Laurel- Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred this afternoon on Sycamore Road at the intersection to Beaver Dam Branch Road.

On Friday, November 26, 2021, at approximately 2:35 p.m., a 2017 Subaru WRX operated by a 17-year-old male of Frankford, DE, was traveling westbound on Sycamore Road at a high rate of speed. At this time, a 2000 Ford F-150 pickup truck operated by an 18-year-old male of Salisbury, MD, was traveling westbound on Sycamore Road in front of the Subaru. The Ford slowed down at the intersection to make a left turn onto Beaver Dam Branch Road. As the Ford initiated the left turn, the Subaru was unable to stop. In attempt to avoid striking the Ford, the Subaru began to pass it on the left. The Subaru was unable to avoid the collision and it’s front right struck the front left of the Ford. The collision pushed the Ford in a northwest direction, where it came to rest in the westbound lane of Sycamore Road. The impact caused the Subaru to exit the roadway while rotating in a counterclockwise direction. The Subaru continued traveling out of control in a westerly direction until it struck a guide wire. This collision caused the Subaru to go airborne and subsequently its passenger side struck a utility pole.

The collision with the utility pole caused the 17-year-old male front seat passenger of the Subaru to be ejected. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. Identification of the victim is pending notification to the next of kin.

The 17-year-old operator of the Subaru was transposed to an area hospital and treated for minor injuries.

The 18-year-old operator of the Ford was not injured.

Sycamore Road at Beaver Dam Branch Road remains closed while a utility pole is replaced.

The investigation remains on-going. Anyone with information regarding this collision should contact Senior Corporal Albert with the Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit by calling 302-703-3266. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com .

*Traffic Advisory* State Troopers Investigating Serious Crash – Laurel

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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 http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.

Blades, DE- Delaware State Police arrested George Reha, 35, of Seaford, early Wednesday morning on weapon and drug charges after troopers were called to a convenience store to check on his welfare.

On November 24, 2021, at approximately 7:28 a.m., troopers and EMS were dispatched to Royal Farms located at 8800 Concord Road to check on the welfare of a male, later identified as George Reha. Reha appeared to be nodding off while in the driver seat of a GMC Sierra. Upon contact, he displayed signs of being under the influence of drugs, and a DUI investigation ensued. Reha was taken into custody without incident, and a search of his person was conducted. Located in his pant pocket was $8,797 in suspected drug proceeds. A search of his vehicle resulted in troopers finding the following items:

• Approximately 5.99 grams of cocaine
• Drug Paraphernalia
• 1- large Bowie Knife
• 1- Switchblade knife

Reha did not required medical attention and was transported to Delaware State Police Troop 5, where he was charged with the following crimes:

• 4th Offense DUI (Felony)
• Possession of a Deadly Weapon by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Possession of a Switchblade

Reha was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #2 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $9,500.00 cash bond.

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New Castle – Delaware State Police is investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred late yesterday morning.

On Monday, November 22, 2021, at approximately 11:44 a.m., a 2019 Freightliner tow truck was traveling northbound on I-95 in the right lane of travel.  At the same time, a 2012 Ford Escape had pulled over to the right shoulder of I-95 just north of the exit to Route 141 southbound.  As the Freightliner neared the location of the Ford Escape, for unknown reasons, the sole occupant exited his vehicle and entered into the right lane of travel. The Freightliner attempted to swerve to the left, but was unable to avoid the collision and struck the pedestrian.

The 25-year-old male victim of Bear, DE was pronounced deceased at the scene. The name of the victim is pending notification to the next of kin.

The 51-year-old operator of the tow truck of Clayton, DE was not injured in the crash.

The two right lanes of I-95 northbound were closed for approximately three hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

Anyone with information regarding the incident should contact Detective Tenebruso by calling 302-365-8435. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.

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Wilmington – Delaware State Police are investigating the robbery of a Wilmington area gas station that occurred this morning.

The incident occurred at approximately 12:55 a.m., Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at the Exxon gas station, located at 2007 Newport Gap Pike, Wilmington, when troopers responded to an armed robbery. Investigation determined a male suspect entered the store and confronted a male employee behind the sales counter. The suspect displayed a handgun and demanded money from the register. The employee complied and the suspect fled the store with an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect fled on foot westbound Route 2. The employee was not injured as a result of the incident.

The suspect was described as a black male wearing all dark clothing.

No surveillance images are 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.delaware.crimestoppersweb.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. (1800 842-8461).  You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@state.de.us.

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Rehoboth Beach – Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred shortly after midnight outside The Pond Bar and Grill.

On November 21, 2021, at approximately 12:06 a.m., troopers responded to The Pond Bar and Grill, located at 19266 Coastal Highway, for a report of subjects fighting in the parking lot. Within two minutes, Sussex County Emergency Operations Center (9-1-1) updated the responding troopers that shots were  fired. Upon their arrival, it was determined one male victim had been shot during the ruckus, but had already left the area in a privately owned vehicle and traveled to Beebe Medical Center for a gunshot wound to his leg. The wound is considered to be non-life-threatening. No other victims were located at the scene.

A search of the crime scene was conducted and 32 shell casings were located in the parking lot. Two vehicles were struck as well as the front window of the bar. It was later determined that a round struck a second floor room in the Comfort Inn next door.

At approximately 12:24 a.m. another call was received by the Emergency Operations Center advising there were shots fired at the Wawa located at 35436 Wolfe Neck Road, Rehoboth. In this incident, there were no reported victims of the gunfire and several empty shell casings were located outside the business in the parking lot.

Due to the short time frame between the two incidents, it is assumed that the shootings may be linked.

There are no surveillance photographs or suspect information available.

These incidents remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigation Unit. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact Detective A. Bluto by calling 302-752-3864. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Released: 112121 0725

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