Update Suspect Located and Arrested for Homicide Outside of Super Lodge Motel

The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit has released the final update for the homicide that occurred on April 10, 2022 at the Super Lodge motel in New Castle, DE.

On Thursday May 5, 2022, suspect Frank Deshields was extradited to Delaware State Police Troop 5 from the Wicomico County Corrections Center without incident. Deshields was charged with the following crimes:

Murder First Degree (Felony)
Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
Possession of a Deadly Weapon by a Person Prohibited (Felony)

Deshields was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 2 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $563,000 cash bond.

For additional details regarding the initial investigation, please refer to the following links:

*UPDATE* Suspect Located and Arrested for Homicide Outside of Super Lodge Motel

Troopers Seeking Assistance Locating Homicide Suspect

Delaware State Police Conducting Homicide Investigation Outside Super Lodge Motel

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 050522 1435

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Delaware State Police Arrest Two Subjects for Multiple Car Thefts

Delaware State Police have arrested 22-year-old Kevin Vest of Elkton, MD and 28-year-old Tiffany Casapulla of Claymont, DE following an investigation into several vehicle thefts that occurred in April in New Castle, DE.

On April 9, 2022, at approximately 9:00 p.m., troopers responded to the Wawa located at 1400 Beaver Brook Plaza in New Castle, DE regarding a stolen motor vehicle. The investigation revealed that a 2007 Honda Accord was stolen from the Wawa parking lot by a male suspect, later identified as Kevin Vest. The Accord was sold to a business on April 12, 2022 with a forged title. Vest was accompanied by a female suspect during this transaction, who was later identified as Tiffany Casapulla. On April 13, 2022 at approximately 10:00 p.m., a 2007 Volvo S40 was stolen from the same Wawa by Vest, who was accompanied by Casapulla. Since this incident, the Volvo has yet to be recovered. On April 18, 2022 at approximately 4:50 p.m., troopers responded to the Wawa located at 1515 Dupont Parkway in New Castle, DE regarding a stolen motor vehicle. In this incident, a 2002 Ford Taurus was stolen from the parking lot by Vest, who was again accompanied by Casapulla. The Taurus has yet to be located.

Through investigative means, Vest and Casapulla were identified as the suspects involved in all three motor vehicle thefts. On May 4, 2022 at approximately 3:30 p.m., both Vest and Casapulla were located at Casapulla’s residence by the Troop 2 Property Crimes Unit, and were taken into custody without incident. Vest and Casapulla were transported to Troop 1 and charged with the following crimes:

Kevin Vest:

Theft of a Motor Vehicle (Felony) – 3 counts
Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony) – 3 counts
Identity Theft (Felony)
Theft Under $1,500
Forgery Third Degree

Tiffany Casapulla:

Theft of a Motor Vehicle (Felony) – 3 counts
Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony) – 3 counts
Theft Under $1,500

Both Vest and Casapulla were arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 2. Vest was released on $13,000 unsecured bond. Casapulla was issued a $7,000 unsecured bond, but was committed to Delores J. Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution and is being held without bail pending extradition for an outstanding warrant in Maryland.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 050522 1357

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Delaware State Police Investigating Attempted Robbery of Dollar Store

The Delaware State Police are investigating an attempted robbery that occurred at a Dollar Tree located in Wilmington, DE.

The incident occurred on May 4, 2022, at approximately 8:57 p.m., when troopers were dispatched to the Dollar Tree located at 3601 Silverside Road, Wilmington, for a report of an attempted robbery. Upon arrival, it was learned that a male suspect entered the store and approached the sales counter demanding money. The suspect kept his hands in pocket resembling he was carrying a weapon. The employee did not comply with the suspect’s demands, so he fled the scene on foot without obtaining any cash.

There were no injuries as a result of the incident.

There are currently no photos of the suspect available at this time.

