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

On May 31, 2022, at approximately 5:25 p.m., troopers responded to the Tobacco Express located at 1609 North Dupont Highway for a robbery involving a gun. The investigation revealed that a suspect entered the business and confronted two store employees with a handgun. The suspect removed money from the cash register and directed one of the employees to fill a bag with cartons of cigarettes. The suspect then fled from the store on foot and was last seen heading westbound on McMullen Avenue towards an unknown destination. Neither victim was injured during the incident.

The suspect is described as a middle-aged black male, approximately 5’10” – 6′ tall, with an average build. There are currently 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 D. Armstrong by calling 302-365-8440. 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 are investigating a fatal single motor vehicle collision that occurred on Route 13 in the New Castle area early this morning.

On June 1, 2022, at approximately 2:09 a.m., a 2017 Honda Pilot pulling a U-Haul trailer was traveling southbound on Route 13 south of Interstate 295. The operator a 65-year-old male of Seaford, DE fell asleep at the wheel and drifted out of the right lane of travel and into the right shoulder.  The right front tire struck a raised curb in the 500 block of North DuPont Highway for first impact.  Following that impact, the Honda rotated counterclockwise until its passenger side struck a large steel support for an overhead roadway sign. The second impact caused the Honda to rotate clockwise in a northerly direction, eventually rolling over into its roof. The Honda slid a short distance on its roof before coming to rest partially within the right shoulder and right lane of travel.

The operator and his front seat passenger were wearing their seatbelts.  Both were transported by ambulance to an area hospital where the operator was admitted for non-life-threatening injuries.  The front seat passenger, a 60-year-old female of Seaord, DE, succumbed to her injuries at the hospital and was pronounced deceased. Identification of the victim is pending notification to the next-of-kin.

Southbound lanes of Route 13 were restricted to just the left lane for approximately 3 hours while the investigation was completed, and the roadway was cleared.

This collision remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has any information is asked to contact Corporal/3 Breen at 302-365-8486. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delawarecrimestoppers.com.

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

On May 29, 2022, at approximately 5:56 p.m., a maroon 2008 Cadillac DTS was traveling westbound on Bowers Beach Road east of Skeeter Neck Road. At this time, the operator of the Cadillac crossed the double-yellow line on the roadway and attempted to pass numerous vehicles that were also traveling westbound. The Cadillac passed these vehicles in the eastbound lane of Bowers Beach Road while continuing westbound. As the Cadillac approached a white 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan traveling eastbound on Bowers Beach Road at the same location, both operators swerved into the eastbound shoulder of the roadway, resulting in a head-on collision between the vehicles.

The operator of the Cadillac, 26-year-old Dillon Satterfield of Frederica, DE, was properly restrained. He was flown via helicopter to an area hospital where he remains in critical condition.

Both the operator of the Volkswagen, a 69-year-old male and the passenger, a 69-year-old female both from Lewes, DE, were properly restrained. The driver was transported via ambulance to an area hospital, where he remains in critical condition. The passenger was transported via ambulance 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 injuries were reported. Bowers Beach Road remained closed for approximately four hours while the investigation was being conducted.

Troopers obtained an arrest warrant for Satterfield for the following crimes:

• Vehicular Homicide Second Degree (Felony)
• Vehicular Assault First Degree (Felony)
• Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol
• Reckless Driving
• Improper Passing

Satterfield will be charged upon his release from the hospital.

The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this collision. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Sergeant J. Wheatley by calling 302-698-8518. 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: 053022  1144

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Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred in the Bear area on Saturday night.

On May 28, 2022, at approximately 10:04 p.m., a 32-year-old Elkton man had an altercation with an unknown suspect in a Wawa parking lot located at 2748 Pulaski Highway, Newark, DE. During the altercation the suspect displayed a weapon at the victim. The victim fled in his vehicle southbound to the intersection of Route 896 and Howell School Road while being chased by the suspect. The victim was then confronted a second time by the suspect who pulled near the victim’s vehicle and began firing multiple rounds. The victim vehicle was struck multiple times and the victim was struck one time in the head. After the shooting the victim crashed his vehicle into a ditch and ran to a nearby neighborhood for help. The victim was then transported to an area hospital for medical treatment.

During the shooting a second unrelated vehicle was struck by gunfire. There were no other injuries reported.

The suspect vehicle was described as a black sedan. There is currently no suspect description or surveillance footage available.

Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigation Unit is currently investigating this incident. Anyone who witnessed or has information regarding this incident is asked to contact Det. Strecker by calling 302-365-8413. 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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Released: 052922 0950

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Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on Route 1 in the New Castle area on Saturday night.

