troopers found the silver Durango on Old Stage Road in Laurel and conducted a traffic stop. During the stop troopers learned that one of the rear seat passengers, identified as Evelio Alvarez, had a gun. Troopers attempted to take Alvarez into custody, but he refused to listen to commands and physically resisted arrest. Alvarez was detained by troopers and placed in a police vehicle, where he began damaging the interior. Troopers searched the Durango and found a handgun that had been concealed under the front passenger seat.

Computer checks showed that Alvarez, who appeared to be drunk, is a convicted drug offender prohibited from possessing a firearm. Alvarez was taken to Troop 5 and charged with the following crimes:

• Carrying a Concealed Firearm (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
• Resisting Arrest
• Possession of a Firearm While Under the Influence
• Criminal Mischief

Alvarez was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $15,100 cash bond.

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Released: 050723  1414

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The Delaware State Police have identified Mary Elicone, 59, of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, and Suzanne Misener, 65, of Lewes, Delaware, as the two women who died in a fatal multi-car collision that occurred in Milton yesterday.

The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please 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.

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Released: 050723  1325

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The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal multi-car crash that occurred earlier this morning in Milton that left two women dead.

On May 6, 2023, at approximately 8:46 a.m., a white 2019 BMW 540i was traveling south on southbound Coastal Highway south of Cave Neck Road. For unknown reasons, the BMW veered off the west (right) side of the highway and into a drainage ditch. The BMW continued southbound in the ditch and struck a stop sign outside of the Red Mill Inn. Afterwards, the BMW began veering to its left and reentered the southbound lanes of Coastal Highway. It continued veering to its left as it exited the road again, went into the grass median, and entered the northbound lanes of Coastal Highway. The front of the BMW then collided with the front of both a gray 2017 Chevrolet Equinox and a red 2020 Jeep Renegade, both of which had been traveling northbound at the time.

The driver of the BMW, a 59-year-old woman from Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, was critically injured. She was taken to an area hospital by ambulance and pronounced dead a short time later. The driver of the Equinox, a 65-year-old woman from Lewes, Delaware, was also critically injured. She was taken to an area hospital by ambulance and was pronounced dead a short time later. The names of both victims are being withheld until their families and relatives are notified.

The driver of the Jeep, a 52-year-old woman from Milton, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital by ambulance for non-life-threatening injuries.

Northbound Coastal Highway was closed for approximately four hours while the scene was investigated and cleared. Southbound Coastal Highway was restricted to one open lane during this time.

The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please 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 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: 050623  1515

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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: 050523  1546

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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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Released: 050523  1532

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The Delaware State Police have identified Quinton Russ, 40, of Frederica, Delaware, as the man who died in a fatal single-car collision that occurred in Frederica on May 3, 2023.

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 W. Booth by calling 302-698-8451. 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: 050523  0925

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The Delaware State Police are investigating a single-car crash that occurred yesterday evening in Frederica that left one man dead.

On May 3, 2023, at approximately 6:40 p.m., a green 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis was traveling at a high rate of speed south on Jackson Street south of Front Street in the town limits of Frederica. The Mercury reached the southern end of Jackson Street, which is blocked by a row of trees. The Mercury did not slow down as it continued south off Jackson Street, where it struck a set of trees and came to a stop.

The driver of the Grand Marquis, a 40-year-old man from Frederica, Delaware, was not wearing his seat belt. He sustained critical injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld until his family and relatives are notified.

No other vehicles were involved in this collision. Jackson Street was closed for approximately three 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 W. Booth by calling 302-698-8451. 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: 050423  1037

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