The Delaware State Police have arrested 18-year-old Kymani Roberts of Middletown, Delaware and a 17-year-old male after an attempted carjacking that occurred in Bear yesterday morning.

On February 17, 2023, at approximately 9:43 a.m., troopers responded to the LA Fitness located at 900 Eden Circle regarding an attempted carjacking. Troopers contacted the victim, a 48-year-old man from Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, who said that he had been seated in his locked car when he was approached by several subjects. One of the subjects tried to get into the back seat of his car while another stood at the driver’s door and pointed a handgun at him, demanding that he get out and give him the keys. The victim complied and went into LA Fitness to report the incident. He was not injured.

The suspects were unable to properly reverse the victim’s vehicle out of the parking space. They left the car in the parking lot and fled the scene in a Honda Accord that was seen traveling eastbound on Pulaski Highway. Troopers saw the Honda in the nearby area and attempted to stop the car, but the driver fled from the scene. Troopers pursued the car until it crashed in the area of East 4th Street at Swedes Landing in Wilmington. Driver Kymani Roberts attempted to run away from the crash, but he was taken into custody without incident. A search of the Accord led to the recovery of a black airsoft gun that closely resembled an actual handgun.

A second suspect from the carjacking, a 17-year-old male from New Castle, Delaware, was also located and detained on New Castle Avenue a short time later.

Both suspects were taken to Troop 2, where they were charged with the following crimes:

Kymani Roberts:

• Attempted Robbery First Degree (Felony)
• Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Aggravated Menacing (Felony)
• Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
• Disregarding a Police Officer Signal (Felony)
• Numerous traffic charges

Roberts was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on $56,208 cash bond.

17-year-old male:

• Attempted Robbery First Degree (Felony)
• Conspiracy Second Degree

The teen was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to the New Castle County Detention Center on $39,500 cash bond.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit is still actively investigating this incident. Troopers are asking for anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective J. Dempsey by calling 302-365-8370. 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 man who died in a fatal hit-and-run collision that occurred in New Castle on Wednesday night as Malcolm Bayron, 31, of Wilmington, Delaware.

State Police Investigating Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash

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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Released: 021823  0950

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The Delaware State Police are investigating a homicide that occurred yesterday morning in Bridgeville.

On February 17, 2023, at approximately 9:13 a.m., officers from the Bridgeville Police Department responded to Champions Drive in Heritage Shores to check on the well-being of a 57-year-old woman who was residing there. Family members were concerned for the victim when they were unable to recently contact her. Officers entered the home, and when they found the deceased woman it appeared that she was the victim of a homicide.

The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit assumed the investigation at the request of the Bridgeville Police Department. Detectives are attempting to locate the victim’s missing vehicle, a silver 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS bearing Delaware vanity registration “YCANTI.” A photograph of a similar vehicle is depicted below for reference.

No suspect information is available at this time. Identification of the victim is pending notification to her family and relatives. The Homicide Unit is still actively investigating this incident. Detectives are asking for anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective D. Grassi by calling 302-365-8441 or by e-mailing 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: 021823  0946

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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 subjects, 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: 021723  1527

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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 have identified the victim who died in a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred in New Castle on February 15, 2023, as Elmer Nesspor, 40, of New Castle, Delaware.

Delaware State Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Collision

The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Corporal Santangelo by calling 302-633-5000. 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: 021723  1315

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The Delaware State Police partnered with the Office of Highway Safety (OHS) and DELDOT for Winter Distracted Driving/Occupant Distraction enforcement.  This campaign targeted distracted drivers and seatbelt violations statewide from January 15, 2023- February 13, 2023.  These additional Patrols resulted in 541 Traffic Contacts (435 tickets and 98 Warnings) and 8 criminal arrests.  Included with these statistics were 82 Distracted Driving (Cell Phone) contacts, 120 Speeding Violations, 52 Seatbelt Violations, 2 Child Restraint Violations, 2 DUI’s and a Passing Stopped School Bus charge.

