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:

Resisting Arrest (Felony)
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Criminal Mischief
Disorderly Conduct

White was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 3 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $2,400 secured bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 050222 1754

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UPDATE- Victim Identified Troopers Investigate Fatal Single Car Crash on I-495

Delaware State Police have identified the victim who died during a fatal single motor vehicle crash on April 30, 2022, as Dennis E. Saulters Jr, 35, of Philadelphia, PA.

On April 30, 2022, at approximately 3:57 a.m., a 2016 Mercedes Benz driven by Dennis E. Saulters Jr., was traveling southbound on I-495 south of Philadelphia Pike. For unknown reasons, the Mercedes crossed over the partial left shoulder, and the left side of the car struck the guardrail. As a result, the vehicle traveled southwest, crossing the three southbound travel lanes before exiting the road and traveling down the grass embankment and striking the concrete support and a DELDOT pole with the front right corner. The car then overturned and came to rest on its roof in the area of East Holly Oak Road.

Saulters was not properly restrained and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this collision. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Senior Corporal Matthew Calio by calling 302-365-8483. 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

Troopers Investigate Fatal Single Car Crash on I-495

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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Sergeant Heather Pepper

Released: 043022 2133

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Troopers Arrest Suspect for 8th-Offense DUI Following Traffic Stop

Delaware State Police have arrested 51-year-old Donald Sheldon of Wilmington, DE for 8^th-offense DUI following a traffic stop that occurred on Saturday afternoon in Lewes.

On April 30, 2022 at approximately 1:59 p.m., a trooper on patrol observed a blue Ford Expedition traveling at a high rate of speed on northbound Coastal Highway in the area of Dartmouth Drive. A traffic stop was initiated and the trooper made contact with the operator of the Ford, identified as Donald Sheldon. Upon contact with Sheldon, the trooper observed signs of impairment and a DUI investigation ensued. Sheldon was subsequently taken into custody at the scene without incident. A computer inquiry revealed that Sheldon had been convicted for seven prior DUI offenses.

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

Driving a Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol (Felony)
Speeding

Sheldon was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court # 3 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $20,050 secured bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 050222 1142

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Delaware State Police Investigating Robbery of Convenience Store

Delaware State Police are investigating the robbery of a New Castle area convenience store that occurred Sunday morning.

At approximately 5:43 a.m., Sunday, May 1, 2022, troopers responded to the Royal Farms, located at 2160 New Castle Avenue, New Castle, for an armed robbery. The investigation determined a male suspect entered the store and confronted two employees behind the sales counter. The suspect displayed a handgun and demanded money and cigarettes. The employees complied and the suspect fled the scene on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash and cartons of cigarettes. The suspect was last seen running on foot towards the intersection of New Castle Avenue and Cherry Lane.

The suspect was described as a black male in his mid-20’s, approximately 5’6”-5’9” tall, 165-180 lbs., wearing all dark clothing, a mask, and armed with a handgun.

There are no surveillance images available at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Harris of the Troop 2 Robbery Unit by calling 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.delawarecrimestoppers.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. (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, Senior Corporal Jason Hatchell

Released: 050222 1130

Troopers Investigate Fatal Single Car Crash on I-495

Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal single motor-vehicle collision that occurred on I-495 early this morning.

On April 30, 2022, at approximately 3:57 a.m., a 2016 Mercedes Benz driven by a 35-year-old Philadelphia man was traveling southbound on I-495 south of Philadelphia Pike. For unknown reasons, the Mercedes crossed over the partial left shoulder, and the left side of the car struck the guardrail. As a result, the vehicle traveled southwest, crossing the three southbound travel lanes before exiting the road and traveling down the grass embankment and striking the concrete support and a DELDOT pole with the front right corner. The car then overturned and came to rest on its roof in the area of East Holly Oak Road.

The driver of the Mercedes, a 35-year-old Philadelphia man, was not properly restrained and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Identification is pending notification to next of kin.

The two right southbound lanes of I-495 were closed for approximately 3.5 hours as troopers investigated the crash, and the roadway was cleared.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Sergeant Heather Pepper

Released: 043022 1141

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Delaware State Police Recognizes National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

As the National Crime Victims’ Rights Week draws to a close, the Delaware State Police recognizes the importance of this year’s theme, “Rights, access, equity for all victims” by helping crime survivors find justice by enforcing victims’ rights, expanding access to services, and ensuring equity and inclusion for all.

“Each year, thousands of Delawareans are affected by crime. The Victim Services section of the Delaware State Police/Delaware Victim Center strive to ensure the rights of victims, expand access to services with equity and inclusion for all, not just during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week but every day throughout the year. To provide the best outcomes for victims, it takes a collaborative approach by law enforcement, system-based victim services and community partners who provide a range of services,” said Debra Reed, Director of Victim Services.

This week is also an opportunity to thank all those who help ensure the rights and compassionate treatment of crime victims in our State. Colonel Melissa A. Zebley, Superintendent of the Delaware State Police, said “At the heart of our public safety mission is our desire to serve, protect and support our fellow Delawareans. As we close National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, I extend my gratitude for the work that every member of the DSP contributes to support this noble calling. In particular, the Victim Service Specialists in our agency, who provide direct, compassionate counsel to those impacted by crime or unexpected tragedy, are to be commended for their dedication and service. As they work with the assistance of our School Resource Officers and Victim Service Officers, our Victim Services Specialists are vital to our ability to provide justice, equity, and inclusion to anyone impacted by crime.”

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). For local resources in Delaware, please visit www.delawarevictimservices.org.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Sergeant Heather Pepper

Released: 042922 2239

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Troopers Make Arrest for Drug and Weapon Charges Following Traffic Stop

Delaware State Police arrested 23-year-old Joredan Brown, of Newark, DE following a traffic stop on Friday morning in the Newark area.

On April 29^th, 2022, at approximately 9:30 a.m, a trooper on patrol observed a white Buick Regal traveling westbound on Pulaski Highway approaching the intersection of Bear Christiana Road. The operator failed to properly signal while changing lanes on Pulaski Highway, and a traffic stop was initiated. Contact was made with the operator of the Buick, identified as Joredan Brown. Upon contacting Brown, the trooper detected the strong odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle’s interior. Brown was subsequently taken into custody at the scene without incident. A search of the vehicle was conducted, which resulted in the discovery of approximately 4.01 grams of methamphetamine, approximately 11.5 grams of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and a Glock semi-automatic handgun.

He was transported to Delaware State Police Troop 2 where he was charged with the following offenses:

Possession of a Firearm While Possessing a Controlled Substance (Felony)
Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon (Felony)
Possession of a Controlled Substance
Possession of Marijuana
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Numerous traffic offenses

Brown was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #2 and was released on a $15,205 unsecured bond.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Leonard DeMalto

Released: 042922 2148

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Delaware State Police S.O.A.R. Searching for Wanted Sex Offenders

Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit (S.O.A.R) is currently looking for the following wanted sex offenders after they either failed to register or re-register their current address. If anyone knows the location of these subjects, 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, or 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.

Lied Malloy Sledge