Delaware State Police are currently investigating a serious injury motor vehicle collision on southbound South DuPont Hwy at Tower Hill Road, Harrington. As a result, southbound South DuPont Hwy in the area of Tower Hill Road will be closed down for an extended period of time. Motorists are urged to seek alternate routes of travel to avoid traffic delays.

Once more information about the collision and road closure becomes available, an updated release will be issued.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Sergeant Heather Pepper

Released: 042722 1101

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Delaware State Police arrested two subjects for property and drug charges following a motor vehicle collision that occurred on Monday afternoon in the Middletown area.

On April 25^th, 2022, at approximately 3:50 p.m., troopers responded to northbound Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway (Delaware Route 1) in the area of Drawyers Creek in Middletown, DE regarding a motor vehicle accident. Prior to the troopers arrival, the operator and passenger of a silver Hyundai Elantra that had been involved in the collision had fled the scene on foot. Driver Danieve Harper, 39, of Middletown, DE and passenger Tenah Parris, 30, of Penns Grove, NJ, were located a short distance away on North Dupont Parkway. Both Harper and Parris were taken into custody without incident. A search of Harper revealed that he was in possession of drug paraphernalia, and a search of Parris led to the discovery of approximately 2.47 grams of methamphetamine, approximately .04 grams of cocaine, approximately 0.063 grams of suspected heroin, and drug paraphernalia. A computer inquiry of the Elantra revealed that it had been reported stolen by Delaware State Police Troop 9 in October 2021.

Harper and Parris were transported to Troop 9 and charged with the following offenses:

Danieve Harper

• Receiving Stolen Property Over $1,500 (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Numerous traffic violations

Tenah Parris

• Possession of a Controlled Substance – 3 counts
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Both Harper and Parris were arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 2 and released on their own recognizance.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 042622  1141

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Delaware State Police have arrested two subjects for weapons and drug charges following a traffic stop that occurred on Sunday evening.

On April 24^th, 2022 at approximately 8:51 p.m., a trooper on patrol in the Wilmington, DE area observed a black Dodge Challenger traveling at a high rate of speed on southbound Interstate 495 in the area of Cauffiel Parkway. A traffic stop was initiated and the trooper made contact with the occupants, which included 26-year-old Shawn Taylor of Houtzdale, PA and 25-year-old Naim Abdullah of Aston, PA. Upon contacting the occupants, a strong odor of marijuana was detected emitting from the vehicle’s interior. A subsequent search of the Challenger led to the discovery of approximately 0.68 grams of marijuana and a loaded Springfield handgun. Computer checks of Taylor and Abdullah revealed that both subjects were convicted felons prohibited from possessing a firearm.

Taylor and Abdullah were taken into custody without incident and transported to Troop 1, where they were both charged with the following crimes:

• Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm While Possessing a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon (Felony)
• Possession of Marijuana

Both Taylor and Abdullah were arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 11 and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on $30,001 cash bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 042522  1446

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Delaware State Police have arrested 26-year-old Devon McCray of Frankford, DE on drug charges following a traffic stop on Sunday afternoon.

On April 24^th, 2022 at approximately 3:04 p.m., a trooper on patrol in the Millsboro, DE area observed a motorcycle stopped on the east side of Cannon Road just north of Devon Road. The motorcycle did not have a registration plate displayed, and the operator was observed standing on the roadside. The trooper attempted to contact the individual, but the operator attempted to flee the scene on the motorcycle and then on foot. A foot chase ensued and the operator, identified as Devon McCray, was taken into custody without incident. A search of McCray led to the discovery of approximately 1.743 grams of suspected heroin and approximately 12.22 grams of cocaine.

McCray was transported to Troop 4 and charged with the following offenses:

• Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance in a Tier 2 Quantity (Felony)
• Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Resisting Arrest
• Numerous traffic charges

McCray was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 3 and released on $31,350 unsecured bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 042522  1443

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Delaware State Police have arrested 30-year-old Arkeem Adkins of Millsboro, DE for theft of a motor vehicle and other charges following a traffic stop that occurred on Saturday afternoon.

On April 23^rd, 2022 at approximately 3:32 p.m., a trooper on patrol in the Dagsboro, DE area observed a black Mercedes C300 traveling at a high rate of speed northbound on Iron Branch Road in the area of Bunting Road. The trooper initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle on Colonial Estates Avenue east of Iron Branch Road and made contact with the operator, identified as Arkeem Adkins. Upon contacting Adkins, a strong odor of marijuana was detected emitting from the vehicle’s interior. A subsequent search of the Mercedes led to the discovery of approximately 0.078 grams of marijuana. A computer inquiry of Adkins showed that he had a suspended driver’s license and an active warrant for his arrest. Computer checks also revealed that the Mercedes C300 had been reported as stolen by Delaware State Police Troop 4 on April 21^st, 2022.

