Wilmington – Delaware State Police are investigating the robbery of Panera Bread.

On June 24th, 2022, at approximately 12:32 a.m., troopers responded to Panera Bread located at 2311 Concord Pike in Wilmington. The investigation revealed that an unknown male forced entry into the business through the front glass. Once inside, the suspect confronted an employee and demanded the employee’s cellphone. The suspect was able to gain control over the cellphone after a brief struggle. The suspect then exited the store and returned with suspect #2 moments later. During this time, the employee was able to escape through a rear door and call 911 at a nearby location. The two unknown male suspects were dressed in dark clothing. No one was injured during the incident.

Delaware State Police Troop 2 is actively investigating this incident. Anyone with information regarding this case can contact Detective J. Lucyk by calling (302) 365-8388. Information may also be provided 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

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 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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Delaware State Police are seeking the public’s assistance with locating 24-year-old Enrico Giangiacomo of Dover, Delaware. Enrico currently has an active felony criminal warrant from an investigation that started in February 2022. He also has a capias for terroristic threatening.

Enrico is approximately 5’ 7” tall, weighing 150 lbs., with brown eyes and black hair. He may be in the Dover or Camden area. Attempts to locate Enrico have been unsuccessful.

Delaware State Police Troop 3 continue to investigate this case. Anyone with information regarding Enrico’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact troopers at 302-697-4454. Information may also be provided 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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Delaware State Police have arrested 18-year-old Samuel Mondestin of Seaford, DE for reckless endangering and other charges following a shooting incident that occurred in the Lincoln area on Wednesday afternoon.

On June 22, 2022 at approximately 3:07 p.m., troopers responded to the 10000 block of Greentop Road for a report of shots fired. The ensuing investigation revealed that two subjects in a Toyota Corolla had fired several gunshots at a nearby residence before fleeing the area. At the time, the home was not occupied by its three inhabitants, a 58-year old male, a 56-year-old female, and a 22-year-old male. No one was injured in this incident, and the home itself was not struck by gunfire. Troopers located the Corolla on Haflinger Road soon afterwards, and operator Samuel Mondestin was taken into custody at the scene without incident.

Mondestin was transported to Troop 4 and charged with the following offenses:

• Reckless Endangering First Degree (Felony) – 3 counts
• Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)

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

The second suspect involved in this incident remains at-large. The Delaware State Police Major Crimes Unit is currently investigating this incident. Anyone who witnessed this incident or has any information regarding this case is asked to contact Detective D. Hickman by calling 302-752-3856. 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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Delaware State Police have arrested 25-year-old Wymere Guy of Wilmington, DE on felony drug charges following an investigation that began on Wednesday morning.

On June 22, 2022 at approximately 10:30 a.m., troopers responded to the 400 block of South Dupont Highway in New Castle attempting to locate Wymere Guy. Guy was a known fugitive who had several active criminal warrants for his arrest. Troopers observed Guy in an apartment complex parking lot holding a bag. When troopers attempted to contact Guy, he discarded the bag and began fleeing the area on foot. Troopers gave chase and were able to apprehend guy a short distance away without further incident. A search of the recovered bag led to the discovery of approximately 3.822 grams of suspected heroin.

Guy was transported to Troop 6 where he was charged with the following crimes:

• 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)
• Tampering With Evidence (Felony)
• Resisting Arrest

Guy was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 2 and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on $7,600 cash bond.

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New Castle – Delaware State Police are investigating the robbery of Dollar Tree.

On June 21^st, 2022, at approximately 12:54 p.m., troopers responded to Dollar Tree at 1230 Beaver Brook Plaza in New Castle. The investigation revealed that the unknown white male suspect entered the store as an employee was waiting on customers. When the employee opened the cash register, the suspect approached the employee and began trying to grab money from the cash register. The employee quickly shut the cash register and the suspect pushed the employee away. The suspect then pulled out a knife and attempted to open the cash register but was unsuccessful, so he took the entire cash drawer and fled toward a development named Chaddwyk. No one was injured during the incident.

