The Delaware State Police have identified the man who died in the fatal pedestrian collision that occurred on February 10, 2023, in the Wilmington area as Anthony Causi, 43, of Wilmington, Delaware.

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: 021423  1005

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Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Interstate 95 in the Claymont area early this morning.

On February 13, 2023, at approximately 2:50 a.m., troopers responded to the Wilmington Hospital for two victims, a 33-year-old male and a 30-year-old male both from Wilmington, DE who sustained gunshot wounds. Investigation revealed the two victims, and a third rear-seat occupant were traveling in a Nissan Altima in the left lane of southbound Interstate 95 in the area of Darley Road. While traveling an unknown vehicle in the right lane began shooting at the passenger side of their vehicle. The 33-year-old operator was struck once in the face and the 30-year-old front-seat passenger was shot once in the upper torso. The operator pulled to the right shoulder of I-95 and an occupant contacted the police. Subsequently, the operator was able to drive to the Wilmington Emergency Room where both victims are being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.  The Altima with damage from multiple bullet holes was located in front of the emergency room.

Troopers responded to the location of the shooting and located five shell casings on I-95 southbound.

There is currently no description of the suspect vehicle.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigation Unit continues to investigate this case. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this incident to please contact Detective B. Timmons by calling 302-365-8434. 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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Jason Hatchell

Released: 021323 1227

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The Delaware State Police have identified the man who died on February 11, 2023, in a fatal two-car collision in Felton as Leslie Wix, 90, of Farmington, Delaware.

State Police Investigating Fatal Two-Car Crash

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 Sergeant J. Wheatley by calling 302-698-8518. 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: 021223  1622

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The Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred in Dover late yesterday afternoon.

On February 10, 2023, at approximately 5:30 p.m., a 28-year-old man was walking northbound on North Dupont Highway south of Rose Bowl Road when he was unexpectedly approached from behind by two unknown black males. One of the suspects held what was believed to be a handgun to the victim’s head while one of the suspects took the victim’s wallet from his pocket. Both suspects then fled into a nearby wooded area on foot. The victim was not injured during the robbery.

There are no further descriptions of the two suspects, and no images or surveillance videos are available at this time.

The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this case. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this incident to please contact Detective S. Ryan by calling 302-698-8443. 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: 021123  1725

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The Delaware State Police are investigating a bank robbery that occurred yesterday afternoon in Wilmington.

On February 10, 2023, at approximately 2:10 p.m., an unknown white male entered the Artisans’ Bank located at 4901 Kirkwood Highway, approached the two desk tellers, a 28-year-old woman and a 30-year-old woman, and demanded money. The suspect implied that he had a gun, and the two tellers complied and surrendered an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect then fled from the bank towards an unknown destination. Troopers attempted to locate the suspect but were unable to do so. No one was injured during the robbery.

The suspect is described as a white male in his 30’s, approximately 5’08” tall, weighing approximately 150-160 pounds with a thin build, and wearing dark clothing. There are no images or surveillance videos available at this time.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate this case. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this incident to please contact Detective B. Harris by calling 302-365-8410. 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: 021123  1706

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The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal collision that occurred this morning in the town limits of Felton.

On February 11, 2023, at approximately 10:29 a.m., a red 2012 Ford Focus was traveling northbound on South Dupont Highway approaching the intersection at Midstate Road. At this time, a white Acura RLX was stopped at the red light on westbound Midstate Road waiting to turn left onto southbound South Dupont Highway. The red light turned to a green arrow for the Acura, and the green light turned to a red light for the Ford. The Acura began to turn left, but the driver of the Ford did not stop for the red light and continued northbound. As a result, the Ford struck the driver’s side of the Acura, causing both cars to come to a stop in the intersection.

The driver of the Ford Focus, a 25-year-old man from Smyrna, Delaware, was not injured. The driver of the Acura, a 66-year-old woman from Felton, Delaware, was taken by ambulance to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. The front-seat passenger of the Acura, a 90-year-old man from Farmington, Delaware, was also taken by ambulance to an area hospital for his injuries but died later in the afternoon. Identification of the victim is pending notification to his family and relatives.

No other vehicles were involved in this collision. The roadway was closed for approximately one hour 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 Sergeant J. Wheatley by calling 302-698-8518. 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: 021123  1631

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The Delaware State Police have arrested 29-year-old Colby Camper of Harrington, Delaware on gun and drug charges following a traffic stop that occurred late last night in Seaford.

On February 10, 2023, at approximately 11:40 p.m., a trooper on patrol observed a white Honda Civic traveling southbound on Coverdale Road south of Mill Park Drive at a very high rate of speed. The trooper stopped the Civic and contacted the driver, identified as Colby Camper. Camper did not have his license with him and appeared to be very nervous. During the stop the trooper learned that Camper had just purchased drugs and had a gun inside of the car. Camper was taken into custody at the scene without incident, and a search of the Civic led to the discovery of a concealed handgun, approximately 9 grams of marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.

Camper was taken to Troop 5, where he was charged with the following offenses:

• Possession of a Firearm While Possessing a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Carrying a Concealed Firearm (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Possession of Marijuana
• Numerous traffic offenses

Camper was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3 and was committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $15,300 secured bond.

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Released: 021123  1602

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The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal collision involving a pedestrian that occurred last night in Wilmington.

On February 10, 2023, at approximately 9:17 p.m., a blue 2017 Honda Accord was traveling southbound on Marsh Road approaching the intersection at Silverside Road. At the same time, a pedestrian was crossing Marsh Road walking from west to east. For unknown reasons, the pedestrian walked directly into the path of the Accord, which led to him being fatally struck in the area of Branmar Plaza.

The pedestrian, a 43-year-old man from Wilmington, Delaware, was not walking on a crosswalk or using a flashlight. He was taken to a nearby hospital for serious injuries but died later in the evening. Identification of the victim is pending notification to his family and relatives. The driver of the Accord, a 58-year-old man from Wilmington, Delaware, was wearing his seatbelt and was not injured.

No other cars were involved in this incident. 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: 021123  1537

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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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 021023  1540

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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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 021023  1508

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