Adkins was transported to Troop 4 and charged with the following offenses:

• Theft of a Motor Vehicle (Felony)
• Theft Under $1,500
• Possession of Marijuana
• Driving While Suspended / Revoked
• Speeding

Adkins was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 3 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $500 secured bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 042522  1439

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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 subject is occupying a residence, please call 302-672-5306. 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: 042222  1617

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Delaware State Police have arrested 19-year-old Dyquan Snead of Harrington, DE following a traffic stop that occurred on Thursday night.

On April 21^st, 2022 at approximately 11:45 p.m., a trooper on patrol in the Lewes, DE area observed a white Nissan Altima traveling northbound on Coastal Highway in the area of Nassau Road. A computer inquiry of the vehicle’s registration revealed that the owner of the Altima, who was listed as Dyquan Snead, had a suspended driver’s license and an active warrant for his arrest. The trooper confirmed Snead was the operator, and a traffic stop was initiated. Upon contacting Snead, a strong odor of marijuana was detected emitting from the vehicle’s interior. Snead was taken into custody without incident, and a subsequent search of the Altima led to the discovery of approximately 90.19 grams of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, over $380 in suspected drug proceeds, and a Smith & Wesson handgun with an obliterated serial number.

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

• Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm While Possessing a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Possession of a Weapon With an Obliterated Serial Number (Felony)
• Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – 2 counts
• Driving While Suspended or Revoked
• Failure to Have Insurance Identification in Possession

Snead was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 3 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $70,500 cash bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 042222  1508

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Delaware State Police have arrested 30-year-old Christian O’Leary of Lewes, DE for burglary and related charges following an investigation that began on Wednesday morning.

On April 20^th, 2022 at approximately 6:00 a.m., troopers responded to the Ernest DiSabatino and Sons construction site located on W. Big Woods Road in Dover, DE regarding a burglary complaint. The ensuing investigation revealed that two subjects had broken a lock at the front gate of the site and loaded a pickup truck with approximately $20,000 worth of copper wiring. The suspects caused damage to surrounding equipment before departing from the area. Through investigative means it was determined that the two suspects were Christian O’Leary and 34-year-old Jacob Steele of Dover, DE.

Warrants were drafted for both O’Leary and Steele, charging them with the following crimes:

• Burglary Third Degree (Felony)
• Theft Over $1,500 (Felony)
• Criminal Mischief Over $5,000 (Felony)
• Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
• Criminal Mischief

On April 21^st, 2022, O’Leary turned himself in to Troop 7. He was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 2 and released on $5,500 unsecured bond. Steele has yet to be located and remains at-large.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Jacob Steele is asked to contact Trooper N. Valenti of Delaware State Police Troop 9 at 302-378-5749 or by calling 9-1-1. 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: 042222  1236

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Delaware State Police have arrested 35-year-old Jason Miller of New Castle, DE following a theft investigation that occurred Tuesday night.

On April 19^th, 2022 at approximately 9:35 p.m., troopers responded to Reynold’s Towing, located at 3435 Wrangle Hill Road in Bear, DE regarding a report of a trespass in progress. Responding officers secured a perimeter and began canvassing the property. With the assistance of the Delaware State Police Canine and Aviation units, troopers located Jason Miller attempting to escape on the exterior of the property. Miller was taken into custody without incident and found to be in possession of numerous burglar tools. The ensuing investigation revealed that Miller had breached the perimeter fence and was attempting to steal items from vehicles inside the tow yard. A computer check also revealed Miller had active warrants for theft and violation of probation.

Miller was transported to Troop 2 and charged with the following crimes:

• Attempted Theft Over $1,500 (Felony)
• Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
• Possession of Burglar Tools (Felony)
• Criminal Mischief
• Criminal Trespass Second Degree

Miller was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 11 and issued a $2,800 unsecured bond. Miller was ultimately committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on $7,500 cash bond stemming from his violation of probation capias.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 042022  14222

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Delaware State Police Troop 7 will be hosting a Community Café on Tuesday, April 26th, 2022. The event will be held from 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. at the Long Neck Diner located at 25935 Plaza Drive, Millsboro, DE. The Community Café will have Troop 7 administration, a Community Outreach officer, a representative from the Victim Services unit, and an investigator from the Collision Reconstruction Unit in attendance to meet and interact with members of the public. This Community Café is often referred to as “Coffee with a Cop” in other police agencies and is being held in an effort to build a stronger relationship between the Delaware State Police and the communities that we so proudly serve.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 042022  1117

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