One Man Arrested, One Woman Wanted for Felony Shoplifting

Delaware State Police have arrested 40-year-old Phillip Plummer of Dover, Delaware for felony shoplifting and other charges following an investigation that began in Dover last week.

On December 15, 2022, troopers responded to the Walmart located at 36 Jerome Drive regarding a shoplifting that had occurred earlier in the day. Troopers learned that a male suspect, later identified as Phillip Plummer, had left the store through an emergency exit without paying for a cart full of merchandise. A similar incident had also occurred on December 12, 2022, where the same suspect had left the store with a cart full of unpaid items. This time, the suspect was accompanied by a female, who was later identified as 41-year-old Angela Hoffman of Dover, Delaware.

On December 19, 2022, troopers again responded to Walmart for a report of a shoplifting. It was discovered that Plummer had attempted to push a full cart out of the store’s emergency exit but was apprehended by loss prevention. Plummer was taken into custody by troopers and was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. Hoffman had been accompanying Plummer this time as well, but she fled the scene prior to police arrival.

Plummer was transported to Troop 9, where he was charged with the following crimes:

Shoplifting Over $1,500 (Felony)
Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Criminal Trespass Third Degree

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

Angela Hoffman is currently wanted on felony charges of Shoplifting Over $1,500 and Conspiracy Second Degree. Troopers are asking anyone who has information regarding Hoffman’s whereabouts to contact Trooper First Class N. Valenti of Delaware State Police Troop 9 at 302-378-5749, or by calling 9-1-1. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at www.delawarecrimestoppers.com.

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Delaware State Police have identified the victim who died in a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on December 16, 2022, in the New Castle area as Matthew Scully, 36, of Newark, Delaware.

Delaware State Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision

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. Breen by calling 302-365-8486. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at www.delawarecrimestoppers.com.

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 arrested 27-year-old Gadiel Haro of Magnolia, Delaware for murder and other charges following an investigation that began early Tuesday morning.

On December 20, 2022, at approximately 12:26 a.m., troopers responded to the 400 block of Stevenson Drive in Magnolia regarding a physical altercation. Upon their arrival, troopers discovered that Gadiel Haro had been involved in a dispute with his girlfriend, a 26-year-old woman from Magnolia, Delaware. During the dispute, Haro assaulted his girlfriend while in the presence of a 3-year-old juvenile and 6-year-old juvenile. The children ran from the house and asked for help from their neighbor, a 42-year-old man from Magnolia, Delaware. The neighbor responded to Haro’s home, and Haro began intentionally choking the victim, causing him to fall unconscious.

The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. Identification is pending notification to his family and relatives. Troopers took Haro into custody without incident and transported him to Troop 3, where he was charged with the following crimes:

Murder Second Degree (Felony)
Strangulation (Felony)
Endangering the Welfare of a Child (2 counts)
Offensive Touching

Haro was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 2 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $1,007,500 cash bond.

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 arrested 57-year-old George Elliott of Ocean View, Delaware for sixth-offense DUI following a traffic stop that occurred in Lincoln last night.

On December 20, 2022, at approximately 9:05 p.m., a trooper on patrol observed a 2018 black Ford pickup truck traveling northbound on Dupont Boulevard in the area of East Hudson Pond Road. The trooper observed as the truck driver failed to maintain travel within a single lane, and a traffic stop was conducted. The trooper contacted the driver, identified as George Elliott, and detected signs of impairment. A DUI investigation ensued, and Elliott was subsequently taken into custody without incident. A computer check of Elliott revealed that he had five prior DUI convictions.

Elliott was transported to Troop 5 and charged with 6^th Offense DUI and other traffic offenses. Elliott was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 3 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $5,101 cash bond.

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Delaware State Police are currently on the scene of a serious motor vehicle collision on North DuPont Highway (Route 13) in the New Castle area. As a result, southbound Route 13 is closed in the area of Fernwood Avenue for an extended period. Motorists are urged to seek alternate routes of travel to avoid delays. This collision is in the early stages of the investigation. Additional details will be released once they become available.

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Delaware State Police have identified the victim who died in a fatal motorcycle collision that occurred on December 18, 2022, in the Magnolia area as Ralph Marlow, 42, of Felton, Delaware.

State Police Investigate Fatal Motorcycle Collision

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 Master Corporal J. Lane by calling 302-698-8457. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at www.delawarecrimestoppers.com.

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Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal collision involving a motorcycle that occurred in the Magnolia area yesterday afternoon.

On December 18, 2022, at approximately 3:48 p.m., a blue 2018 GMC Yukon was traveling eastbound on Irish Hill Road approaching the intersection at Almond Avenue. At the same time, a 2011 Suzuki GSX-R600 motorcycle was traveling westbound on Irish Hill Road approaching the same intersection. The Yukon began turning left onto Almond Avenue and crossed into the westbound lanes of Irish Hill Road and into the path of the Suzuki. As a result, the front tire of the motorcycle struck the left front bumper of the Yukon. The motorcycle driver was ejected, and the Yukon stopped a short time later.

The driver of the motorcycle, a 42-year-old man from Felton, Delaware, was wearing a helmet. He was taken to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased. Identification of the victim is pending notification to his family and relatives. The driver of the Yukon, a 37-year-old man from Magnolia, Delaware, was wearing his seatbelt. The three passengers of the Yukon, which included a 55-year-old woman, a 9-year-old girl, an 8-year-old girl, and a 2-year-old girl, were all properly restrained. None of the occupants of the GMC were injured.

No other vehicles were involved in this collision. The roadway was closed for approximately three hours 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 Master Corporal J. Lane by calling 302-698-8457. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at www.delawarecrimestoppers.com.

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Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred Friday afternoon in the New Castle area.

On December 16, 2022, at approximately 12:15 p.m., a 2017 Subaru BRZ was traveling southbound on East Basin Road (Route 141) in the area of William Penn High School at an apparent high rate of speed. For unknown reasons, the Subaru left the roadway south of Stockton Drive and entered into the grass median, where it began sliding sideways as it entered into the northbound lanes of Route 141. At the time, a 2016 Ford F-150 was traveling northbound on Route 141 in the left lane of two northbound lanes of travel and the front of the Subaru struck the left rear tire of the Ford. The Subaru continued traveling in the left northbound lane of Route 141 and the front of a 2020 BMW X5 struck the passenger side of the Subaru. After the vehicles separated, a 2022 Hyundai Sonata traveling northbound in the right lane of Route 141 northbound sideswiped the Subaru with its passenger side.

The operator of the Subaru, a 36-year-old male from Newark, who was properly restrained was pronounced deceased at the scene. Identification of the victim is pending notification to the next of kin. Excessive speed appears to be a factor at this time. Impairment is pending a toxicology analysis by the Division of Forensic Science.

The 60-year-old male operator of the BMW who was properly restrained was transported to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

The 47-year-old male operator of the Ford and 38-year-old male operator of the Hyundai who were both wearing their seatbelts were not injured in the crash.

Route 141 was closed between Stockton Drive and Frenchtown Road (Route 273) for approximately 3 hours while the crash was investigated, and the roadway 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. Breen by calling 302-365-8486. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at www.delawarecrimestoppers.com.

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 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 his current address. If anyone knows the location of Anthony Thomas, please call 302-672-5306. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, or via the internet at www.delawarecrimestoppers.com.

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The following subjects are not wanted. This is a Homeless Sex Offender Public Notification. If you have information that the listed subjects are occupying a residence, please call 302-672-5306. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at www.delawarecrimestoppers.com.

Homeless Sex Offender