Delaware State Police are investigating a homicide that occurred Sunday afternoon outside a New Castle area motel.

On April 10, 2022, at approximately 2:42 p.m., troopers responded to The Super Lodge located at 1213 West Avenue, New Castle, for a reported stabbing. Responding troopers found the victim, a 45-year-old New Castle man, outside the motel suffering from an apparent stab wound to his upper torso area. He was transported to an area hospital by EMS, where he was pronounced deceased. Identification is pending notification to next of kin.

Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding this homicide as this investigation remains active and ongoing. Anyone who witnessed or has information regarding this case is asked to contact Detective Daniel Grassi by calling 302-365-8441. 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

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 1800 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 are inviting all high school juniors and seniors with an interest in a career in law enforcement to attend the 49th annual Trooper Youth Week. This free program will be held June 20-24,2022 at the Delaware State Police Training Academy. This program will allow students an opportunity to learn about police work and experience life similar to that of a police recruit. For more information and applications, please visit https://dsp.delaware.gov/trooper-youth-week/. Application deadline is 4:00 p.m. on May 20, 2022.

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Released: 041022 1900

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The Delaware State Police (DSP) is proud to celebrate our public safety communication personnel during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. The Delaware State Police Communications Section consists of three 911 Public Safety dispatch centers located in the three Delaware counties and Headquarters Communications in Dover. Since 1994, a week in April has been designated as National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week to recognize and honor the women and men working in Communication Centers Nationwide. This year, the week will be celebrated from Sunday, April 10th to Saturday, April 16th.

The women and men in the Delaware State Police Communication Section provide superior services to those in need of law enforcement assistance. They are responsible for answering and responding to 911 calls, dispatching law enforcement officers, communicating with local, state, and federal agencies, collaborating with fire and EMS dispatchers, and operating in mobile command positions during critical incidents. They are the first public safety professionals to receive and respond to calls for help and the first to ensure appropriate resources are dispatched and delivered to those in need. Oftentimes, they make the difference between life and death situations.

Every day these professionals display their commitment, skills, and expertise to the residents and visitors of Delaware. In 2021, the Delaware State Police Communication section received 369,752 calls for emergency service and an additional 337,888 non-emergency-related calls for service, for a total of 707,640 calls. In 2021, they handled 51,333 more calls for service than in 2020.

“As the Colonel of the DSP, it is my honor to extend our profound gratitude to our agency’s public safety communication professionals, whose exemplary service provides for the safety of our Troopers and our citizens every day. These dedicated members are a lifeline to our citizens during their greatest time of need, as well as a steady source of information and support to first responders. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with this distinguished group of women and men and thank them for the role they play as we fulfill our sacred mission of service together.” -Colonel Melissa A. Zebley, Superintendent Delaware State Police

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Delaware State police have identified 49-year-old Frank Pavlovic of Laurel, DE as the individual who died as a resulting of a shooting incident on April 7^th, 2022 in Laurel.

Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is currently conducting a homicide investigation that began Thursday morning in Laurel, DE.

On April 7^th, 2022, at approximately 12:24 a.m., troopers responded to the 18000 block of Laurel Road in Laurel, DE for a report of a shooting. Responding troopers located the victim, 49-year-old Frank Pavlovic of Laurel, DE in the driveway suffering from a gunshot wound to his upper torso. The ensuing investigation revealed that two subjects had been involved in an altercation with Pavlovic at this residence. During the encounter, the suspects robbed and shot Pavlovic. The suspects then ordered an acquaintance of Pavlovic at gunpoint to drive them away from the scene.

Pavlovic was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Through investigative measures, it was determined that the two suspects involved in this incident were 18-year-old Josiah Garrison of Denton, MD and 21-year-old Ramon Duker of Millsboro, DE. On April 7th, 2022 at approximately 2:20 p.m., Garrison traveled to Beebe Medical Center in Lewes, DE seeking treatment for an injury. Garrison was accompanied by Duker at the hospital. Troopers responded to Beebe Medical Center and took both suspects into custody.

Garrison and Duker were transported to Troop 7 and charged with the following crimes:

• Murder First Degree (Felony)
• Robbery First Degree (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Kidnapping Second Degree (Felony)
• Conspiracy First Degree (Felony)

Garrison and Duker were arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 2 and both were committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $1,146,000 cash bond.