The Delaware State Police and Delaware OHS recognize that distracted driving caused by the use of personal electronic devices is a very dangerous behavior that continues to make our roadways less safe.  Distracted driving is an ever-growing problem, and the hope is that through enforcement initiatives along with educational opportunities, we can send the message that texting/talking while driving is not only illegal but can be deadly.

The Delaware State Police will continue partnering with the Office of Highway Safety for additional campaigns outside their normal daily patrols.  Currently, additional Speed and DUI enforcement are in progress through the month of March.  We again remind motorists to Slow Down, Fasten Seatbelts, Use Hands-Free Devices, and Do Not Drive Impaired.

For more information about the Delaware Office of Highway Safety log on to: www.ohs.delaware.gov.

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Released: 021723  1304

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The Delaware State Police have arrested 26-year-old Malik Smith of Camden-Wyoming, Delaware on gun and drug charges following a traffic stop that occurred yesterday morning in Dover.

On February 16, 2023, at approximately 10:56 a.m., a trooper on patrol observed a silver 2015 Mazda 3 traveling eastbound on Wyoming Avenue approaching South State Street. A computer check of the car’s registration showed that the registered owner had a suspended driver’s license and two active capiases. The trooper conducted a traffic stop on the Mazda and contacted the car owner and driver, identified as Malik Smith. The trooper smelled marijuana coming from inside of the vehicle, and Smith was taken into custody without incident. A probable cause search of the Mazda led to the discovery of a concealed handgun and approximately 7.78 grams of marijuana.

Smith was taken to Troop 3 and charged with the following offenses:

• Possession of a Firearm While Possessing a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Possession of Marijuana
• Driving While Suspended or Revoked

Smith was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and released on his own recognizance.

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Released: 021723  1134

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The Delaware State Police have arrested 18-year-old Joshua Sample of Houston, Delaware for burglarizing a Harrington convenience store earlier this morning.

On February 17, 2023, at approximately 1:38 a.m., troopers responded to the Summit Mart located at 4478 Milford Harrington Highway after receiving reports of multiple alarm activations occurring at the closed business. Troopers arrived and noticed that a side window to the store was broken. Troopers gave announcements for the suspect to exit the business, and Joshua Sample was subsequently taken into custody without incident. Sample was wearing gloves and a mask and provided a false name to troopers. He was also found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia and stolen store merchandise. Further investigation revealed that Sample and a second unknown suspect had burglarized the Summit Mart on both January 13 and January 25 as well.

Sample was taken to Troop 3 and charged with the following crimes:

• Burglary Third Degree (Felony) – 3 counts
• Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Theft Over $1,500 (Felony)
• Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
• Theft Under $1,500 – 2 counts
• Criminal Impersonation
• Criminal Mischief – 3 counts
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Sample was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7 and was released on $4,550 unsecured bond.

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Released: 021723  1112

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The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run collision involving a motorcycle that occurred in New Castle last night.

On February 15, 2023, at approximately 9:41 p.m., a gray 2020 Kawasaki ZX-9R was traveling southbound on South Dupont Highway through a green light at the intersection with 2nd Avenue. At the same time, a blue 2021 Mazda CX-5 was traveling northbound on South Dupont Highway approaching the same intersection. The Mazda passed a car that was stopped at the red light in the left-turn lane and began to turn left onto 2nd Avenue through the red light. As a result, the front of the Kawasaki struck the right side of the Mazda in the intersection. The motorcyclist was ejected, and the Mazda came to a stop in the shoulder. The driver of the Mazda then fled the scene on foot and was last seen walking southbound on South Dupont Highway.

The motorcyclist, a 31-year-old man from Wilmington, Delaware, was taken to an area hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Identification of the victim is pending notification to his family and relatives. The driver of the Mazda has not been identified or located.

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: 021623  1154

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