Delmar– Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred Thursday night at the intersection of Delmar Road and North Spring Hill Road.

On Thursday, March 17, 2022, at approximately 6:03 p.m., a 2004 Ford F250 pickup truck, operated by 22-year-old, Luke Figgs of Delmar, DE was traveling southbound on Susan Beach Road. The Ford stopped at the intersection of Delmar Road for a posted stop sign, intending on continuing south onto N. Spring Hill Road. At this time, a 1999 Honda Accord operated by a 30-year-old female of Mardela Springs, MD was traveling eastbound on Delmar Road approaching the same intersection. The Ford entered the intersection and pulled directly into the path of the Honda, where the front of the Ford struck the front driver side of the Honda. As a result, the Honda rotated counterclockwise off the southeast corner of roadway into the grass, where the passenger side impacted a utility pole. The Ford failed to stop at the scene and began traveling eastbound on Delmar Road. An officer from Delmar Police Department located the hit and run vehicle on East Pine Street, Delmar, MD, initiated a traffic stop and took the operator, identified as Luke Figgs into custody without incident.

The 30-year-old operator of the Honda who was properly restrained, was transported by ambulance to Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, MD where she succumbed to injuries and was pronounced deceased. Identification of the victim is pending notification to the next of kin. There were also two passengers ages 4 and 29 inside of the Honda who were transported to Peninsula Regional Medical Center and treated for minor injuries.

Luke Figgs, the operator of the Ford was not injured. Figgs was committed to the Wicomico County Detention Center on DUI and other traffic related charges in Maryland. There is an active warrant in Delaware for Vehicular Homicide (Felony), Vehicular Assault 2nd (Felony) -2 counts, and numerous other traffic related charges. Figgs will be arraigned on the charges above upon his extradition back to Delaware.

The roadway was closed for approximately 6 hours while the investigation was completed, and the roadway was cleared.

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/3 Argo at 302-703-3264. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delawarecrimestoppers.com.

*Traffic Advisory* Delaware State Police Investigating Serious Crash- Delmar

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Sussex County, DE- Delaware State Troopers seek the public’s assistance locating Durron E. Jones II, 30, of Sussex County. 

Durron is currently wanted for multiple warrants, capias, and Violation of Probation. He is described as a black male, approximately 6’2″, and weighs approximately 180 lbs. Durron may be in the Dagsboro, Seaford, Bridgeville, or Delmar area.

Attempts to locate Durron have been unsuccessful, and troopers are asking anyone who has information regarding his whereabouts to contact the Troop 4 Governor’s Task Force by calling 302.752.3822. 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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Delmar – Delaware State Police are on the scene of a serious motor vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 6:04 p.m. tonight, March 17, 2022, at the intersection of Delmar Road and North Spring Hill Road.

As a result of the crash, Delmar Road is closed for emergency response vehicles on scene. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes of travel. The road closure is anticipated to be lengthy, with no estimated time for a re-opening.

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The investigation is in the early stages with further details being released as they become available.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Jason Hatchell

Released: 031722 2115

Seaford, DE- On March 16, 2022, at approximately 6:50 a.m., troopers were dispatched to a vehicle fire on a property in the 10000 block of Airport Road. When troopers arrived, they observed a vehicle fully engulfed in flames, and the body of a male was located in a nearby ditch. The victim, a 54-year-old male from Seaford, was pronounced deceased at the scene and was turned over to the Division of Forensic Science for an autopsy to be performed. 

The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit, in conjunction with the Division of Forensic Science, conducted an investigation that revealed there was no sign of foul play. Due to the sensitivity of this case, no further information will be provided. 

Delaware State Police Conducting Death Investigation

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Millsboro– Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred late Tuesday night on eastbound Millsboro Highway (Route 24) in the area of Revel Road.

On Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at approximately 11:21 p.m., a 2004 Ford Explorer operated by a 26-year-old female of Millsboro was traveling eastbound on Millsboro Highway (Route 24) just west of Revel Road. At this time, a 2006 Honda CRV operated by a 53-year-old female of Salisbury, MD was traveling westbound on Millsboro Highway in the same area.  While the Ford was traveling eastbound its right side struck a deer within the lane of travel. After impact with the deer, the Ford continued eastbound, but for unknown reasons crossed over the center line. The front of the Ford then struck the front of the Honda in the westbound lane of travel. After impact, the Ford rotated approximately 180 degrees before coming to rest in the eastbound lane of travel. The Honda was re-directed off the north edge of the roadway where it came to rest in an open field.

The 26-year-old operator of the Ford who not restrained was transported to Beebe Hospital with minor injuries.

The 53-year-old operator of the Honda who was properly restrained, was pronounced deceased at the scene of the collision.  Identification of the victim is pending notification to the next of kin.

The roadway was closed for approximately 4 hours while the investigation was completed, and the roadway was cleared.

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.

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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New Castle, DE- The Delaware State Police continue their investigation into an early Sunday morning crime spree and are asking for the public’s help. 

On March 13, 2022, Brittallia Semaan, 30, of New Castle, was arrested for two carjacking’s, kidnapping, and multiple collisions, including a fatal pedestrian crash. As this investigation continues, detectives are seeking information from anyone who may have been in or around the SR9 corridor between 8:45 a.m.- 9:30 a.m., with potential videos, witness information, or were potential victims to contact Detective Bridget Harris with the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit by calling 302-365-8410. 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 #3* Suspect Charged with Kidnapping, Carjackings, Fatal Pedestrian Crash and Crashes

*UPDATE #2* Investigation Continues into Carjackings and Fatal Pedestrian Crash

*UPDATE- Delaware State Police Investigate Fatal Pedestrian Collision Caused by Carjacking Suspect

Traffic Advisory- Multiple Roadways in New Castle Closed for Crashes

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New Castle– Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred Sunday morning in New Castle.

On Sunday March 13, 2022, at approximately 9:34 a.m., Brittalia Semaan, 30, of New Castle, was operating a stolen 2018 Chevrolet Trax southbound on Route 9 in the area of Boothurst Boulevard. At this time, a pedestrian later identified as Joseph Stanavich, 47, of New Castle was walking southbound on the right shoulder of Route 9, just south of Boothhurst Boulevard. The Trax which was traveling at a high-rate of speed, for unknown reasons left the right lane of travel and struck the pedestrian within the right shoulder. After the collision, Semaan fled southbound on Route 9 in the stolen Chevrolet Trax. Semaan was subsequently apprehended in the area of Route 9 and Hamburg Road after a separate collision.

Stanavich was transported to a nearby hospital by EMS, where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased. Identification of the victim is pending notification to next of kin.

Semaan was not injured in the crash and was transported to Troop 2 where she was charged with Vehicular Homicide 2^nd Degree (Felony), Leaving the Scene of a Collision Resulting in Death (Felony), Failing to Report a Collision Resulting in Death, and Failing to Maintain Lane of Travel.

Semaan was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #11 and committed to the Delores J. Baylor Correctional Institution on $47,000 cash bond.

This case remains an active investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit. Anyone with information regarding this crash is asked to contact Cpl/3 John Breen by calling 302-365-8486 or emailing john.breen@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://delawarecrimestoppersweb.com/

*Please see attached updates below for additional information on related incidents and charges.*

*UPDATE* Troopers Investigating Two Carjacking’s, Fatal Pedestrian Crash and Multiple Crashes With Suspect in Custody

*UPDATE #2* Investigation Continues into Carjacking’s and Fatal Pedestrian Crash

*UPDATE #3* Suspect Charged with Kidnapping, Carjacking’s, Fatal Pedestrian Crash and Crashes

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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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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Released: 031322 2307

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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 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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 031322 2255

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