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

On May 10, 2022, at approximately 3:14 p.m., a 2004 Yamaha R6L motorcycle was traveling westbound on Sorghum Mill Road approaching the intersection at Carolina Avenue. During this time, the motorcycle veered towards its left for unknown reasons, crossing into the opposing lane of travel and exiting the southern edge of the roadway. The motorcycle continued its path of travel until it struck a series of pine trees off of the roadway and came to rest at this location.

The operator of the Yamaha, a 32-year-old man from Camden-Wyoming, DE, was wearing a helmet at the time of the collision. He was transported to an area hospital, but succumbed to his injuries and was 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. Sorghum Mill Road remained closed for approximately two hours while the investigation was being conducted.

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 302-698-8451. 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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The Delaware State Police have arrested 18-year-old Kyree Coxon of Rehoboth Beach, DE, for weapon and drug charges following a traffic stop that occurred on Monday morning.

On May 9, 2022, at approximately 11:30 a.m., a trooper on patrol in the Milton area observed a black Cadillac sedan traveling northbound on Coastal Highway south of Broadkill Road at a high rate of speed. The trooper conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and made contact with the operator and sole occupant, identified as Kyree Coxon. Upon contacting Coxon, the trooper smelled a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle’s interior. Coxon was subsequently taken into custody at the scene without incident. A search of the Cadillac led to the discovery of approximately 64.47 grams of marijuana, a FHN 9-millimeter handgun, and over $1,100 in suspected drug proceeds.

Coxon was transported to Troop 7 and charged with the following offenses:

• Possession of a Firearm While Possessing a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon (Felony)
• Possession of Marijuana Other Than Personal Use Quantity
• Numerous traffic offenses

Coxon was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 2 and released on an $8,500 unsecured bond.

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Delaware State Police have arrested 44-year-old Tracy Hawkins of Seaford, DE, and 49-year-old Gerald Watkins of Seaford, DE, for drug charges following a traffic stop that occurred on Tuesday morning.

On May 10, 2022, at approximately 1:32 a.m., a trooper on patrol in the Seaford area observed a gray Dodge Journey traveling eastbound on Pine Drive, approaching the intersection at Bethel Concord Road. The trooper observed the driver of the Journey commit a turn signal violation, and a traffic stop was initiated on Bethel Concord Road. Contact was made with the operator of the vehicle, identified as Gerald Watkins, as well as the passenger, identified as Tracy Hawkins. Watkins was not cooperative with troopers, and Hawkins was observed making furtive movements inside the vehicle. Both subjects were taken into custody at the scene without incident. A subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in discovering approximately three MDMA pills, approximately 0.049 grams of suspected heroin, a large knife, and drug paraphernalia. Hawkins is a convicted felon prohibited from possessing deadly weapons.

Both Hawkins and Watkins were transported from the scene to Troop 5. Hawkins was searched at Troop 5, and approximately 0.329 grams of additional suspected heroin was found concealed on her person. Each subject was charged with the following crimes:

Tracy Hawkins:

• Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Possession of a Deadly Weapon by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
• Tampering With Physical Evidence (Felony)
• Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – 2 counts

Hawkins was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 3 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $17,600 cash bond.

Gerald Watkins:

• Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Tampering With Physical Evidence (Felony)
• Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – 2 counts
• Traffic offenses

Watkins was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 3 and released on a $14,501 unsecured bond.

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

On May 9, 2022 at approximately 7:22 p.m., troopers responded to the 100 block of South Governors Boulevard in Dover for a report of shots fired. Upon their arrival, troopers located multiple spent round casings in the area. The ensuing investigation revealed that one residence had been struck by one round while it was occupied by a 33-year-old female, a 10-year-old juvenile, and a 6-year-old juvenile. In addition, two unoccupied vehicles that were parked in the area were struck by gunfire. No one was injured during this incident.

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

The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Criminal Investigation is currently investigating this incident. Anyone who witnessed this incident or has any information regarding this case is asked to contact Detective J. Sydnor by calling 302-698-8540. 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 identified Edward J. Mazewski, 74, of Millsboro, DE., as the victim who died from injuries sustained during a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on May 5, 2022.

