Delaware State Police have identified the victim who died during a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on May 4, 2022, in the Bridgeville area as Ronald Bushemi, 88, of Millsboro, DE.

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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 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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Delaware State Police have arrested 24-year-old Colton Pennell of Frederica, DE for drug and weapon charges following a fugitive investigation that began on Tuesday night.

On May 10, 2022, at approximately 11:00 p.m., troopers responded to the Quality Inn located at 1259 Corn Crib Road in Harrington in attempt to locate Colton Pennell who was wanted for an active capias. Troopers located Pennell sitting inside of a black Ford Fusion in the hotel parking lot, and he was taken into custody without incident. A subsequent search of the vehicle led to the discovery of approximately 6.34 grams of methamphetamine, approximately 6.36 grams of marijuana, a Ruger handgun, and drug paraphernalia. Furthermore, a computer inquiry revealed that the handgun was reported as stolen by the Pittsfield Police Department in Massachusetts in May 2022.

Pennell was transported to Troop 3 and charged with the following crimes:

• Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm While Possessing a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Receiving a Stolen Firearm (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Tier 1 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Possession of Marijuana

Pennell was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 7 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $29,150 cash bond.

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Delaware State Police have arrested 18-year-old Amir Hayward of Wilmington, DE for felony theft after an investigation on Tuesday afternoon.

On May 10, 2022, at approximately 4:48 p.m., troopers responded to the Home Depot located at 3600 Miller Road in Wilmington for a report of an internal theft. The ensuing investigation revealed that Amir Hayward, an employee of the business, stole over $2,300 in cash from the Home Depot sales registers throughout April and May 2022.  Hayward was subsequently taken into custody at the store without incident. At this time, none of the stolen cash has been recovered.

Hayward was transported to Troop 1, where he was charged with Theft Over $1,500 (Felony). He was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 2 and released on his own recognizance.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

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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.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 051122  1222

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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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 051022  1912

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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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 051022  1857

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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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 051022  1744

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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.

Delaware State Police Investigate Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision – Delaware State Police – State of Delaware

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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Sergeant India Sturgis

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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:

http://www.deldot.gov/Traffic/travel_advisory/index.shtml#advisories

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

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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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Sergeant India Sturgis

Released: 050922 2210

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