The Delaware State Police arrested 30-year-old Brandon Marshall of Dover, Delaware yesterday afternoon after he was found to be in possession of a stolen gun during a traffic stop.

On January 27, 2023, at approximately 3:20 p.m., a trooper on patrol in the Rodney Village area of Dover observed a white 2017 Ford Fusion stopped in traffic on POW MIA Parkway waiting to turn right onto southbound South Dupont Highway. The trooper noticed that the Fusion had very dark window tinting on its front and rear windows, but the car did not have a valid tint waiver on file with DMV. The trooper conducted a traffic stop on the Fusion on South Dupont Highway and contacted the driver and only occupant, identified as Brandon Marshall. The trooper saw drug paraphernalia in plain view and smelled the odor of marijuana. The trooper also learned that Marshall had a suspended driver’s license. A probable cause search of the car led to the discovery of a loaded handgun that was concealed under the driver’s seat. A computer check showed that the gun had been reported as stolen by the Colorado Springs Police Department in Colorado in January 2022.

Marshall was taken into custody without incident and transported to Troop 3, where he was charged with the following offenses:

• Carrying a Concealed Firearm (Felony)
• Receiving a Stolen Firearm (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Numerous traffic offenses

Marshall was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and released on $13,250 unsecured bond.

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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 arrested 31-year-old Jaiquone Watson of New Castle, Delaware for aggravated menacing after a road rage incident that occurred yesterday afternoon.

On January 26, 2023, at approximately 3:52 p.m., troopers contacted a 51-year-old Dover man who reported that he had been driving southbound on South Dupont Highway near the Pulaski Highway (Route 40) divide when a dark-colored Acura began tailgating him. When the Acura was behind him, the victim saw the driver holding a handgun and motioning for him to move out of the way. The victim complied, exited the highway, called the police, and gave a description of the car as it continued southbound. Troopers located the Acura a short time later and conducted a traffic stop on Route 1. When they contacted the driver, identified as Jaiquone Watson, troopers saw a handgun on the front passenger seat. Watson was subsequently taken into custody without incident.

Watson was taken to Troop 9, where he was charged with the following offenses:

• Aggravated Menacing (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)

Watson was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on $66,000 cash bond.

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Released: 012723  0952

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The Delaware State Police are investigating a report of shots being fired in Seaford where an occupied home was damaged early this morning.

On January 27, 2023, at approximately 12:20 a.m., troopers responded to the 8000 block of Nylon Avenue after receiving a report of shots being fired in the area. When they arrived at the scene, troopers contacted a 19-year-old woman who said that her home had been struck by gunfire. The house was also occupied by two 21-year-old men at the time. No one inside of the residence was injured. Troopers recovered numerous shell casings from the roadway, but there is no suspect information available, and the circumstances and motive surrounding the shooting remain under investigation.

The Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this case. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this incident to contact Detective P. LaPlaca by calling 302-856-5850. 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: 012723  0929

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The Delaware State Police have arrested two men on felony drug charges following a traffic stop that occurred in Dagsboro yesterday morning.

On January 24, 2023, at approximately 8:10 a.m., troopers were on patrol on Nine Foot Road west of Blackberry Road when they observed a black 2012 Chrysler 300 with dark window tinting traveling eastbound on Nine Foot Road at a high rate of speed. Troopers conducted a traffic stop on the sedan and contacted the two occupants, identified as driver Tevin Smith and passenger Brian Bell. Troopers detected the odor of marijuana coming from the car, and both Smith and Bell were asked to exit the vehicle at the scene. A search of the Chrysler led to the discovery of approximately 6.37 grams of packaged suspected heroin and approximately 2.38 grams of marijuana. Smith and Bell were subsequently taken into custody without incident.

Smith and Bell were taken to Troop 4 and charged with the following crimes:

Tevin Smith, 32, of Ellendale, Delaware:

• Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Tier 3 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance in a Tier 3 Quantity (Felony)
• Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – 3 counts
• Possession of Marijuana
• Traffic offenses

Smith was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $22,503 secured bond.

