Delaware State Police are investigating an incident that occurred in Dover yesterday evening where a man threatened another subject with a handgun.

On November 11, 2022, at approximately 9:15 p.m., troopers responded to the Wawa located at 1450 Forest Avenue in Dover regarding an aggravated menacing incident. Troopers contacted the 20-year-old male victim, who advised that he had recently attempted to repossess a vehicle from Mark Morris, 31, of Dover, Delaware. While the victim was at Morris’ residence, Morris approached him, displayed a handgun, and threatened to kill him if he repossessed his vehicle. The victim left the property and traveled to the Wawa to report the incident to the police.

Troopers have attempted to locate Morris but have been unable to do so. Morris currently has several active warrants for his arrest, including a felony criminal warrant issued by Troop 3 for this incident. Morris is described as a white male, approximately 5’11” tall, weighing approximately 360 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes.

Troopers are asking anyone who has information regarding Morris’ whereabouts to contact Delaware State Police Troop 3 at 302-697-4454, 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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 111222  1739

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Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the Millsboro area on Thursday afternoon that left one man injured.

On November 10, 2022, at approximately 1:30 p.m., troopers responded to the 25000 block of Oak Street regarding a shooting that had just occurred. Upon their arrival, troopers contacted a 30-year-old man from Millsboro who had been shot once in his left thigh by an unknown male subject during an altercation. The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment of the wound. No one else was harmed in this incident. 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 please contact Detective P. LaPlaca by calling 302-856-5850. 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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 111222  1337

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Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred during a police pursuit in the Frankford area last night.

On November 11, 2022, at approximately 8:43 p.m., a trooper on patrol in the Clarksville area observed a green 2000 Acura TL commit several moving traffic violations as it traveled westbound on Vines Creek Road west of Powell Farm Road. The trooper attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle, but the operator drove through the front yard of a residence, conducted a U-turn, and began fleeing eastbound on Vines Creek Road. The trooper began pursuing the vehicle as it turned onto westbound Roxana Road. The operator disregarded the trooper’s emergency lights and sirens and committed numerous moving violations as it traveled westbound at a high rate of speed. When the Acura reached the intersection of Roxana Road and Pyle Center Road, the operator disregarded the red traffic signal light and attempted to continue westbound. At this time, a 2020 Volvo tractor trailer was traveling northbound on Pyle Center Road through the intersection, where it had a green light. The Acura subsequently struck the rear wheels of the trailer and became lodged underneath as it was dragged northbound. Both vehicles came to a stop just off the roadway north of the intersection.

The operator and sole occupant of the Acura, a 28-year-old man from Frankford, Delaware, was not properly restrained. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. Identification of the victim is pending notification to the next of kin. Alcohol involvement is unknown at this time. The driver of the Volvo tractor trailer, a 37-year-old man from Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, was properly restrained and was not injured.

No other vehicles were involved in this incident. The intersection was closed for approximately five hours while the collision was investigated and cleared.

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 Sergeant J. Burns by calling 302-703-3269. 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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 111222  1233

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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 their current address. If anyone knows the location of this subject, they are asked to 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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Released: 111122  1515

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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 contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at www.delawarecrimestoppers.com.

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Released: 111122  1510

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Dover, Delaware – The Delaware State Police Superintendent, Colonel Melissa A. Zebley, proudly announces the promotion of Captain Jason H. Sapp to the rank of Major on November 3^rd, 2022.

On July 21^st, 1995, Major Sapp was appointed as a Trooper Recruit to the 64th D.S.P. Academy Class. Upon completing his academy training, he was assigned to Troop 1 and Troop 6 for the Field Training Officer program. After serving in a uniformed patrol capacity at Troop 6 for four years, he was transferred to the Criminal Investigations Unit, specifically the New Castle County Governor’s Task Force, in 2001.  In April of 2002, he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and assumed the role of the officer in charge of the Governor’s Task Force for two years before returning to Troop 2 Patrol as a uniformed patrol supervisor.  In October 2005, he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and assigned to Troop 2, where he served in both uniformed patrol and the Criminal Investigations Unit with oversight of ten special units at various times. Four years later, he was transferred to the Human Resources Section as the Deputy Director, wherein he had direct oversight of the recruitment and hiring of sworn and civilian personnel. Since his promotion to the rank of Captain in July of 2010, he has served as the Director of the State Bureau of Identification, the Troop Commander of Troop 9 in Odessa, the Troop Commander of Troop 2 in Newark, the Director of the Delaware State Police Training Academy as well as the Administrator for the Council on Police Training. In July of 2021, he was transferred to the Office of Strategic Development with oversight of Inspections and Accreditation, Planning and Research, and the Community Engagement Unit. On November 3, 2022, he was promoted to the prestigious rank of Major as a 27-year member of the Division. He will serve on the Executive Staff as the New Castle County Operations Officer.

