The Delaware State Police have arrested a 14-year-old boy on several criminal and traffic charges following a crash investigation that occurred in Lincoln yesterday afternoon.

On April 16, 2023, at approximately 3:37 p.m., troopers responded to the intersection of Coastal Highway and Slaughter Beach Road regarding a five-car collision. Troopers learned that several vehicles, including a blue 2017 Honda CR-V, had been stopped on northbound Coastal Highway at this intersection for flashing red lights, which indicated that a fire service vehicle was about to enter the roadway. At this time, a black 2023 Chevrolet pickup truck was traveling northbound on Coastal Highway approaching the stopped CR-V. The driver of the pickup, a 14-year-old boy from Newark, Delaware, failed to stop and crashed into the rear of the CR-V. The impact caused the CR-V to be propelled into a black 2021 BMW X3, which then collided with a green 2014 Toyota Prius. The Prius then struck a white 2018 Ford F-150, leading to five vehicles in total that were involved in the collision.

The driver of the CR-V, a 58-year-old man from Bethesda, Maryland, was taken to an area hospital via ambulance for non-life-threatening injuries. The front-seat passenger of the CR-V, a 23-year-old woman from Bethesda, Maryland, was taken to an area hospital via ambulance for serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the BMW, a 60-year-old man from Baltimore, Maryland, was taken to an area hospital via ambulance for non-life-threatening injuries. The front-seat passenger of the BMW, also a 60-year-old man from Baltimore, Maryland, was taken to an area hospital via ambulance for non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the Prius, a 65-year-old woman from Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, refused medical treatment at the scene.

Neither the driver of the F-150, a 56-year-old man from Aberdeen, Maryland, nor the front-seat passenger, a 45-year-old woman from Bel Air, Maryland, were injured.

Troopers recovered beer bottles from the area outside of the 14-year-old’s truck and detected alcohol coming from his breath. There were also two passengers in the truck, a 14-year-old boy and a 16-year-old boy, both of whom were taken to an area hospital via ambulance for non-life-threatening injuries.

The 14-year-old driver was taken to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. After he received medical treatment, he was taken to Troop 7 and charged with the following offenses:

• Vehicular Assault First Degree (Felony)
• Vehicular Assault Second Degree – 5 counts
• Reckless Driving / Alcohol or Drug Related
• Driving by a Minor After Consumption of Alcohol
• Driving Without a Valid License
• Disregard a Traffic Control Device

The teen was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3 and released to a guardian after posting $3,801 secured bond.

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Delaware State Police have identified Corey Mumford, 18, of Laurel, as the victim of the homicide in Laurel on April 14, 2023.

Homicide Unit Investigating Shooting in Laurel – Delaware State Police – State of Delaware

The Homicide Unit is still actively investigating this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective A. Bluto by calling 302-741-2859. 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 a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred in the Townsend area during the month of March.

On March 23, 2023, at approximately 9:53 a.m., an Audi Q3 was traveling southbound on Summit Bridge Road approaching Green Giant Road. A Jeep Comanche was traveling northbound on Summit Bridge Road, approaching the intersection to turn westbound onto Green Giant Road. A Chevy Silverado was stopped at the stop sign in the eastbound lane of Green Giant Road. The Jeep turned left into the path of the Audi, which caused the Audi’s front bumper to strike the right rear side of the Jeep. The Jeep began rotating counterclockwise, causing its left rear side to strike the left side of the Chevy’s front bumper.

Following the collision, the operator of the Audi, a 65-year-old woman from Middletown, was transported to an area hospital for minor injuries. The operator of the Chevy, a 41-year-old man from Townsend, was transported to an area hospital for minor injuries. The operator of the Jeep, 84-year-old Charles Cook of Townsend, was transported to an area hospital, where he was admitted for critical injuries. On April 10, 2023, he died from injuries sustained during the collision.

The roadway was closed for approximately 2 hours while the collision was investigated, and roadway was cleared.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone with dashcam footage or video of the 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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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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The Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit (S.O.A.R.) is currently looking for the following wanted sex offender after he either failed to register or re-register at his current address. If anyone knows the location of this individual, please call 302-672-5306. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

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The Delaware State Police is investigating a homicide that occurred yesterday afternoon in Laurel.

On April 14, 2023, at approximately 2:40 p.m., the Laurel Police Department responded to a shooting near the 100 block of Sunset Drive in Wexford Village Apartments. When officers arrived, they located the victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds behind one of the apartment buildings. The officers began CPR and attempted life-saving measures until EMS arrived on scene. The victim was then transported to an area hospital where they were pronounced deceased. The victim’s identification is being withheld until notification is made to the family.

Due to the nature of the investigation, the Laurel Police Department requested that the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit assume the investigation. No suspect information is available at this time.

Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective A. Bluto by calling 302-741-2859. 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 is investigating numerous incidents where suspects either committed a carjacking or attempted to commit a series of carjackings on Friday, April 14th, 2023. The investigation revealed that two unidentified black male suspects were operating a black Jeep in the north Wilmington area. The suspects purposely rear-ended at least two vehicles with the intent to lure the victims from their cars and commit other crimes.

The first collision occurred at the Thompsons Bridge Road and Guyen Court Road intersection at approximately 6:43 a.m. During this incident, the suspect vehicle rear-ended the victim’s vehicle and fled the scene prior to police arrival. The victim was transported to an area hospital for minor injuries sustained during the collision.