Brian Bell, 35, of Wilmington, Delaware:

• Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Tier 3 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance in a Tier 3 Quantity (Felony)
• Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – 3 counts
• Possession of Marijuana

Bell was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $22,501 secured bond.

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The Delaware State Police have identified the man who died in a motor vehicle collision involving a school bus on January 23, 2023, in Laurel as Taylor Maurer, 21, of Millsboro, Delaware.

The victim was mistakenly identified as a 21-year-old woman in the original news release. This has since been updated and corrected.

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: 012523  0910

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The Delaware State Police have arrested 51-year-old Douglas Hall of Milford, Delaware for his sixth offense DUI following an investigation that occurred in Georgetown yesterday evening.

On January 23, 2023, at approximately 5:08 p.m., troopers responded to the 25000 block of Bethesda Road regarding a man who was disorderly and apparently drunk in a residential front yard. When troopers arrived, they learned that the man, identified as Douglas Hall, had just fled from the yard on foot and returned to his Jeep, which he had driven into a nearby ditch. Troopers found the Jeep and contacted Hall as he was seated in his vehicle. Troopers detected signs of impairment with Hall and conducted a DUI investigation. Hall was subsequently taken into custody at the scene without incident. Computer checks of Hall showed that he had a revoked driver’s license and five prior convictions for DUI.

Hall was taken to Troop 4 and charged with the following offenses:

• 6^th Offense DUI (Felony)
• Failure to Comply With Taking of Photographs and Fingerprints
• Driving While Suspended / Revoked

Hall was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $10,600 cash bond.

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Released: 012423  1322

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The Delaware State Police have identified the driver who died in a motor vehicle collision on January 23, 2023, in Seaford as George Jefferson, 69, of Hebron, Maryland.

State Police Investigating Fatal Morning Crash

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 Senior Corporal R. Albert by calling 302-703-3266. 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: 012423  1229

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The Delaware State Police have identified the bicyclist who died in a motor vehicle collision on January 22, 2023, in Rehoboth Beach as Russell Harrison, 54, of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.

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: 012423  1223

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The Delaware State Police have arrested three people after concluding a several-month-long drug investigation in Millsboro.

On the evening of January 23, 2023, members of the Sussex Drug Unit, Sussex County Governor’s Task Force, and Special Operations Response Team executed a search warrant at a residence on the 25000 block of Oak Street in Millsboro. When troopers entered the home, they were able to take Christina Blades into custody without incident. Tomaris White was taken into custody after he attempted to destroy narcotics. Stephen Tankard tried to flee from the residence, but he was taken into custody by troopers a short time later after he resisted arrest and attempted to hide outside. Tankard was taken to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries and was later released.

A search of the home led to the discovery of the following:

• Approximately 3.934 grams of packaged suspected heroin
• Approximately 3.67 grams of suspected raw heroin
• Approximately 6.84 grams of cocaine
• Approximately 21.46 grams of crack cocaine
• Over $4,300 in suspected drug dealing proceeds
• Numerous items of drug paraphernalia

White, Tankard, and Blades were taken to Troop 4 and charged with the following crimes:

Tomaris White, 43, of Dover, Delaware:

• 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)
• Operating a Clandestine Drug Laboratory (Felony)
• Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Tier 1 Quantity (Felony)
• Tampering With Physical Evidence (Felony)
• Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

White was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $116,200 cash bond.

Stephen Tankard, 58, of Millsboro, Delaware:

• Operating a Clandestine Drug Laboratory (Felony)
• Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Maintaining a Drug Property (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Tier 1 Quantity (Felony) – 2 counts
• Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
• Resisting Arrest
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

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

Christina Blades, 45, of Millsboro, Delaware:

• Operating a Clandestine Drug Laboratory (Felony)
• Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony) – 3 counts
• Maintaining a Drug Property (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Tier 1 Quantity (Felony)
• Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Blades was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and released on her own recognizance.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 012423  1217

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