Major Sapp has served in many leadership roles during his career and brings extensive knowledge, work ethic, and unique skill sets to this new position. He has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Delaware and has also attended the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. At the time of his appointment to Major, he served as the Statewide Honor Guard Commander, a position he has held since September of 2010. Major Sapp is also a member of the Delaware State Police Diversity Council, the Delaware State Police Protocol Committee, the Delaware State Police 100^th Anniversary Committee, the Delaware State Police Museum Board of Directors, and he is the State Director for the American Association of State Troopers.

A resident of Kent County, Major Sapp is a thirteenth-generation Delawarean who is proud to have grown where his roots were planted.  We appreciate his unwavering commitment to dedicated service and hard work to the Delaware State Police and the citizens of our state. We congratulate Major Sapp and his family on his well-earned promotion.

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Delaware State Police have arrested a 23-year-old New Castle man for felony resisting arrest and other charges following a shoplifting investigation that began on Wednesday evening.

On November 9, 2022, at approximately 9:22 p.m., troopers responded to the Walgreens located at 287 Christiana Road in New Castle regarding a shoplifting that had just occurred. The suspect, later identified as Lowell Diggs, had removed merchandise from the store and left the business without rendering payment. At approximately 9:50 p.m., Diggs returned to the Walgreens and troopers were able to contact him in the store. When they did so, Diggs threw a drink bottle at one of the troopers and attempted to run away. Troopers gave chase and tackled Diggs into a store shelf. Diggs then began punching two troopers as they attempted to apprehend him. Troopers were eventually able to gain control of Diggs and take him into custody at the scene. Neither of the two troopers were injured during the incident. Diggs was transported to an area hospital for minor injuries, and he was later released back to police custody.

Investigators learned that Diggs had been the suspect involved in several other shopliftings at the same Walgreens earlier this month and had been banned from entering the store. Diggs was transported to Troop 2 and charged with the following crimes:

• Resisting Arrest With Force or Violence (Felony)
• Offensive Touching of a Law Enforcement Officer – 2 counts
• Shoplifting – 3 counts
• Criminal Mischief
• Disorderly Conduct
• Criminal Trespass Third Degree – 3 counts

Diggs was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 11 and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on $7,500 secured bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 111122  1338

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Delaware State Police have identified Antonio Dejesus, 45, of Bear, Delaware, as the victim who died in a fatal motor vehicle collision on November 10, 2022, in the Dover area.

Delaware State Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision in Dover – Delaware State Police – State of Delaware

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.

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: 111122 1140

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Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on Interstate 95 in the Newark area early this morning.

On November 11, 2022, at approximately 12:43 a.m., a 2020 Kenworth truck was traveling southbound on Interstate 95 in the left center lane north of Churchmans Rd. For unknown reasons, a 2018 gray Nissan Sentra was stopped in the left center lane of southbound Interstate 95. The front right of the Kenworth truck struck the rear left of the Nissan and pushed it into the right lane for a final resting place. The Kenworth truck was able to safely pull onto the left shoulder.

The 24-year-old operator of the Nissan from Chester, Pennsylvania was transported to an area hospital where she is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

The 31-year-old passenger of the Nissan from Wilmington, Delaware was pronounced deceased at the scene. Identification of the victim is pending notification to the next of kin.

The 53-year-old operator of the Kenworth was not injured in the collision.

Interstate 95 southbound was closed for approximately six hours while the collision was investigated, and the roadway was 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 Sergeant Jefferson by calling 302-365-8484. 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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Jason Hatchell

Released: 111122  1058

Delaware State Police have identified the victim who died in a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred on November 8, 2022, in the Millsboro area as James Crowl, 82, of Lewes, Delaware.

State Police Investigating Fatal Parking Lot Collision

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 Sergeant J. Burns by calling 302-703-3269. 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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 111122  0944

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