A second collision occurred in the State of Pennsylvania at approximately 7:10 a.m. During this incident, the same suspect vehicle rear-ended the female victim. The victim drove a short distance into Delaware and pulled over to assess the damage. When she exited her vehicle, one of the suspects forced her into her car at gunpoint. That suspect then got into the victim’s vehicle and drove her back into the State of Pennsylvania. The second suspect followed the victim’s vehicle back into Pennsylvania, where the victim was ultimately sexually assaulted. The victim was able to escape from the suspects and call 911 with the assistance of a nearby resident.

The suspects fled the scene and responded back to Delaware, where they met two other suspects in the parking lot of a local convenience store. Officers located the black Jeep parked near a red Nissan Pathfinder at the convenience store. Officers attempted to make contact with the occupants of the black Jeep. The vehicle fled the scene, at which time a short pursuit ensued, and the suspect vehicle was able to get away.

At approximately 9:27 a.m., it was learned that the same red Nissan Pathfinder parked near the black Jeep at the convenience store had rear-ended a vehicle in the area of I-95 and Marsh Road. During this incident, the suspect pointed a gun at the victim and fled the scene prior to police arrival. That victim did not sustain injuries during the collision.

A short time later, troopers observed the red Pathfinder on I-95 southbound near Naaman’s Road. Another pursuit ensued when the Pathfinder crashed into a Mercedes on I-95 South at Concord Pike. Both suspects fled on foot and were apprehended a short time later. That victim did not sustain injuries during the collision.

This investigation is ongoing, and at least two additional suspects from the kidnapping and sexual assault remain at large. The present location of those suspects is unknown at this time. They were last seen operating a black Jeep. That Jeep is suspected as being stolen.

We encourage all commuters to remain vigilant and aware of their surroundings at all times.  If involved in a collision, please immediately move your vehicle to a safe, well-lit location as you call 911.  If you are concerned for your safety after having been involved in a collision, please remain in your vehicle with your doors locked and your windows rolled up until a law enforcement officer arrives on the scene. If you are near a police station or Troop, activate your hazard lights and slowly drive to that location while notifying the 911 center.

We ask anyone with information regarding these incidents to contact Detective D. Armstrong of the Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit 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.

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Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian that occurred in the Newark area last night.

On April 13, 2023, at approximately 10:09 p.m., a 2007 Ford Taurus was traveling northbound on Ott’s Chapel Road north of Oklahoma State Drive. At the time, a pedestrian had entered the northbound lanes of Ott’s Chapel Road from an unknown location. The Taurus was unable to avoid the pedestrian and the front of the vehicle struck the pedestrian in the right northbound lane. After the initial collision, a 2016 Jeep Cherokee that was traveling behind the Taurus struck the pedestrian with the undercarriage of the vehicle. Both vehicles came to a controlled stop near the collision scene.

At the time of the collision, the area was dark and not well-lit. The pedestrian was wearing dark clothing and was not carrying any type of flashlight or lighting device. The 38-year-old male pedestrian from Newark, DE was pronounced deceased at the scene. Identification of the victim is pending notification to the next of kin.

The 24-year-old male operator of the Ford was not injured.

The 24-year-old male operator of the Jeep was not injured.

Northbound Ott’s Chapel Road was closed between West Chestnut Hill Road and North Hunter Forge Road for approximately 4 hours while the crash was investigated, and the roadway cleared.

The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Trooper First Class Hoffman by calling 302-660-3798. 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 Jason Hatchell

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Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred yesterday afternoon in the Wilmington area.

On April 13, 2023, at approximately 3:58 p.m., a 2016 Toyota Tundra was traveling northbound on Concord Pike (Route 202) in the right lane of travel. As the Toyota neared the area of Widener Law School, a 2021 Kia Forte was exiting the southern entrance/exit of the law school and was attempting to turn right onto northbound Route 202. The Kia pulled out directly into the path of Toyota. The operator of the Toyota then veered to the left to avoid the Kia. The Kia continued moving diagonally traveling northwest across the lanes of Route 202. In the area of the left lane, the front of the Toyota struck the rear left corner of the Kia. This contact caused the Kia to lose control and cross over a small concrete median and into the southbound lanes while still facing west. At the time, a 2017 Chevrolet Cruze was traveling southbound on Route 202 in the middle lane of travel from the area of Rocky Run Parkway. The Kia crossed into the path of the Chevrolet and the front of the Cruze struck the right side of the Kia. Both vehicles continued a short distance south coming to rest with the front of each vehicle in contact with the guardrail which lined the west side of the roadway.

The 44-year-old female operator of the Kia from Wilmington, DE was transported to an area hospital, where she is admitted in critical condition. The 29-year-old female passenger in the Kia who was properly restrained, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Identification of the victim is pending notification to the next of kin.

The 22-year-old female operator of the Chevrolet from Newark, DE was transported to an area hospital for minor injuries.

The 61-year-old male operator of the Toyota was not injured.

Southbound Route 202 was closed at Rocky Run Parkway for approximately 4 hours while the crash was investigated, and the roadway was cleared.

The Delaware State Police 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 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 identified the woman who died in a fatal single motor vehicle crash on April 11, 2023, in the Wilmington area as Tyerra Weddington, 25, of Wilmington, Delaware.

Delaware State Police Investigating Single Vehicle Fatal Collision

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this collision. 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 Jason Hatchell

Released: 041323  1150