Wilmington – Delaware State Police are currently investigating an escape from The Residential Cottages, a secure juvenile detention facility.

The incident occurred on Monday, December 6, 2021 at approximately 4:04 p.m. when Troopers were dispatched to The Residential Cottages located at 659 Centre Road, Wilmington.  Upon arrival, Troopers learned that 16-year-old Domingo Figueroa of Newport, Delaware, had escaped while being escorted on foot from the outside recreational area to the building.

Figueroa was last seen fleeing on foot towards Rt. 141 southbound.  Figueroa is described as a Hispanic male, 5’05” tall and approximately 100 lbs.  Figueroa was last seen wearing navy blue shirt and pants.

Figueroa currently has an active warrant out of Troop 6 for Escape Third Degree.

Anyone with information regarding Figueroa’s whereabouts is asked to please contact Detective Johnson of the Troop 2 Youth Aid Division at 302-834-2620 or by calling 911.

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, Corporal Amina Ali

Released: 120721 1322

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

At approximately 8:00 a.m., Sunday, December 5, 2021, troopers responded to the Circle K convenience store, located at 698 Naamans Road, Claymont, for a reported armed robbery. The investigation determined a male suspect entered the store, and confronted a male employee behind the sales counter. He then displayed a handgun, and demanded money from the register. The employee complied, and the suspect fled the store with an undisclosed amount of cash. He was last seen on foot traveling eastbound on Naamans Road. The employee was not injured as a result of the incident.

The suspect was described as a black male wearing all dark clothing. There are no suspect photographs available at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Kirchenbauer of Troop 2 Robbery Unit by calling 302-365-8525. 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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Corporal Amina Ali

Released: 120621 1052

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Bridgeville, DE – Delaware State Police have identified the individuals who died during a homicide-suicide incident Thursday night in the Bridgeville area.

At approximately 10:45 p.m. on Thursday, December 2, 2021, troopers were dispatched to the 100 block of Emilys Pintail Drive for a report of a shooting. Prior to their arrival, it was determined the homeowners, the 71-year-old male victim, later identified as Peter Colletti, and his wife had returned to their residence at approximately 9:30 p.m. The female was in the first floor bathroom when she heard footsteps on the second floor, where her 58-year-old brother, later identified as Joseph Caldarera, resides. Immediately after hearing the footsteps, she heard a loud bang. When she exited the bathroom, she discovered her husband, Peter, in the family room with an apparent gunshot wound. The female ran to a neighbor’s house where police were called.

Responding officers located Peter Colletti deceased in the family room with an apparent gunshot wound. They then searched the residence and located the suspect, Joseph Caldarera, deceased upstairs in his bedroom with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Both men were pronounced deceased at the scene.

The bodies were turned over to the Division of Forensic Science for an autopsy to be performed to determine the manner and cause of death.

The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is continuing their investigation into this incident.

If anyone has any information regarding this case, please contact Detective Short at 302-741-2727. 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. (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 120521 1138

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Delaware State Police Investigating Homicide-Suicide Incident- Bridgeville

Newark, DE- Delaware State Police have identified the individual who died in a fatal hit and run pedestrian crash on December 4, 2021, as Ismail R. Hassan-El, 42, of Wilmington, DE.

This collision remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has information on the vehicle involved, is asked to contact Sgt. Alexander at 302-365-8484. 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.

Delaware State Police Investigate Fatal Hit and Run Pedestrian Crash- Newark

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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 120421 1000

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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.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 120421 1742

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Newark, DE- Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal hit and run pedestrian crash that occurred early Saturday morning in Newark.

On December 4, 2021, at approximately 2:39 a.m., a dark colored 4-door passenger vehicle was traveling northbound in the right lane of Sunset Lake Road (SR 72) just north of the Old Baltimore Pike intersection. For unknown reasons, the 42-year-old Wilmington male was lying in the middle of the right thru lane. The passenger vehicle struck the pedestrian, continued traveling northbound on SR 72 and failed to stop.

The 42-year-old male was pronounced deceased at the scene. Identification is pending notification to next of kin.

Northbound Sunset Lake Rd (SR 72) in the vicinity of Old Baltimore Pike was closed to vehicular traffic for approximately 3 hours during the on-scene investigation.

This collision remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has information on the vehicle involved is asked to contact Sgt. Alexander at 302-365-8484. 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 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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 120421 0942

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New Castle County, DE- Delaware State Police has reopened the following roadways:

• Southbound Summit Bridge Rd. (SR 896) between Denny Rd. and Old Summit Bridge- Bear
• Fieldsboro Rd. at Northbound DuPont Parkway (US 13)- Townsend

All inquiries concerning the criminal investigation which was the reason for the road closure, should be directed to New Castle County Police Department.

For current road conditions, please visit http://www.deldot.gov/Traffic/travel_advisory/index.shtml#advisories.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released:120321 1940

New Castle County, DE- Delaware State Police are issuing a traffic advisory for the following roadways:

• Southbound Summit Bridge Rd. (SR 896) between Denny Rd. and Old Summit Bridge- Bear
• Fieldsboro Rd. at Northbound DuPont Parkway (US 13)- Townsend

The roadways will be closed for an extended period of time due to a criminal investigation being conducted by New Castle County Police Department. All inquiries concerning the criminal investigation should be directed to New Castle County Police Department.

For current road conditions, please visit http://www.deldot.gov/Traffic/travel_advisory/index.shtml#advisories.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released:120321 1722

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Smyrna, DE- Delaware State Police have identified the individual who died during a two-car fatal motor vehicle collision on November 29, 2021, as Natalja T. Hines, 51, of Clayton, DE. 

This collision remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit. Any witnesses are asked to contact Cpl/3 Joseph Lane by calling 302-698-8457. 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 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 unit Director at Debra.Reed@delaware.gov.

Delaware State Police Investigate Fatal Collision- Smyrna

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 120321 1411

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