Delaware State Police are on the scene of a serious motor vehicle collision that occurred tonight, August 11, 2022, at approximately 10:22 p.m., on Interstate 95 in the area of Churchmans Road, Newark, DE.

As a result of the crash, all southbound lanes of Interstate 95 are closed for emergency response vehicles at the scene. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes of travel. The road closure is anticipated to be lengthy, with no estimated time for a re-opening.

The investigation is in the early stages with further details being released as they become available.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Jason Hatchell

Released: 081122 2310

Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred in the Dover area on Wednesday morning.

On August 10, 2022, at approximately 8:20 a.m., a tan 2004 Pontiac Vibe was stopped at a stop sign facing northbound on Fox Road at the intersection with North Little Creek Road. At the same time, a white 2019 Dodge Ram pickup truck was traveling eastbound on North Little Creek Road approaching the intersection at Fox Road. For unknown reasons, the Vibe entered the intersection and into the path of the Ram. As a result, the front of the Dodge Ram struck the left side of the Pontiac Vibe. After impact, both the Vibe and the Ram pickup truck traveled in a northeasterly direction until they came to rest near the westbound shoulder area of North Little Creek Road.

The operator of the Dodge Ram, a 42-year-old male from Camden-Wyoming, DE, was not properly restrained. He was transported to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the Pontiac Vibe, an 18-year-old female from Dover, DE, was properly restrained. She was pronounced deceased at the scene. Identification of the victim is pending notification to the next of kin.

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

*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

Released: 081122  1403

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Delaware State Police are on the scene of a serious personal injury motor vehicle collision that occurred today, August 10, 2022, at approximately 8:30 a.m. on Little Creek Road and Fox Road in the Dover area. As a result of the crash, the roadways will be closed for emergency response vehicles at the scene. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes of travel. The road closure is anticipated to last several hours.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 081022  0931

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Delaware State Police Community Engagement Unit   Operation Troopers Have Your BACKpack   The Community Engagement Unit is Requesting School Supplies to Benefit School-Aged Children in Our Communities.   Donations Accepted:

Now until, Monday August 22, 2022 Delaware State Police Troops Donation boxes at all Delaware State Police Federal Credit Union locations Items will be distributed at the start of the school year

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Sergeant India Sturgis

Released: 080922 1557

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Delaware State Police have arrested 43-year-old Caheim Drake of Salisbury, Maryland on felony drug charges following a traffic stop that was conducted in Viola on Friday evening.

On August 5, 2022, at approximately 10:00 p.m., troopers on patrol observed a black 2018 Acura TLX traveling southbound on South Dupont Highway approaching Viola. Troopers noticed that the driver of the Acura failed to utilize his turn signal when he conducted a lane change. A traffic stop was initiated on South Dupont Highway in the area of East Evens Road and contact was made with the operator of the vehicle, identified as Caheim Drake. During the stop, a Delaware State Police canine conducted a free-air scan of the Acura. The canine alerted to the presence of an odor of narcotics, and Drake was searched at the scene. Troopers discovered that Drake was in possession of approximately 84.24 grams of cocaine and approximately 3.02 grams of marijuana.

Drake was taken into custody without incident and transported to Troop 3, where he was charged with the following offenses:

• Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance in a Tier 3 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Tier 3 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Possession of Marijuana
• Failure to Signal

Drake was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 7 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $80,102 secured bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 080922  1201

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Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Sunday morning in the New Castle area.

On August 7, 2022, at approximately 2:00 a.m., an employee of Bimbo Bakeries USA, located at 30 Parkway Circle in New Castle, attempted to start his delivery truck when he noticed that the catalytic converter had been removed. Shortly afterwards, the employee was approached by three subjects in the parking lot. One of the subjects produced a handgun and demanded that the employee surrender his cell phone. The employee complied, and the three suspects subsequently fled the area in a dark-colored SUV towards an unknown destination. Further investigation revealed that a large number of catalytic converters had been removed from numerous trucks parked at the business complex.

All three suspects were described as black males wearing dark clothing. There are no surveillance images available at this time. The employee was not injured in this incident.

Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit is currently investigating the incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective D. Armstrong by calling 302-365-8440. Information may also be provided by sending a Private Facebook Message to the Delaware State Police, 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: 080722  1432

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Delaware State Police have arrested 30-year-old Allan Stevens of Bear, DE on felony drug charges following an investigation that began on Friday afternoon.

On August 5, 2022, at approximately 3:00 p.m., troopers responded to the Governor’s Square Shopping Center, located at 901 Governors Place in Bear, regarding a subject who was reported to be distributing narcotics from his vehicle at this location. Upon their arrival, troopers located a silver 2015 Dodge Challenger that was occupied by operator Allan Stevens. When troopers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Stevens, he disregarded their commands and reversed into a State Police vehicle. Stevens then exited his car and attempted to flee the scene on foot. Troopers gave chase and were able to take Stevens into custody after a Taser deployment. A search of Stevens led to the discovery of approximately 15.31 grams of methamphetamine, approximately 8.27 grams of marijuana, and over $1,000 in suspected drug proceeds.

No troopers were injured in this incident. Stevens was treated at a nearby medical facility for minor injuries. He was then transported to Troop 6, where he was charged with the following offenses:

• Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance in a Tier 2 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Tier 2 Quantity (Felony)
• Resisting Arrest With Force or Violence (Felony)
• Resisting Arrest
• Disorderly Conduct
• Possession of Marijuana

Stevens was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 2 and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on $9,501 secured bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 080622  1454

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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 sending a Private Facebook Message to the Delaware State Police, 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: 080522  1916

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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 offender after he either failed to register or re-register his current address. If anyone knows the location of this subject, 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 sending a Private Facebook Message to the Delaware State Police or 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: 080522  1810

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The Delaware State Police would like to warn the public about leaving their cars unattended and unlocked while idling.

Delaware State Police Criminal Investigative Units have recently been handling numerous vehicle thefts occurring throughout the State of Delaware.  A large majority of the thefts have occurred at gas station and convenience store parking lots where a vehicle was left unattended, idling, and unlocked. Victims often leave their car running while they go into a store to make a purchase. Investigations show that suspects will specifically look for and target unattended vehicles idling in parking lots.

Additionally, Delaware law states: (Title 21, § 4182) Unattended motor vehicle.  No person driving or in charge of a motor vehicle shall permit it to stand unattended without first stopping the engine, locking the ignition, removing the key and effectively setting the brake thereon. For a first offense, a fine of $25.00 – $75.00 can be imposed.

The Delaware State Police remind everyone to Lock It… or Lose It.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 080322  1132

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