On May 28, 2022, at approximately 8:00 p.m., a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling northbound on Route 1 north of Christiana Road (Route 273). At this time, a 2011 Honda Accord was traveling northbound on Route 1 to the right of the Jeep. The Honda changed lanes moving to the left and struck the right side of the Jeep. As a result of the collision, the Jeep was redirected into the guardrail in the median. The Jeep broke through the guardrail and began to overturn while continuing northbound. The Jeep continued to roll over multiple times until coming to a rest on its roof in the southbound lanes of Route 1. The Honda spun while traveling northbound and ultimately came to rest near the median after striking the center concrete wall with its rear bumper.

All occupants in both vehicles were properly restrained and there were no signs of impairment in either operator.

The operator of the Jeep, a 53-year-old male from Glenside, PA, was transported to an area hospital for serious injuries. The 53-year-old female passenger also of Glenside, PA was transported to an area hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased. Identification of the victim is pending notification to the next-of-kin.

The 18-year-old male operator of the Honda of New Castle, DE was not injured as a result of the collision.

Southbound lanes of Route 1 north of Route 273 were closed for approximately 5 hours while the investigation was completed, and the roadway was cleared.

This collision remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has any information is asked to contact Corporal/2 Calio at 302-365-8483. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delawarecrimestoppers.com.

*Traffic Advisory* Delaware State Police Investigating Serious Collision

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of 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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Delaware State Police are on the scene of a serious motor vehicle collision that occurred tonight, May 28, 2022, at approximately 8:01 p.m., on southbound Route 1 in the area of Route 273.

As a result of the crash, all lanes of southbound Route 1 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 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.

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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Released: 052822 2058

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Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred at a residence in Ellendale on early Saturday morning.

On May 28, 2022, at approximately 2:40 a.m., troopers responded to a residence on the 14000 block of South Old State Road, Ellendale for a report of shots fired. A 62-year-old victim present at the residence heard multiple gun shots and police were contacted. The ensuing investigation revealed that the residence had been struck by three rounds and a vehicle parked on the property was struck by a single round. The victim was not injured during this incident.

At this time there is no suspect information or surveillance images available.

The Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigation is currently investigating this incident. Anyone who witnessed this incident or has any information regarding this case is asked to contact Detective Hill by calling 302-752-3792. 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: 052822  1930

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Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Friday night on northbound Route 1 in the area of Dupont Parkway, New Castle, DE..

On Friday, May 27, 2022, at approximately 8:27 p.m., a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse was traveling northbound Route 1 in the right lane, just north of the Route 72 on-ramp and approx. .25 miles south of DuPont Parkway. While traveling northbound, a pedestrian who was walking southbound in the northbound center lane entered the right lane directly in front of the Traverse. The Traverse was unable to avoid the collision and struck the pedestrian.  The Traverse then came to a controlled stop on the right shoulder of Route 1.

The 33-year-old male pedestrian of Jacksonville, FL, was pronounced deceased at the scene of the collision.  Identification of the victim is pending notification to the next of kin.

The 30-year-old operator of the Traverse and the four occupants of the vehicle were not injured in the crash.

Northbound lanes of Route 1 north of Route 72 were restricted to just the left lane for approx. 2 hours while the investigation was completed, and the roadway was cleared.

This collision remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has information on the vehicle involved is asked to contact Corporal/3 Forester at 302-365-8485. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delawarecrimestoppers.com.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of 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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Released 052822 0920

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Delaware State Police are investigating the robbery of a New Castle area tobacco store that occurred yesterday afternoon.

The incident occurred at approximately 12:41 p.m., Friday, May 27, 2022, at the DOT Discount Tobacco store, located at 1422 North Dupont Highway, New Castle, when troopers responded for a report of a robbery. Investigation determined a male suspect entered the store carrying a trash bag and approached the rear sales counter. Upon contact with a male employee behind the counter, the suspect displayed a handgun and demanded money. The employee advised the suspect they did not have any money, so the suspect then demanded Newport cigarettes. The victim complied and filled the trash bag with an undisclosed number of cigarettes. The victim was then then demanded to a rear storage room before the suspect fled the scene on foot traveling northbound. The employee was not injured as a result of the incident.

The suspect was described as a black male approximately 5’9”-6’ tall, 170-190 lbs., wearing all dark clothing and a mask.

No surveillance images are available at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Dempsey of the Troop 2 Robbery Unit by calling 302-365-8510. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware crime stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delawarecrimestoppersweb.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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Jason Hatchell

Released: 052822 0829