Traffic Advisory- Judith Road Closed for Serious Injury Collision

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Sergeant India Sturgis

Released: 052522 1953

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Delaware State Police Investigating Shooting, Suspect Remains At-Large

Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred in the Capitol Park neighborhood of Dover on Tuesday morning.

On May 24, 2022, at approximately 11:54 p.m., troopers responded to the residences on Congress Place regarding a report of shots fired. The ensuing investigation revealed that 45-year-old Jaron Jones of Dover, DE, had been involved in an argument with a neighbor. During the argument, Jones fired several shots toward the neighbor, which struck the victim, a 45-year-old man from Clayton, DE., who was standing nearby. Jones subsequently fled the area in a black Buick Enclave SUV and was last seen traveling northbound on Bay Road towards an unknown destination. The victim sustained gunshot wounds to his torso and arm. He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he is currently in serious but stable condition.

Attempts to locate Jones have been unsuccessful, and his current whereabouts are unknown. Jones is described as a black male, approximately 6’03” tall and weighing approximately 215 pounds. A photograph of Jones’ vehicle has been provided.

Vehicle

Troopers are asking anyone who has information regarding Jones’ whereabouts to contact Detective T. Ford of the Troop 3 Criminal Investigations Unit at 302-698-8569 or by calling 9-1-1. 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: 052522 1746

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Delaware State Police Offer Moped Safety Tips for the Summer

Delaware State Police wish to provide the following moped safety tips video for the upcoming summer months. With these tips in mind, motorists can prevent crashes and arrive safely at their destinations.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 052522 1744

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Troopers Arrest Subject for Drug Charges Following Criminal Investigation

Delaware State Police have arrested 36-year-old George Reha of Seaford, DE on drug charges following a criminal investigation that began on Tuesday afternoon.

On May 24, 2022, at approximately 12:46 p.m., troopers responded to a residence located on the 22000 block of Ross Station Road in Seaford regarding a report of a disturbance. Upon their arrival, troopers made contact with a resident, identified as George Reha. During the course of their investigation, troopers discovered that Reha was in possession of approximately 3.41 grams of cocaine, approximately 19.80 grams of marijuana, and over $34,000 of suspected drug proceeds. Reha was subsequently taken into custody at the scene without incident.

Reha was transported to Troop 5 and charged with the following crimes:

Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
Possession of Marijuana
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Reha was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 2 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $11,000 secured bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 052522 1421

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Troopers Seek Public’s Assistance With Locating Wanted Subject

Delaware State Police are seeking the public’s assistance with locating 49-year-old John Swigart of North East, MD. Swigart currently has an active felony criminal warrant out of Troop 7 for an incident that occurred on May 19, 2022.

Swigart is described as a white male, approximately 5’11” tall, weighing approximately 210 pounds, with short brown hair and hazel eyes. He may be operating a silver Infinity hatchback with unknown Maryland registration plates. His current whereabouts are unknown.

Attempts to locate Swigart have been unsuccessful. Troopers are asking anyone who has information regarding his whereabouts to contact Troop 7 at 302-644-5020, or by calling 9-1-1. 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 Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 052522 0935

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Update – Victim Identified Delaware State Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision

Delaware State Police have identified the victim who died during a fatal single-vehicle collision that occurred on May 19, 2022, in the Georgetown area as Brianna Wright, 23, of Salisbury, MD.

The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this collision. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this incident to please contact Senior Corporal R. Albert by calling 302-703-3266. 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: 052522 0930

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Homeless Sex Offender Notification

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, or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, or via the internet at www.delawarecrimestoppers.com. Badson Hibbs Vandyke Williams

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 052022 1908

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Delaware State Police S.O.A.R. Searching for Wanted Sex Offenders

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 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.

Patchett Downes McGhee McGuire

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 052022 1759

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Troopers Seek Public’s Assistance in Identifying Shoplifters

Delaware State Police are seeking the public’s assistance with attempting to identify two suspects who shoplifted from the Lowe’s in Lewes on Monday evening.

On May 16, 2022, at approximately 8:28 p.m., an unknown white male subject and an unknown white female subject entered the Lowe’s located at 20364 Plantation Road and removed a large amount of merchandise from the store without rendering payment for the items. The suspects then entered a black Chevrolet Cruze in the parking lot and were last seen departing from the area towards Plantation Road. No vehicle registration information is available, and their destination is unknown.

The white male suspect is described as approximately 5’11” tall, weighing approximately 235 pounds, with a larger build. He is missing the lower portion of his right arm. The white female suspect is described as approximately 5’10” tall, weighing approximately 150 pounds, with black hair and an average build. It is believed that both suspects may be involved in similar shoplifting incidents throughout the state.

Suspects Suspect Vehicle

Delaware State Police Troop 7 continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking that anyone who can identify these suspects to please contact Trooper H. LeCates by calling 302-644-5020. 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: 052022 1318

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Delaware State Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision

Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred in the Georgetown area on Thursday evening.

On May 19, 2022, at approximately 5:52 p.m., a 2015 Honda Civic was traveling southbound on East Trap Pond Road approaching the intersection at Hardscrabble Road, where there is a posted stop sign. At the same time, a 2014 Honda Accord was traveling westbound on Hardscrabble Road approaching the intersection at East Trap Pond Road. Hardscrabble Road is a through-way at this location and vehicle traffic is not required to stop. For unknown reasons, the Civic failed to stop at the posted stop sign and continued into the intersection directly into the path of the Accord. As a result, the front of the Accord struck the left front of the Civic. After the collision, the Civic was forced off the roadway and rolled once before coming to rest in a residential yard. The Accord was also forced off the roadway and came to rest in a residential yard.

Both operators were properly restrained. The driver of the Accord, a 60-year-old female from Seaford, DE, was transported to an area hospital, where she was treated for minor injuries and released.

The operator of the Civic, a 23-year-old female from Salisbury, MD, was transported to an area hospital for serious injuries, where she was later pronounced deceased. Identification of the victim is pending notification to the next-of-kin.

No other vehicles were involved in this incident, and no other injuries were reported. The intersection of Hardscrabble Road and East Trap Pond Road was closed for approximately three hours while the investigation was being conducted.

The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this collision. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Senior Corporal R. Albert by calling 302-703-3266. 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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