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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 Master Corporal K. Argo by calling 302-703-3264. 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 are on the scene of a serious motor vehicle collision that occurred today, May 10, 2022 at approximately 3:23 p.m. at the intersection of Sorghum Mill Road and Carolina Avenue in Dover.

As a result of the crash, Sorghum Mill Road 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:

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Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred Thursday afternoon in the Lewes area.

On May 5, 2022, at approximately 1:46 p.m., a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva operated by a 74-year-old Millsboro man was traveling eastbound on Lewes-Georgetown Highway (US 9), approaching three vehicles that were slowing down for traffic ahead. Directly in front of the Captiva was a 2014 Subaru Forester operated by a 66-year-old Lewes man. The Subaru slowed down for traffic on Lewes-Georgetown Highway. For unknown reasons, the Captiva did not slow down for traffic, and its front bumper struck the rear of the Forester. The impact of that collision then pushed the front of the Forester into the rear bumper of a 2011 GMC Sierra, driven by a 54-year-old Georgetown man that was traveling directly in front of the Forester. This collision then caused the front bumper of the Sierra to strike the rear bumper of a 2012 Ford F-150, driven by a 40-year-old Magnolia man that was traveling directly in front of the Sierra. All vehicles came to rest in the middle of the eastbound lane of travel and along the eastbound shoulder of Lewes-Georgetown Highway.

All occupants of the vehicles were properly restrained. The driver and passenger of the GMC Sierra sustained minor injuries but were not transported to the hospital. The driver of the Captiva was transported to an area hospital for life-threatening injuries. On May 7, 2022, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased. Identification of the victim is pending notification to the next-of-kin.

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 Master Corporal K. Argo by calling 302-703-3264. 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 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 investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred in the Bridgeville area on Wednesday morning.

On May 4, 2022, at approximately 10:40 a.m., a 2002 BMW 325 operated by an 88-year-old man from Millsboro, DE, was traveling northbound on Atlanta Road, approaching the intersection at Federalsburg Road, where there is a posted stop sign. A 2011 Ford Transit van operated by a 50-year-old female from Rhodesdale, MD, was traveling eastbound on Federalsburg Road, approaching the intersection at Atlanta Road. The BMW failed to stop at the posted stop sign and proceeded northbound directly into the path of the Ford, which caused the front of the Ford van to strike the left side of the BMW. The BMW then exited the north edge of Federalsburg Road and struck a fence before coming to rest. The Ford van rotated in a counterclockwise direction and exited the north edge of Federalsburg Road before coming to rest.

Both operators were properly restrained. The driver of the Ford was transported to an area hospital for minor injuries. The driver of the BMW was transported to an area hospital for serious injuries. Unfortunately, the operator of the BMW succumbed to his injuries on May 8, 2022. Identification of the victim is pending notification to the next-of-kin.

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.

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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Delaware State Police have arrested 49-year-old Ronnie Rust of Seaford, DE, for theft and trespass following an investigation into construction materials stolen on Thursday afternoon.

On May 5, 2022, at approximately 3:10 p.m., troopers responded to the 7000 block of Gum Branch Road in Seaford regarding a theft. The ensuing investigation revealed that the property owner had numerous sheets of plywood stolen from a site for a residence under construction. On May 6, 2022, the Troop 4 Property Crimes Unit began searching for the suspect, and detectives contacted Ronnie Rust at the Relax Inn in Laurel. Rust was subsequently taken into custody without incident. The stolen lumber was later located and recovered from a residence in Seaford.

Rust was transported to Troop 5, where he was charged with the following crimes:

• Theft Over $1,500 (Felony)
• Criminal Trespass Third Degree

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

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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Delaware State Police have arrested 52-year-old Tracy Hurley of Laurel, DE, after investigating an assault that occurred in Millsboro on Friday evening.

On May 6, 2022, at approximately 7:47 p.m., troopers responded to the Cadia Healthcare Renaissance nursing home, located at 26002 John J. Williams Highway in Millsboro, regarding an assault. The subsequent investigation revealed that Tracy Hurley had been involved in a confrontation with a 41-year-old female coworker in the parking lot. During the altercation, Hurley physically assaulted the victim, who was later treated at an area hospital for significant injuries.

Hurley turned herself into Troop 7 on her own accord and was charged with Assault Second Degree (Felony). Hurley was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 3 and was released on her own recognizance.

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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