Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is currently conducting a homicide investigation that took place Thursday afternoon in the Capitol Park community in Dover.

On March 24, 2022, at approximately 3:50 p.m., troopers responded to Senator Avenue for a reported shooting. The investigation determined a 33-year-old Dover man was seated in the driver seat of a vehicle parked on Senator Avenue when an unknown male entered the backseat of the car. The male engaged in a conversation with the victim before demanding the victim’s property. At some point during the encounter, the victim was shot in the upper torso. The unknown male suspect then fled the vehicle in an unknown direction of travel.

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

At this time, there is no suspect information available. Delaware State Police Homicide Unit asks anyone who witnessed or has information regarding this incident to contact Det. Mark Csapo by calling 302-741-2729. 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 investigating an attempted carjacking that took place in a Christiana Mall parking lot Wednesday night.

The incident occurred at approximately 7:25 p.m., March 23, 2022, in the parking lot of the Target at the Christiana Mall, located at 800 Christiana Mall, Newark. Investigation determined a male suspect approached a 14-year-old male victim as he returned to his brother’s vehicle in the parking lot. The suspect advised the victim to give him everything and the victim attempted to runaway, but fell to the ground. The suspect stood overtop the victim took his car keys and demanded him to get in the vehicle. The victim refused and fled into the food court.

The victim’s vehicle was later located in the parking lot running with the doors open. The victim was not injured during the incident.

The suspect was described as a thin black male in his 20’s, approximately 6’1” tall, and wearing all dark clothing. There are no surveillance images available at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Sergeant Pixley of the Troop 2 Criminal Investigative Unit by calling 302-365-8403. 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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Newark, DE- Delaware State Police investigate a fatal motorcycle collision that occurred Friday night on Old Baltimore Pike.

On March 18, 2022, at approximately 10:44 p.m., a 2020 Black Harley Davidson motorcycle operated by a 47-year-old New Castle man, was traveling westbound on Old Baltimore Pike from the area of Christiana Rd (DE RT 273). In this area, Old Baltimore Pike consists of a single travel lane in each direction with a continuous left turn lane in the center. The continuous left turn median ends because of a left turn lane that forms on the eastbound side of Old Baltimore Pike.  To the left of the turn lane is a concrete median.  This lane is for eastbound traffic to turn left into St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church.

The motorcycle operator was attempting to overtake a non-contact vehicle that was traveling ahead of it on the left. As it began to pass on the left through the continuous left turn lane, it failed to observe the concrete median. As a result, the front tire of the Harley Davidson struck the raised concrete median which caused the operator to lose control of the motorcycle. The Harley Davidson fell on its left side making contact with the roadway before it continued westbound after contacting the ground and sliding along the concrete median.

After the collision the operator was transported to Christiana Hospital with critical injuries.  Unfortunately, on March 21, 2022, he succumbed to his injuries.

The motorcycle operator has been identified as Terrance Newton, 47, of New Castle. 

Traffic in the area was redirected for approximately 2 hours due to the investigation and cleanup.

The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit are continuing to investigate this fatal collision. Anyone who witnessed this collision is asked to contact Cpl/3 John Forester  302.365.8485. 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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Dewey Beach, DE– Delaware State Police have identified the victim who died during a Dewey Beach Police Officer-involved shooting as Rodney K. Robinson II, 21, of Milford.

The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit continue to investigate this incident and are asking anyone who may have witnessed this incident or has video surveillance to please contact Sgt. Stephen Yeich by calling 302-741-2703. 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.

*UPDATE* Delaware State Police Conducting Dewey Beach Police Officer Involved Shooting

Delaware State Police Conducting Criminal Investigation- Dewey Beach

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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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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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New Castle- Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred at a New Castle area motel Friday afternoon.

