Rehoboth Beach, DE- Delaware State Police arrested Steven L. Hickman, 55, of Frankford and Leon N. Frazier, 52, of Ellendale, early Monday morning after they stole bicycles from Walmart and fled from troopers.

On November 15, 2021, at approximately 4:47 a.m., a trooper conducting traffic control on John J. Williams Hwy (SR24) west of Mulberry Knoll Road observed a gray Dodge Ram truck traveling westbound on SR24 with a large number of bicycles in the bed of the truck and one being dragged behind. A traffic stop was attempted on the Dodge, but the driver failed to stop and continued to travel westbound before becoming disabled west of Banks Road. When it came to a stop, Leon Frazier Jr. exited the driver’s side and was taken into custody without incident. A search of Frazier’s person was conducted, and drug paraphernalia was located on him. A computer inquiry revealed Frazier’s driver’s license was suspended. Steven Hickman was taken into custody when he exited the passengers’ side of the truck. Before being transported to Delaware State Police Troop 7, troopers were advised by the dispatch center that Rehoboth Beach Walmart called and reported a theft of a large number of bicycles. Located in plain view in the truck bed were approximately $1,950 in bikes with Walmart price tags. A criminal investigation ensued and troopers determined the bikes were stolen from the exterior of Walmart shortly before the trooper observed the vehicle traveling on SR24.

                                    Leon N. Frazier 

Frazier was charged with the following crimes:

• Theft $1,500 or Greater (Felony)
• Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
• Disregarding a Police Officer Signal (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Criminal Mischief Under $1,500
• Driving While Suspended
• Failure to Have Insurance in Possession
• Multiple Traffic Violations

Frazier was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #2 and released on a $5,500.00 unsecured bond.

                         Steven L. Hickman

Hickman was charged with the following crimes:

• Theft $1,500.00 or Greater (Felony)
• Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)
• Criminal Mischief Under $1,500

Hickman was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court #2 and released on a $2,500.00 unsecured bond.

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Dover, DE- Delaware State Police has identified the individual who died during a late Friday night fatal motorcycle accident as Abimael Medina-Diaz, 37, of Dover.

On November 12, 2021, at approximately 11:19 p.m., a black Ford Fusion operated by a 22-year-old male was stopped at the stop sign on Maple Dale Road at Kenton Road, anticipating turning southbound onto Kenton Road. At the same time, a 2007 Harley Davidson motorcycle operated by Abimael Medina-Diaz, was traveling northbound on Kenton Road in the area of Maple Dale Road. The driver of the Fusion pulled onto Kenton Road and began turning left, resulting in the Harley colliding with the left front fender of the vehicle. After impact, the Fusion rotated clockwise and came to rest. The motorcycle was redirected into a northwestern direction, overturned onto its right side, and came to rest along the western edge of the roadway, partially in the front yard of a private residence.

The 22-year-old Ford Fusion driver from Victorville, CA, was transported to an area hospital with minor, non-life-threatening injuries, where he was treated and released.

Medina-Diaz, was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries where he died a short time later.

UPDATE- Delaware State Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Accident- Dover

Anyone with information regarding this collision is asked to contact Sgt. John Wheatley with the Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit by calling 302-698-8451. 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 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.

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Dover, DE- Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle accident that occurred late Friday night in Dover.

On November 12, 2021, at approximately 11:19 p.m., a black Ford Fusion was traveling northbound on Kenton Road towards Maple Dale Road. The 22-year-old male driver used the entrance of Maple Dale Country Club to make a U-turn, to proceed southbound on Kenton Road. At the same time, a 2007 Harley Davidson motorcycle operated by a 37-year-old man was traveling northbound on Kenton Road, behind the Fusion. For the driver of the Ford to execute the U-turn, he steered his vehicle to the right, into the entrance of Maple Dale Country Club, and then quickly began the left turn to start the U-turn. As the Fusion was turning left, the Harley collided with the left front fender of the vehicle. After impact, the Fusion rotated clockwise and came to rest. The motorcycle was redirected into a northwestern direction, overturned onto its right side, and came to rest along the western edge of the roadway, partially in the front yard of a private residence.