Delaware State Police Troop 2 is actively investigating this incident. Anyone with information regarding this case can contact Detective J. Dempsey by calling (302) 365-8472. Information may also be provided 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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Delaware State Police have identified the victim who died during a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on June 19, 2022 in the Delaware City area as Jade Lassiter, 37, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Delaware State Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Collision

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this collision. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Master Corporal J. Breen by calling 302-834-2620. 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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Released: 062122  1404

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Newark– Delaware State Police are investigating the robbery of Walgreens.

On June 20th, 2022, at approximately 4 p.m., troopers responded to Walgreens at 500 Plaza Drive in Newark. The investigation revealed that the suspect entered Walgreens and demanded the employee give him money from both front registers. The employee provided the suspect with money, and then the suspect fled outside toward the north side of the building.

Delaware State Police Troop 2 is actively investigating this incident. Anyone with information regarding this case can 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-TIP-3333 or via the internet at www.delawarecrimestoppers.com

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Delaware State Police have arrested 43-year-old Charles Comegys of Sudlersville, Maryland on DUI and drug charges following a traffic stop that occurred in the Camden area on Saturday evening.

On June 18, 2022 at approximately 5:57 p.m., a trooper on patrol observed a gray GMC Sierra traveling westbound on Charles Polk Road at the intersection of John Clarke Road. The operator of the Sierra appeared to be falling asleep behind the wheel, and the pickup truck struck a posted stop sign at this intersection. The trooper attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the truck on POW-MIA Parkway, but the operator failed to stop. The Sierra continued onto southbound South Dupont Highway, and the trooper noticed that the driver threw a bag out of the window and onto the road. The operator committed several other moving violations before coming to a stop on Old North Road west of Old Camden Road. Contact was made with the driver, identified as Charles Comegys, who showed signs of impairment. A DUI investigation ensued, and Comegys was taken into custody at the scene without further incident. A search of the Sierra led to the discovery of drug paraphernalia. The discarded bag was recovered from South Dupont Highway, and it was found to contain approximately 31.68 grams of suspected heroin.

Comegys was transported to Troop 3 and charged with the following offenses:

• Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Tier 3 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance in a Tier 3 Quantity (Felony)
• Tampering With Physical Evidence (Felony)
• Disregarding a Police Officer Signal (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Driving a Vehicle Under the Influence of Drugs
• Numerous traffic offenses

Comegys was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 7 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $62,406 cash bond.

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Released: 061922  1652

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

On June 19, 2022 at approximately 5:24 a.m., an unknown male subject entered the Royal Farms convenience store located at 2160 New Castle Avenue and approached the cashier’s counter. The suspect confronted an employee with a rifle and demanded money and cigarettes. After the victim complied, the suspect fled from the business on foot and was last seen running southbound through the gas station parking lot towards an unknown destination. Troopers responded to the scene and canvassed the surrounding area but were unable to locate the suspect. No one was injured in this incident.

The suspect is described as a black male in his 20’s, approximately 6’00” tall with a thin build. There are no surveillance images available at this time.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit is currently investigating the incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective R. Kirchenbauer by calling 302-365-8428. 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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Released: 061922  1637

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

On June 19, 2022 at approximately 12:31 a.m., a white 2014 Chevrolet Cruze was traveling northbound on South Dupont Highway just north of the intersection at Mid-County Drive. At this time, a 37-year-old female pedestrian from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was crossing South Dupont Highway from west to east and entered into the path of the Cruze. As a result, the right front of the Cruze struck the pedestrian in the roadway.

Both the operator, a 24-year-old woman from Wilmington, DE, and the passenger, a 24-year-old woman from Middletown, DE, were properly restrained. Neither individual requested medical attention at the scene. The female pedestrian was not carrying any lighting device and was not utilizing a crosswalk at the time of the incident. She sustained critical injuries and was transported via ambulance to an area hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased. Identification of the victim is pending notification to the next-of-kin.

No other injuries were reported. The roadway was closed for approximately three hours while the collision was investigated and cleared.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this collision. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Master Corporal J. Breen by calling 302-834-2620. 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: 061922  1614

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