On Friday, March 18, 2022, at approximately 3:02 p.m., troopers responded to the Superlodge Motel located at 1213 West Ave, New Castle for a shooting incident. Investigation determined a 27-year-old female victim had a verbal altercation with an unknown female inside of her motel room. During the altercation, the suspect displayed a handgun towards the victim which caused her to run out of the room. As the victim was fleeing the suspect fired three rounds in the direction of victim. The victim was not injured and took cover in a nearby motel room. The suspect fled the scene in a dark sedan.

There was no property damaged and there was no one injured during this incident.

The suspect was described as a light skin female approximately 5’5”-5’10” tall, 140-170 lbs., wearing dark clothing and tan work boots. There are currently no surveillance photographs available.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Major Crimes Unit continues to investigate this shooting incident. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact Det. Tenebruso by calling 302-365-8435 or messaging the Delaware State Police on Facebook Messenger. 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 a 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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Dewey Beach, DE– Delaware State Police are conducting a Dewey Beach Police Officer-involved shooting, which resulted in the death of a 21-year-old Milford man.

At the request of the Dewey Beach Police Department, this active and ongoing investigation is being conducted by the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit and Delaware Department of Justice, Division of Civil Rights and Public Trust.

On March 19, 2022, at approximately 1:17 a.m., officers with the Dewey Beach Police Department were notified by employees of the Starboard Restaurant located at 2009 Coastal Hwy of a male patron exiting the establishment with a gun. Officers attempted to contact the individual on the sidewalk out front of the business, but he fled on foot southbound on Coastal Hwy. Officers gave chase for approximately three blocks but lost sight of him. A search was conducted in the area by officers, but they were unsuccessful in locating the subject.

At approximately 2:23 a.m., the Dewey Beach Police Department 9-1-1 Center received a call from an employee of Starboard advising the suspect had returned to the business and was located by staff inside a restricted employee-only area. Two Dewey Beach Police Officers responded and located the male who was now inside the outdoor tent area of the business. When officers attempted to contact the male, he fled from the business northbound on Coastal Hwy before running westbound on Saulsbury St and into a nearby alleyway. At that time, the pursuing officers located the male, and a single gunshot was fired by a 1.5-year veteran officer with the Dewey Beach Police Department using the departmental issued firearm. The details surrounding the shooting incident are still in the early stages of the investigation. Once information becomes available, it will be released.

After the male was shot, he fled the area on foot. Responding officers located the male unconscious behind a commercial building in the 2100 block of Coastal Hwy with a single gunshot wound to the upper torso. Also located at the scene was a handgun.

Upon officers locating the unconscious male, they immediately began performing life-saving measures and called for EMS to respond. He was transported by ambulance to Beebe Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. The Division of Forensic Science will be conducting an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death.

The Dewey Beach Police Officers involved in this incident were not injured. The officer involved in the shooting is currently placed on standard administrative leave with pay and benefits pending the outcome of this investigation.

The victim was later identified as a 21-year-old male from Milford, DE. Additional information regarding the victim will be provided once proper notification has been made to his family.

The Delaware State Police would like to thank the community for their patience as the investigation is conducted. We recognize this incident is alarming, and we assure you that community safety remains a priority.

The Delaware State Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed this incident or has video surveillance to please contact Sgt. Stephen Yeich with the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit by calling 302-741-2703. 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

Delaware State Police Conducting Criminal Investigation- Dewey Beach

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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Dewey Beach- Delaware State Police are currently conducting a criminal investigation on Saulsbury Street, Dewey Beach. As a result, there is an increased police presence in the area. Saulsbury Street in the area of Coastal Highway is currently closed until further notice. This investigation is in the early stages but there is no threat to the safety of the community. Additional information will be released once it becomes available.

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Millsboro- Delaware State Police have identified the victim that died in a fatal motor vehicle collision late Tuesday night on eastbound Millsboro Highway (Route 24) in the area of Revel Road as Micheline Victor, 53, of Salisbury, MD.

This collision remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has any information is asked to contact Corporal/1 Smith at 302-703-3267. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delawarecrimestoppers.com.

Delaware State Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash– Millsboro

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, Senior Corporal Jason Hatchell

Released: 031822 1220

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