Delaware State Police have arrested 23-year-old Adam McGonigal of Wilmington, DE for firearms offenses following a traffic stop that occurred in the Wilmington area on Tuesday evening.

On August 16, 2022, at approximately 8:42 p.m., a trooper on patrol observed a green BMW 528i traveling southbound on Philadelphia Pike north of Cauffiel Parkway at a high rate of speed. The trooper began following the vehicle as it turned onto Cauffiel Parkway, still moving at a high rate of speed. The trooper conducted a traffic stop on the BMW on southbound Governor Printz Boulevard and contacted the two occupants. The trooper detected the strong odor of marijuana emitting from the BMW’s interior, and a probable cause search of the vehicle led to the discovery of approximately 11.82 grams of marijuana and a loaded Glock handgun. Further investigation revealed that the firearm belonged to passenger Adam McGonigal. Computer checks of McGonigal showed that he is a convicted felon prohibited from possessing a firearm.

The driver was issued a citation and released from the scene. McGonigal was transported to Troop 1 and charged with the following crimes:

• Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm While Possessing a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon (Felony)
• Possession of Marijuana

McGonigal was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 11 and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on $50,001 cash bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 081722  1113

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Wilmington, DE- Delaware State Police arrested Jose Sanchez Tecuapacho, 38, of New Castle, on traffic charges after rear-ending a State Police patrol vehicle.

On August 15, 2022, at approximately 8:10 p.m., troopers responded to I-495 southbound for a disabled vehicle that was blocking the right lane. A fully marked patrol vehicle was parked in the right lane with its emergency lights activated to warn motorists of the approaching traffic hazard. A Nissan Versa traveling in the right southbound lane of I-495 failed to stop or move into the open lane of travel, which caused its front bumper to collide with the rear bumper of the patrol vehicle. The operator of the Nissan Versa, later identified as Jose Sanchez Tecuapacho, displayed signs of impairment. A preliminary state police investigation suggests alcohol was a factor. Jose was transported to an area hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The trooper, who was seated in the patrol vehicle during the collision, also sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to an area hospital for treatment.

Jose was arrested for the following charges:

• Vehicular Assault 2nd degree (Misdemeanor)
• Driving Under the Influence and Other Traffic-Related Offenses

Jose was arraigned at the Justice of the Peace Court #11, where he was committed to Howard R Young Correctional Institution on a $3000 cash bond.

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Delaware State Police have arrested 53-year-old Aaron Wharton of Millsboro, DE after he assaulted officers during an investigation that occurred in Millsboro on Monday evening.

On August 15, 2022, at approximately 6:34 p.m., troopers responded to a residence on the 20000 block of Laurel Road regarding a complaint of criminal mischief. A trooper arrived at the scene and attempted to contact the suspect of the complaint, later identified as Aaron Wharton, who was observed walking away from the area. Wharton then began running away from the scene when the trooper approached him on foot. The trooper gave chase and attempted to take Wharton into custody. However, Wharton threw dirt into the trooper’s eyes and struck the trooper in the face with his fists, causing injury. After he was taken into custody, Wharton continued to struggle with officers at the scene. Wharton kicked an assisting officer from the Selbyville Police Department and spit into the faces of two troopers.

Wharton refused medical treatment and was transported to Troop 4, where he was charged with the following crimes:

• Assault Second Degree of a Law Enforcement Officer (Felony)
• Resisting Arrest With Force or Violence (Felony)
• Offensive Touching of a Law Enforcement Officer – 2 counts
• Offensive Touching of Another With a Bodily Fluid – 2 counts
• Criminal Mischief

Wharton was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 3 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $32,200 cash bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 081622  1026

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Delaware State Police have identified the victims who died during a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on August 11, 2022, in Newark as Bruce Whittier, 37, of Havre de Grace, Maryland and Lamar Brubaker, 27, of Halethorpe, Maryland.

Delaware State Police Investigating Double Fatal Collision

*Traffic Advisory* Delaware State Police Investigating Serious 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 Senior Corporal M. Calio by calling 302-365-8483. 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: 081622  0927

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Delaware State Police are on the scene of a motor vehicle collision that occurred today, August 15, 2022, at approximately 1:00 p.m. at the intersection of Old Baltimore Pike and Christiana Road (Route 273) in Christiana. As a result of the crash, the traffic control signals have temporarily lost power. DelDOT will be responding to repair and restore power to the signals as soon as possible. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes of travel.

For updated road closure information and traffic conditions, log on to:

http://www.deldot.gov/Traffic/travel_advisory/index.shtml#advisories

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 081522  1328

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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 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 calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the www.delawarecrimestoppers.com, or 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 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 Jason Hatchell

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The Delaware State Police have a large police presence in the area of Dupont Parkway and Chestnut Lane, Townsend. As a result, Dupont Parkway in both directions is restricted down to one lane. The incident is contained to this specific location at this time, the area is secure and there is no threat to public safety.

There are no road closures at this time. Motorists are advised to avoid the area.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Jason Hatchell

Released: 081222 1753

Delaware State Police have identified the victim who died during a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on August 10, 2022, in Dover as Ayonna Gill-Black, 18, of Dover, Delaware.

Delaware State Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision

*Traffic Advisory* State Police Investigating Serious 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 W. Booth by calling 302-698-8451. 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

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Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that claimed the lives of two individuals last night in the Newark area.

The collision occurred on August 11, 2022, at approximately 10:22 p.m., a silver 2020 BMW M2 was traveling southbound on Interstate-95 approaching the area of Churchmans Road. For an unknown reason, the BMW became disabled in the middle lane. At this time, a white 2017 Freightliner box truck was traveling southbound on I-95 and had entered into the middle lane of travel.  The front center of the box truck struck the rear center of the BMW for point of impact.  As a result of the collision the box truck became connected to the BMW and pushed it in southern direction, towards the right shoulder where the vehicles came to rest.  The front of the box truck then caught fire.

The 50-year-old operator of the box truck was able to escape from the vehicle prior to the front of the vehicle catching fire.  The operator was not injured in the crash.

The operator of the BMW a 37-year-old man of Havre De Grace, MD and the front seat passenger a 27-year-old man of Halethorpe, MD were pinned inside the vehicle.  The two occupants were pronounced deceased at the scene of the collision. The fire did not spread to the passenger compartment of the BMW.

The area of the collision is dark and there are no lights on the highway.

Interstate-95 southbound was closed at RT 141 for approximately 6 hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit are continuing to investigate this fatal collision. Anyone who witnessed this collision is asked to contact Cpl/2 Calio at 302.365.8483. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at www.delawarecrimestoppers.com

*Traffic Advisory* Delaware State Police Investigating Serious Collision

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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Jason Hatchell

Released: 081222 1002