Delaware State Police are investigating a serious injury crash into a residence that occurred early this morning in the Milton area.

On February 4, 2023, at approximately 12:30 a.m., a 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-320, operated by a 20-year-old male, was traveling southbound on Harbeson Road, just north of Diamond Farm Road at a high rate of speed. As the Mercedes approached a gradual right curve in the roadway, it failed to negotiate it and exited the east edge of Harbeson Road. The Mercedes continued traveling in a southeasterly direction striking a stop sign at the intersection of Diamond Farm Road and Harbeson Road. The Mercedes continued to travel across Diamond Farm Road and into the yard of a private residence located on the 17000 block of Harbeson Road. The Mercedes then overturned continuously until striking the attached garage of the residence. The Mercedes traveled through the exterior walls of the garage and came to a final rest, upright on top of the front of a parked 2019 Toyota 4-Runner.

The 20-year-old male operator of the Mercedes from Milton, DE, who was properly restrained was transported to an area hospital in critical condition.

Harbeson Road was closed for approximately 4 hours.

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 Corporal/1 J. Smith by calling 302-703-3267. 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 1800 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 Friday night in the Newark area.

On February 3, 2023, at approximately 6:46 p.m., a 2014 Cadillac SRX was traveling eastbound on New Linden Hill Road, approaching the intersection of Chadd Road. At the time, a 2015 Toyota Rav-4 was leaving Polly Drummond Shopping Center, attempting to drive southbound through the intersection to Chadd Road. The Toyota entered the intersection and drove directly into the path of travel of the Cadillac. The front of the Cadillac then struck the passenger side of the Toyota.

The 26-year-old male operator of the Cadillac was transported to an area hospital, where he is being treated for his injuries.

The 57-year-old operator of the Toyota from Newark, DE was pronounced deceased at the scene. Identification of the victim is pending notification to the next of kin.

There is no impairment suspected at this time.

New Linden Hill Road at Chadd Road was closed for approximately 4 hours.

The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Trooper B. Harris by calling 302-633-5014. 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 1800 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 arrested 61-year-old Tyler Sutton of Lewes, Delaware yesterday afternoon on drug dealing charges following a traffic stop that occurred in Lewes.

On February 2, 2023, at approximately 4:10 p.m., a trooper on patrol observed a gold 2013 Cadillac SRX traveling northbound on Coastal Highway approaching the intersection at Lewes Georgetown Highway. The driver and only occupant of the Cadillac was seen talking on his cell phone, and the trooper conducted a traffic stop on the car in a nearby business parking lot. The trooper contacted the driver, who was identified as Tyler Sutton, and noticed that he appeared to be extremely nervous. Sutton also did not have his license, registration, or proof of insurance in his possession. The trooper asked Sutton to exit the Cadillac, and afterwards he had his drug-certified canine partner conduct a free-air sniff of the car’s exterior. The dog alerted to the presence of an odor of narcotics, and a search of the car led to the discovery of approximately 450 MDMA / ecstasy tablets in the trunk stored in a large plastic bag. Sutton was also found to be in possession of approximately $2,200 in suspected drug dealing proceeds.

Sutton was detained and taken to Troop 7, where he was charged with the following crimes:

• Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance in a Tier 3 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Numerous traffic offense

Sutton was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $52,000 secured bond.

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The Delaware State Police arrested 18-year-old Tyler Schuman of Jacksonville, Florida after he shot into an occupied Felton home yesterday morning.

On January 31, 2023, at approximately 6:54 a.m., troopers responded to a residence on the 100 block of Lake Drive regarding a report of gunshots being fired into the house. When they arrived, troopers learned that the home had been struck several times by shots that were fired from the outside. The residence was occupied by a 43-year-old man, a 40-year-old woman, and three children at the time. No one in the home was hit by gunfire or injured.

Detectives determined that a black Chevrolet Malibu was a suspect vehicle associated with this incident. At approximately 10:20 a.m. a trooper on patrol found the Malibu near the Dairy Queen in Camden. The trooper conducted a traffic stop and contacted the driver and only occupant, identified as Tyler Schuman. Schuman was subsequently taken into custody without incident. A loaded Glock handgun was found underneath the driver’s seat and numerous shell casings were found in the car.

Detectives later discovered that Schuman had driven to the parking lot of the Positive Outcomes Charter School in Camden after the shooting but prior to the police learning about his involvement with this incident. Schuman was in the parking lot for a brief period before leaving the area, and he did not have any contact with the school itself.

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

• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm by a Person Under 21 (Felony)
• Possession of Ammunition by a Person Under 21 (Felony)
• Carrying a Concealed Firearm (Felony)
• Possession of a Weapon in a Safe School Zone (Felon)
• Reckless Endangering First Degree (Felony) – 5 counts

Schuman was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $100,000 cash bond.

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The Delaware State Police have arrested two people for breaking into a Lewes home after troopers responded to a burglary in progress on Sunday night.

On January 29, 2023, at approximately 10:12 p.m., troopers responded to a home on Pecan Court in Lewes regarding subjects who were attempting to break into a residence. The homeowner was not present at the time, but on his security camera he saw a male holding a large knife and walking around the screened-in porch area. Troopers arrived and saw that a screen door and screen window had been cut and a glass window had been shattered. Once troopers and State Police Aviation established a perimeter, the homeowner reported that he could see two suspects inside of his garage. A short time later, two males walked out of the front door wearing face coverings. Troopers attempted to detain one of the suspects at the scene, but he physically resisted arrest. The 17-year-old was taken into custody after a brief struggle, and troopers recovered a large knife that had been concealed in his pocket. The second suspect, identified as 18-year-old Nathan Lagimoniere, was taken into custody without incident.

Lagimoniere and the 17-year-old were taken to Troop 7 and charged with the following crimes:

Nathan Lagimoniere, 18, from Huntingtown, Maryland:

• Burglary Second Degree (Felony)
• Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
• Criminal Mischief

Lagimoniere was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $18,100 cash bond.

17-year-old from Chesapeake Beach, Maryland:

• Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Burglary Second Degree (Felony)
• Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon (Felony)
• Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
• Resisting Arrest
• Criminal Mischief

The 17-year-old was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3 and committed to Stevenson House Detention Center on $30,600 secured bond.

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Last night the Delaware State Police arrested 46-year-old Harold Hampton of Felton, Delaware on gun and DUI charges following a traffic stop that occurred in the Camden area.

On January 28, 2023, at approximately 8:09 p.m., a trooper on patrol observed a gray 2004 Ford Taurus turn onto South State Street from Banning Road. The driver failed to use his turn signal and committed several other moving violations on South State Street. The trooper conducted a traffic stop and contacted the driver, identified as Harold Hampton. The trooper smelled alcohol coming from Hampton’s breath and detected signs of impairment. Hampton was subsequently taken into custody without incident for DUI. A search of the Taurus led to the discovery of a handgun that was concealed under the front passenger seat. Computer checks showed that Hampton has two prior convictions for DUI and is also a convicted felon prohibited from possessing firearms.

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

• Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
• Carrying a Concealed Firearm (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• 3^rd Offense DUI (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm While Under the Influence
• Numerous traffic offenses

Hampton was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $32,100 cash bond.

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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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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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