Wilmington- Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle collision that occurred Wednesday night on Interstate 495.

On March 9, 2022, at approximately 5:39 p.m., a 2007 Dodge RAM was traveling southbound I-495 just north of Edgemoor Road in the center travel lane. The Dodge began losing control due to wet road conditions. The Dodge continued traveling out of control into the left lane then back across all the southbound lanes and off the shoulder of the roadway where it struck the face of a guardrail. The Dodge went airborne and traveled over the guardrail for a short distance. The driver’s side of the vehicle then struck a utility pole and ejected both the driver and front passenger who were not restrained.

The 54-year-old male operator of the Dodge from Chester, PA was transported to Christiana Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased. Identification of the victim is pending notification to next of kin.

The 53-year-old front passenger was admitted to Christiana Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

Southbound I-495 from the Pennsylvania line to the Edgemoor Road exit was closed for approximately 5 hours while the investigation was completed, and the roadway cleared.

Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to contact Sgt. Alexander with the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit by calling (302) 365-8484. 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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Wilmington, DE-  Delaware State Police are investigating a serious motor vehicle crash on I-495 southbound in the area of Edgemoor Rd. As a result, traffic is being diverted to alternate routes. The roadway will be closed for an extended period of time. An update will be issued once information becomes available.

Presented by: Cpl/3 Heather Pepper

Released: 030922 1830

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Dover – 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.

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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.

Magnolia, DE- Delaware State Police are currently conducting a shooting incident that occurred early Thursday morning in a Magnolia community.  

On March 3, 2022, at approximately 12:05 a.m., Delaware State Police responded to the 200 block of Jeffrey Drive, in the London Village Community, for a 30-year-old Magnolia man, with an apparent gunshot wound to his torso. 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 in the early stages of this active investigation. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation. There is currently no suspect information. 

Jeffrey Road was closed for approximately 6 hours as the on-scene investigation was conducted. 

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to please contact Detective Daniel Grassi by calling 302-365-8441 or emailing Daniel.Grassi@delaware.gov. 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 http://delaware.crimestoppersweb.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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

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Sussex County, DE- The Delaware State Police are issuing the following advisory in response to a recent phone scam involving a “spoofed phone number”.

On February 28, 2022, Delaware State Police were made aware of two incidents in which individuals received a phone call from what appeared to be from Delaware State Police Troop 5. In one incident the victim was told they had to pay a fine on a sex offender charge and another was going to be arrested for jury duty fines.

As a reminder, the Delaware State Police will never request payment for fines, traffic tickets or bail. All these transactions are conducted by the respective court systems and never over the phone. Electronic payments are also never requested via phone for court matters.

Caller ID spoofing is when a caller deliberately falsifies the information transmitted to your caller ID display to disguise their identity. Spoofing is often used as part of an attempt to trick someone into giving away valuable personal information so it can be used in fraudulent activity or sold illegally.

The following tips can help you avoid becoming victim to a spoofing scam:

1. Don’t answer calls from unknown numbers. If you do so by accident, hang up.
2. If a caller (live or recorded) suggests hitting a button to stop receiving calls from them, hang up. This can be a trick to engage you in conversation.
3. Never give out any personally identifiable information – for example, account numbers, Social Security Number, passwords or PINs, or your mother’s maiden name.
4. If a caller claims to be with a legitimate company, call back using the phone number on a statement you have from them, or on their verified, secure website.  This is particularly important if the caller asks you to verify personal information or make a payment.
5. If you are immediately pressured for information – be cautious. You are not obligated to answer any question asked of you.
6. Set your own password for your voicemail.  Some voicemail services are set up to automatically allow access to your mailbox if you call in from your own phone. If a scammer spoofs your number, they can access your messages unless there is a password or PIN requirement in place.
7. Use a call blocking tool (talk to your phone company) or reputable app on your mobile device.  There are different options for different platforms. Do some research and choose the one that makes the most sense for you.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 022822 2221

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New Castle, DE- Delaware State Police is issuing a traffic advisory for RT 40 and US 13, New Castle. Due to a structure fire in the area, RT 40 eastbound and westbound is closed between the US 13 split and Wilton Blvd. Additionally, US 13 southbound is closed between the RT 40 split and Llangollen Blvd. The roadway will be closed for an extended period of time.

Released: 022722 2013

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Newark, DE- Troopers arrested Pernell Louissol, 31, of Brooklyn, NY, for felony assault after stabbing a coworker during a physical altercation.

On February 26, 2022, at approximately 10:27 p.m., troopers responded to a stabbing that reportedly occurred in the area of northbound I-95 and exit ramp for DE 7. Upon arrival, troopers located a Ford passenger van with several people standing outside on the shoulder of the roadway. Troopers located an 18-year-old male with a laceration to his left arm, causing severe bleeding. Troopers provided care to stop the bleeding, and EMS transported the victim to a nearby hospital with a non-life-threatening injury.

The investigation determined the victim and Pernell Louissol were traveling with coworkers in the van when an argument ensued between the two men. The victim, who was driving, pulled over, and the two exited the van and began fighting on the shoulder of I-95. Coworkers broke up the altercation, and they all got back into the van. Prior to the victim driving off, the two men began arguing, which again turned into a physical altercation. During the fight, the victim discovered he was bleeding from his arm and passed out. 

Pernell was taken into custody without incident and transported to Delaware State Police Troop 2, where he was charged with Assault Second Degree (Felony). He was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #11 and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $5,000.00 cash bond. 

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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Harrington, DE- Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal two-car collision that occurred Saturday night north of Harrington. 

On February 26, 2022, at approximately 6:53 p.m., a 31-year-old Marydel, MD, man was driving a Honda Civic northbound on S. DuPont Hwy (US 13) in the left lane approaching the intersection of Hopkins Cemetery Rd. The Civic entered the left turn lane and median crossover and then, without stopping, began crossing southbound S. DuPont Hwy to Hopkins Cemetery Rd. At the same time, a 31-year-old Salisbury, MD woman was driving a GMC Terrain southbound on S. DuPont Hwy (US 13) in the right lane approaching the intersection of Hopkins Cemetery Rd. As the Honda crossed into the path of the GMC, the front bumper of the GMC struck the Honda’s passenger side door within the right lane of S. DuPont Hwy. After the collision, the GMC pushed the Honda into a stop sign and then into the parking lot of Callaway Furniture located at 15152 S. DuPont Hwy.

The 31-year-old Marydel, MD man, was flown to an area hospital where he was admitted in serious condition. Seated in the front passenger seat of the Honda was a 30-year-old Bridgeville man who sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Identification is pending notification to next of kin. 

EMS transported the 31-year-old Salisbury, MD woman to an area hospital where she was admitted for non-life-threatening injuries. Also in the GMC was a 59-year-old female, a 31-year-old female, a 6-year-old female, a 5-year-old female, and a 3-year-old male. All passengers were transported to an area hospital, where they were treated for minor injuries and released. 

The roadway was closed for approximately 4 hours for the crash investigation and cleanup. Delaware State Police Issue Traffic Advisory- Harrington

This collision remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit. Anyone with information regarding the crash is asked to contact Cpl/3 Joseph Lane by calling 302-698-8457 or emailing Joseph.Lane@delaware.gov. 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 http://delaware.crimestoppersweb.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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 022722 1301

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Harrington, DE- Delaware State Police is issuing a traffic advisory for southbound South DuPont Hwy (US 13) in the area of Hopkins Cemetery Road for a serious injury collision. As a result, the southbound lanes of South DuPont Hwy will be closed for an extended period of time. Motorists should seek alternate routes of travel to avoid traffic delays. An update will be issued once information becomes available.

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