Newark– The Delaware State Police are attempting to identify two suspects involved in a shoplifting turned robbery, which occurred at the Home Depot yesterday afternoon.

On December 15th, 2021, at approximately 3:15 p.m., a male suspect, and a female suspect entered the Home Depot, located at 1301 Churchmans Road, removed multiple home camera systems from the shelves, and attempted to exit the store without paying for the merchandise. While exiting the store, two loss prevention employees attempted to stop them. Both suspects resisted and pepper sprayed the employees. One of the employees was sprayed in the chest, and did not sustain any injuries. The other employee was sprayed in the face, and was treated by EMS. The suspects fled the scene in an older model white SUV with dark tinted windows in an unknown direction.

The male suspect is described as a black male, heavy build, approximately 40-years of age, approximately 5’9″ wearing dark colored clothing, and a mask.

The female suspect is described as a black female, heavy build, approximately 40-years of age, approximately 5’4″, wearing a dark colored jacket, white shirt, dark pants, and a mask.

Anyone with information regarding this incident or suspects should contact Corporal Santangelo with the Delaware State Police Troop 6 by calling 302-633-5000. 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: 121621 1204

New Castle, DE – Delaware State Police are on the scene of a serious motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian that occurred at approximately 6:01 p.m. this evening, December 15, 2021, on northbound South DuPont Hwy (US 13)  in the area of Hares Corner .

As a result of the crash, northbound South DuPont Hwy at Hares Corner is closed with 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.

For updated road closure information and traffic conditions log on to:

http://www.deldot.gov/Traffic/travel_advisory/index.shtml#advisories

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

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Heather Pepper

Released: 121521 1833

New Castle County – The Delaware State Police are issuing a traffic advisory in New Castle County for Thursday, December 16, 2021, as Wreaths Across America will be entering into Delaware from Pennsylvania.

At approximately 9:30 a.m., the convoy of trucks and support vehicles will enter Delaware on I-95 southbound from Pennsylvania and merge onto I-495. They will travel southbound on I-495 to Exit 5 and turn right at the top of the ramp onto southbound Philadelphia Pike. The convoy make its first stop at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church located at 3200 Philadelphia Pike.

The convoy will depart Holy Rosary Church at approximately 12:00 p.m. from Cathedral Avenue northbound and turn left onto Governor Printz Boulevard followed by a right onto Philadelphia Pike. The convoy will then turn onto I-495 southbound and travel to I-95 southbound where it will exit onto SR-273 westbound. It will make an immediate right onto Harmony Road and continue to SR-2 (Kirkwood Highway) and turn right. The convoy will turn onto Pike Creek Road and then make a right into Saint Mark’s High School for a scheduled stop.

At approximately 1:30 p.m., the Wreaths convoy will depart Saint Mark’s H.S. and go back to SR-2 where it will turn left and travel eastbound to SR-7 (Limestone Road). At SR-7, the convoy will travel southbound and merge onto SR-1. From there, it will continue southbound on SR-1 to Exit 136 (SR-299, Middletown Odessa Road) into Middletown. The convoy will make a left onto South Catherine Street and then right onto East Green Street and continue straight across Broad Street to the Volunteer Hose Company of Middletown for a scheduled stop.

Wreaths Across America will depart the fire house at approximately 4:00 p.m. on South Scott Street by turning right out of the parking lot and then make a left turn onto West Main Street toward SR-299 (Middletown Warwick Road). At SR-299, the convoy will turn left and travel southbound to Warwick Road where it will merge onto US-301 southbound to the Maryland State Line where Maryland State Police and allied police agencies will take over the escort.

Law enforcement officers and DelDOT will be controlling the intersections along the route. Please use caution if you are traveling in the area of the convoy during the specified times.

The fleet of 18-wheelers and support vehicles will be enroute to Arlington National Cemetery, where 400,000 veterans and family members are interred. This year’s wreath laying will take place on Saturday, December 18, 2021.

The mission of National Wreaths Across America Day, To Remember, Honor and Teach, is carried out by wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery and more than 2,500 locations across the United States, at sea, and abroad.