Delaware State Police Homicide Unit asks anyone who witnessed or has information regarding this incident to contact Detective B. McDerby by calling 302-741-2821. 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.

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 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 Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit (S.O.A.R) is currently looking for the following wanted sex offender after she either failed to register or re-register her current address. If anyone knows the location of this subject, 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.

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Released: 040822  1824

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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 calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.delawarecrimestoppers.com.

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Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is currently conducting a homicide investigation that began Thursday morning in Laurel, DE.

On April 7^th, 2022, at approximately 12:24 a.m., troopers responded to the 18000 block of Laurel Road in Laurel, DE for a report of a shooting. Responding troopers located the victim, a 49-year-old Laurel man, in the driveway suffering from a gunshot wound to his upper torso. The ensuing investigation revealed that two subjects had been involved in an altercation with the victim at this residence. During the encounter, the suspects robbed and shot the victim. The suspects then ordered an acquaintance of the victim at gunpoint to drive them away from the scene.

The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. Identification is pending notification to the next of kin.

Through investigative measures, it was determined that the two suspects involved in this incident were 18-year-old Josiah Garrison of Denton, MD and 21-year-old Ramon Duker of Millsboro, DE. On April 7th, 2022 at approximately 2:20 p.m., Garrison traveled to Beebe Medical Center in Lewes, DE seeking treatment for an injury. Garrison was accompanied by Duker at the hospital. Troopers responded to Beebe Medical Center and took both suspects into custody.

Garrison and Duker were transported to Troop 7 and charged with the following crimes:

• Murder First Degree (Felony)
• Robbery First Degree (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Kidnapping Second Degree (Felony)
• Conspiracy First Degree (Felony)

Garrison and Duker were arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 2 and both were committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $1,146,000 cash bond.

Delaware State Police Homicide Unit asks anyone who witnessed or has information regarding this incident to contact Detective B. McDerby by calling 302-741-2821. 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.

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 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: 040822  1342

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Dover– The following subjects are not wanted. This is a Homeless Sex Offender Public Notification. If you have information that the listed subject is occupying a residence, please call 302-672-5306. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.delawarecrimestoppers.com.

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Released: 040222 0918

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Delaware State Police arrested 54-year old Charles Smith of Millsboro, DE for a 10^th-offense DUI following a crash investigation in Millsboro on Thursday morning.

On March 31^st, 2022 at approximately 11:19 a.m., troopers responded to Main Street south of Daisey Road in Millsboro, DE after receiving a report that a white Dodge Ram had struck a fence at this location. It was reported that the male operator was attempting to flee the scene on foot. Troopers responded and located the the suspect, identified as Charles Smith, walking just south of the collision scene. Upon contact troopers immediately detected an odor of alcoholic beverages and a DUI investigation ensued.

A computer inquiry revealed that Smith’s driver’s license was revoked and he had been arrested for 9 prior DUI offenses. Smith was taken into custody and transported to Troop 4 where he was charged with the following offenses:

• Driving a Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol (Felony)
• Leaving the Scene of a Property Collision Accident
• Driving While Suspended or Revoked
• Failure to Provide Information at a Collision Scene
• Failure to Have Insurance Identification in Possession
• Failed to Remain Within a Single Lane
• Failure to Report a Collision to the Police

Smith was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 2 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $15,500 cash bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 040122 1656

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Delaware- The Delaware State Police in partnership with the Delaware Office of Highway Safety are joining forces with other law enforcement agencies along the I-95 corridor and across the State of Delaware in the “Drive to Save Lives” campaign. This campaign is a multi-jurisdictional, high-visibility traffic enforcement initiative that is meant to increase traffic enforcement presence and efforts along the I-95 corridor from Maine to Florida and across the State of Delaware on Friday, April 8th and Saturday, April 9th, 2022. In 2021 alone, over 1,000 lives were lost along the I-95 corridor. The Delaware State Police will be the lead agency for this campaign by coordinating the efforts of the other 15 State Police and Highway Patrol agencies along I-95, as well as numerous participating Delaware law enforcement agencies in order to increase the totality of law enforcement presence over this 48-hour period.