The 22-year-old Ford Fusion driver from Victorville, CA, was transported to an area hospital with minor, non-life-threatening injuries, where he was treated and released.

The 37-year-old Harley Davidson operator from Dover, DE, was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries where he died a short time later. Identification is pending notification to next of kin.

Anyone with information regarding this collision is asked to contact Sgt. John Wheatley with the Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit by calling 302-698-8451. 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 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.

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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.

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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 offender after he either failed to register or re-register their current address. If anyone knows the location of this subject, 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 http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com/.

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Released: 111321 0936

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Dover – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that occurred early Tuesday morning.

At approximately 5:47 a.m. Tuesday, November 9, 2021 a 2003 Toyota Prius was traveling southbound on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway (SR1) just north of the Exit 104 off ramp for Scarborough Road. For unknown reasons the Prius travelled off the east edge of the roadway and partially into the center grass median before veering back onto the roadway, rotating in a clockwise direction and travelling across both southbound lanes. The Prius then drives off the west side of SR1 where it strikes a metal guardrail with its front bumper and continues to rotate in a clockwise manner as it travels through the guardrail before coming to a stop.

The operator, Marc M. Jeudy, 53 of Georgetown, was properly restrained and had to be extricated from the vehicle by fire department personnel. He was then flown to Christiana Medical Center by Delaware State Police Aviation where he was admitted in critical condition. Mr. Jeudy succumbed to his injuries on Thursday, November 11, 2021, at 3:06 a.m.

A 53-year-old female passenger from Georgetown (wife) was properly restrained and transported to the Bayhealth Kent General Hospital where she was treated and released for minor injuries.

Traffic on SR1 southbound in the area of Exit 104 was impacted for approximately three hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing their investigation into the crash. Anyone with information regarding the incident or may have witnessed the collision should contact Master Corporal J. 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 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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Released: 111121 1630

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Milford – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal crash that occurred this afternoon north of Milford.

Around 2:26 p.m. Sunday November 7, 2021, a 2016 Kia Soul, operated by a 31-year-old female from New Windsor, NY, was traveling southbound on Bay Road (SR1) in the right lane just south of Old Cemetery Road. A 2016 Ford F-450 Comcast/Xfinity bucket truck, operated by a 56-year-old male from Dover, was stopped on the right shoulder of SR1 just south of Old Cemetery Road with its amber lights flashing. For unknown reasons, the Kia suddenly veered to the right shoulder and struck the rear of the truck.

The 31-year-old driver of the Kia Soul was properly restrained and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Her name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. A dog traveling inside the Kia was turned over to the local SPCA and it is unknown if the animal was injured.

The 56-year-old Comcast truck operator was properly restrained and was transported to Bayhealth Sussex Campus where he was treated and released for non-life-threatening injuries.

SR1 southbound between Old Cemetery Road and Cicada Lane was closed for approximately three and a half hours while the crash was investigated and cleared.

The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing their investigation into the crash. Anyone with information regarding the incident or may have witnessed the collision should contact Sergeant J. Wheatley by calling 302-698-8518. 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 – Milford

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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Released: 110721 2045

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Newark, DE – Delaware State Police have identified the name of the driver who died in a crash on November 6, 2021, on Ogletown Stanton Road, as 52-year-old Margret Garrison of Wilmington.

The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing their investigation into the crash. Anyone with information regarding the incident or may have witnessed the collision should contact Sergeant D. Alexander by calling 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.

Original Release *Traffic Advisory* State Troopers Investigating Serious Crash – Newark Area

*UPDATE-FATAL* State Troopers Investigating Serious Crash

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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Released: 110721 1700

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Milford – Delaware State Police are on the scene of a serious motor vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 2:26 p.m. this afternoon, Sunday November 7, 2021, on Bay Road (SR1) southbound north of Cicada Lane.

As a result of the crash, SR1 southbound between Old Cemetery Road and Cicada Lane 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 Gary Fournier

Released: 110721 1515

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