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Released: 121521 1800

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

The incident occurred at approximately 10:32 a.m., Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at the Getty gas station, located at 1147 Christiana Road, Newark, 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 removed an undisclosed amount of cash from two registers. The suspect then forced the employee to the safe, had him open it, and instructed the victim to turn away and get on his knees. The employee complied and the suspect removed an undisclosed amount of cash from the safe. The suspect fled the business in a northwest direction, across Route 273. The employee was not injured as a result of the incident.

The suspect is described as a black male approximately 20-30 years-old wearing a black jacket, black pants, light-colored shoes, and a mask.

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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Jason Hatchell

Released: 121421 1750

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.

Kevin Hemphill

Maurice Wilson

Alontre Baytops

Brandon Lowman

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Corporal Amina Ali

Released: 121021 2024

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Delaware – The Delaware State Police is aware of the multiple school shooting threats which have recently been shared on social media platforms over the past few weeks. Numerous posts and/or images have been shared nationwide which have affected various schools across the country. The threats reported to Delaware law enforcement agencies have been investigated and deemed non-credible. At this time, the Delaware State Police has no intelligence indicating any credible threat to Delaware schools. Be cognizant that the absence of intelligence does not mean the absence of a threat. Please call 9-1-1 or call the Delaware Anti-Terrorism Tip Line at 1-800-FORCE-1-2 (1-800-367-2312) to report any suspicious activity. You may also email information to force12@state.de.us.

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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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Released: 121021 1600

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Laurel- Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred Thursday afternoon on Seaford Road at the intersection to Mount Zion Road.

On Thursday, December 9, 2021, at approximately 4:38 p.m., a 1998 Honda Civic operated by a 25-year-old male of Seaford, DE, was traveling northbound on Seaford Road, just south of Mount Zion Road negotiating a slight right curve.  At this time, a 1998 Mazda B2500 operated by a 55-year-old male of Delmar, DE, was traveling southbound on Seaford Road in the same location. Due to unknown circumstances, the Honda and the Mazda struck head on in the northbound lane of Seaford Road.  

The 25-year-old operator of the Honda was not property restrained, and was taken to an area hospital in critical condition. Also inside of the Honda, there was an 18-year-old male front passenger from Philadelphia, PA . The front passenger was not properly restrained, and pronounced deceased at the scene. Identification is pending notification to the next of kin.

The 55-year-old operator of the Mazda was properly restrained, and transported to an area hospital in critical condition.

The roadway was closed for approximately 3 hours while the investigation was completed and the roadway was cleared.

The investigation remains on-going. Anyone with information regarding this collision should contact Sergeant DeMalto with the Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit by calling 302-703-3269. 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

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 unit Director at debra.reed@state.de.us.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Corporal Amina Ali

Released: 121021 0930

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Frankford- The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit continues investigating the murder of Dioandre D. Gibbs, 33 of Lincoln, that occurred back in May of 2021.

At approximately 3:35 p.m., Tuesday May 18, 2021, Frankford Police Department and Delaware State Troopers were dispatched to Honolulu Road in the area of Kauffman Lane for a reported shooting. When officers and troopers arrived on the scene, they discovered Dioandre Gibbs sitting in the driver’s seat of a gray 2012 Volkswagen CC with a gunshot wound. Through the investigations, it was determined Gibbs was shot on Kauffman Lane and attempted to drive away from the scene. He then lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the front of a residence located on Honolulu Road.

Dioandre Gibbs was transported to a nearby hospital by ambulance, where he was pronounced deceased. 

The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit, with the assistance of the Frankford Police Department, continues to investigate this case as it remains active and ongoing.

The family of Dioandre Gibbs have greatly assisted in this investigation. Partnering with Delaware Crime Stoppers, a $6,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest.

Anyone who witnessed this incident or has information regarding this incident should contact Detective Brian McDerby by calling 302-741-2821 or brian.mcderby@delaware.gov. Information may also be provided anonymously 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.

**Original Release** Delaware State Police Investigating Homicide of Lincoln Man- Frankford

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Gary Fournier

Released: 120921 1905

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Laurel – Delaware State Police are on the scene of a serious motor vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 2:42 p.m. this afternoon, December 9, 2021, on Seaford Road at the intersection with Mount Zion Road.

As a result of the crash, Seaford Road is closed at the intersection 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.

For updated road closure information and traffic conditions log on to:

http://www.deldot.gov/Traffic/travel_advisory/index.shtml#advisories

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

Presented by Public Information Officer, Corporal Amina Ali

Released: 120921 1531