The suspect was described as a white male approximately 30-40 years old, 5’11”-6’ tall, 170-180 lbs., wearing dark clothing and a mask.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Armstrong of Troop 2 Criminal Investigative Unit at 302-365-8410. 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 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. (1800 842-8461). You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@delaware.gov.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Jason Hatchell

Released: 050522 1219

Delaware State Police Arrest Four Subjects Following Robbery Investigation

Delaware State Police have arrested four suspects following a robbery investigation that occurred in February.

On February 24, 2022, at approximately 7:10 p.m., troopers responded to a residence on Newport Gap Pike, Wilmington regarding a robbery that had just occurred. The ensuing investigation revealed that numerous subjects had forced their way into the home, assaulted three victims, and stole property from within. The suspects then fled the area on foot towards an unknown destination. Two of the victims, a 23-year-old male and a 22-year old male, sustained minor injuries. A third victim, a 21-year-old male, was transported to an area hospital for treatment of serious injuries.

Through investigative means, it was determined that four of the suspects involved in this incident were 19-year-old Brandon Humes of Wilmington, DE; 21-year-old Lucciano Messina of Wilmington, DE; 22-year-old Gauge Hulse of Wilmington, DE; and 32-year-old Jorge Reyez-Perez of Wilmington, DE. On Tuesday, May 3, 2022, the U.S. Marshals Task Force located Humes, Hulse, and Messina at several different locations in Wilmington. Each subject was taken into custody without incident and transported to Troop 6. Reyez-Perez turned himself in to Troop 6 on his own accord. All parties were charged with the following crimes:

Assault First Degree (Felony)
Robbery First Degree (Felony)
Home Invasion Burglary First Degree (Felony)
Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
Assault Third Degree
Offensive Touching

All four suspects were arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 2, and all four were committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on $78,500 cash bond.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Robbery Unit is currently investigating this incident. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective R. Kirchenbauer of Delaware State Police Troop 2 at 302-365-8525 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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 050422 1448

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Delaware State Police to Host Teen Driving Safety Seminars

The Delaware State Police will be hosting several seminars across Sussex County in May that will focus on teen driving safety and education. Each seminar will have a member of the Collision Reconstruction Unit, Troop 7 administration, a Community Outreach officer, and a representative from the Victim Services Unit in attendance. There will be no cost to attend, and each seminar is open to students, parents / guardians, new drivers, and anyone else who would like to learn about and discuss safe driving practices.

The dates and locations of these seminars are as follows:

Monday, May 9, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. – Sussex Central High School, 26026 Patriots Way, Georgetown, DE
Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. – Sussex Tech High School, 17099 County Seat Highway, Georgetown, DE
Monday, May 23, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. – Delaware State Police Troop 7, 19444 Mulberry Knoll Road, Lewes, DE

Any questions regarding these seminars can be directed to Sergeant N. DeMalto of the Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit at 302-703-3269.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 050422 1435

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

Delaware State Police have identified the victim who died during a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on April 28, 2022 in the Seaford area as Frank Breeding, 79, of Greenwood, DE.

Delaware State Police Investigate Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision

The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Anyone who witnessed this collision is asked to contact Sergeant N. DeMalto by calling 302-703-3269. 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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 050422 1432

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Troopers Arrest Subject for Theft of a Motor Vehicle and DUI

Delaware State Police have arrested 37-year-old Ramon Solomon of Felton, DE for vehicle theft, DUI, and other charges following a crash investigation that occurred on Tuesday morning.

On May 3, 2022, at approximately 4:51 a.m., troopers responded to Willow Grove Road east of Mount Olive Cemetery Road in Camden, DE regarding a disabled Toyota Corolla. Troopers made contact with the operator of the vehicle, identified as Ramon Solomon. Upon contact with Solomon, the trooper observed signs of impairment and a DUI investigation ensued. Solomon was subsequently taken into custody at the scene without incident. A search of Solomon incident to arrest led to the discovery of two MDMA pills. Further investigation revealed that Solomon had stolen the Corolla from the Royal Farms located at 11460 South Dupont Highway in Felton, DE earlier that morning. Solomon had also struck and damaged another vehicle at Royal Farms before fleeing the scene.

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

Theft of a Motor Vehicle (Felony)
Criminal Mischief
Possession of a Controlled Substance
Driving a Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Numerous traffic offenses

Solomon was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 7 and released on his own recognizance.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 050422 1429

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Delaware State Police Arrest Probationer on Drug and Weapons Charges

Delaware State Police arrested 41-year-old Christopher Smith of Millsboro, DE for drugs and weapons charges following an incident Friday morning.

On April 29, 2022 at approximately 9:50 a.m., troopers responded to the 28000 block of Mount Joy Road in Millsboro to assist Probation and Parole officers with an administrative probation search of Christopher Smith’s property. During the search, probation officers located a Remington shotgun, a Harrington & Richardson Arms rifle, approximately 10.52 grams of crack cocaine, approximately 1.68 grams of cocaine, numerous rounds of ammunition, drug paraphernalia, and more than $3,600 in suspected drug proceeds. Smith is a convicted felon prohibited from possessing firearms and/or ammunition. Four juveniles were also discovered to be living at the property.

Smith was transported to Troop 4 and charged with the following crimes:

Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony) – 2 counts
Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance in a Tier 2 Quantity (Felony)
Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (Felony) – 2 counts
Possession of Ammunition by a Person Prohibited (Felony) – 7 counts
Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
Possession of a Firearm While Possessing a Controlled Substance (Felony) – 2 counts
Endangering the Welfare of a Child – 4 counts
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – 3 counts

Smith was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 2 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $159,001 cash bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 050322 1620

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Delaware State Police Arrest Two Subjects For Thefts of Boating Equipment

Delaware State Police have arrested 30-year-old Christian O’Leary of Lewes, DE and 34-year-old Jacob Steele of Dover, DE following an investigation into numerous thefts that occurred in Sussex County.

Throughout March and April 2022, Delaware State Police have fielded numerous reports of thefts of watercraft equipment and accessories that were occurring in boat yards in Lewes, Millsboro, and Milford. Detectives from the Troop 4 Property Crimes Unit were able to develop O’Leary and Steele as two suspects associated with these thefts. On April 29, 2022 at approximately 10:33 p.m., O’Leary and Steele were located operating a vehicle on southbound Coastal Highway at Miller Road in Rehoboth Beach. Troopers initiated a traffic stop and O’Leary and Steele were taken into custody without incident.

Both O’Leary and Steele were transported to Troop 7 and charged with the following crimes:

Attempted Theft Over $1,500 and Victim is 62 Years of Age or Older (Felony)
Theft Over $1,500 (Felony) – 4 counts
Criminal Mischief – 3 counts
Criminal Trespass Second Degree – 3 counts
Criminal Trespass Third Degree – 3 counts

O’Leary and Steele were both arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 3. O’Leary was committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $4,875 secured bond, and Steele was committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $9,500 secured bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 050322 1413

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Troopers Arrest Wanted Subject Following Pedestrian Stop

Delaware State Police have arrested 35-year-old Andrew White of Lincoln, DE for resisting arrest and other charges following a pedestrian traffic stop that occurred on Sunday afternoon in Lincoln.

On May 1, 2022 at approximately 1:33 p.m., a trooper on patrol observed Andrew White walking northbound on Greentop Road south of Ross Road. The trooper was familiar with White and knew that he had several active warrants for his arrest. A traffic stop was initiated and during the interaction White fled the scene on foot. After a brief foot pursuit, the trooper attempted to take White into custody, but he resisted and had a physical altercation with the trooper. Subsequently, White was successfully taken into custody. The trooper was not injured during the incident but there was damage to his uniform. Additionally, a search incident to arrest led to the discovery of drug paraphernalia.

White was transported to Troop 7 and charged with the following crimes: