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.

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Bridgeville, DE – Delaware State Police are investigating a homicide-suicide in the Bridgeville area that occurred Thursday night.

At approximately 10:45 p.m. on Thursday, December 2, 2021, troopers were dispatched to the 100 block of Emily’s Pintail Drive for a report of a shooting.

Prior to their arrival, it was determined the homeowners, a 71-year-old male victim 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 resides. Immediately after hearing the footsteps, she heard a loud bang. When she exited the bathroom, she discovered her husband in the family room with an apparent gunshot wound. The female ran to a neighbor’s house where police were called.

Responding officers located the 71-year-old male victim deceased in the family room with an apparent gunshot wound. They then searched the residence and located the 58-year-old male suspect deceased upstairs in his bedroom with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Both men were pronounced deceased at the scene.

The bodies have been turned over to the Division of Forensic Science where an autopsy will be performed to determine the manner and cause of death.

The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is continuing their investigation into this suspected murder/suicide incident and there is no concerns for public safety. No motive has been established for 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

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New Castle – The Delaware State Police have arrested a Middletown man after he robbed an area liquor store.

The incident began around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday December 1, 2021, when Keith A. Turner Jr., 36, entered the Rambleton Acres Liquor Store, located at 135 Christiana Road, brandishing a large butcher knife. Turner confronted a store clerk and demanded money. The employee, along with another store employee, were able to run out of the business and lock the door leaving Turner inside. Once the two store clerks were safely outside, Turner, who was now locked in the liquor store, removed an undisclosed amount of money from the cash register. Turner then attempted to escape the business by throwing a metal shopping cart at the front door and then attempted to flee out a rear bathroom window that he soon realized was too small.

With the assistance of New Castle County Police Department’s K9 Unit (Thor), commands were made for Turner to exit the building or the K9 would be released. Turner complied with the instructions and surrendered without further incident.

Keith Turner was transported back to Troop 2 where he was charged with the following:

• Robbery 1st
• Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony
• Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony
• Two counts of Criminal Mischief

Turner was arraigned via videophone with JP2 and committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on $127,100.00 cash bond.

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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Wilmington – Troopers are investigating a robbery of an area retail store that occurred Monday evening.

The incident occurred at approximately 9:08 p.m., Monday November 29, 2021, at Family Dollar located at 2021 Kirkwood Highway, as a male subject confronted two employees as there were standing behind the sales counter. The suspect was armed with an unknown type handgun and demanded money.  The clerks complied and turned over an undisclosed amount of cash before the suspect fled out of the store and ran toward Kirkwood Highway.  The store employees were not injured in the incident.

The suspect was described as a black male, 25-29 years of age, 5’09”-6’01” tall, wearing all black clothing, and had a black mask covering his face (no further physical or clothing description). He was armed with an unknown type handgun.

No surveillance photos available.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident, they are asked to contact the Robbery Unit at Troop 2, Glasgow, at 302-834-2630. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.

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Smyrna, DE- Delaware State Police are investigating a two-car fatal collision that occurred on Monday in Smyrna city limits.

On November 29, 2021, at approximately 10:21 a.m., a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe was traveling southbound on South DuPont Blvd (US 13) in the left lane approaching the traffic light at the intersection of South Carter Rd. At the same time, a 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan was traveling eastbound on S. Carter Rd. in the left turn lane approaching the green light at the intersection to travel northbound on S. DuPont Blvd. For unknown reasons, the driver of the Santa Fe failed to stop at the red light, and the front bumper struck the left driver’s side door of the Caravan near the center of the intersection. After impact, the Caravan overturned onto its passenger side just east of the collision scene. The Santa Fe continued traveling southbound a short distance and came to rest southeast of the initial impact. 

The driver of the Santa Fe was a 28-year-old Hartly woman. She was transported to an area hospital, where she was treated and released.

The driver of the Grand Caravan was a 51-year-old Clayton woman. She was extricated from the vehicle by fire department personnel and transported to an area hospital, where she died a short time later. Identification is pending notification to next of kin.

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.

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Rehoboth Beach, DE- Delaware State Police are investigating a burglary to the Sunglass Hut located in the Midway Tanger Outlets.

On November 28, 2021, at approximately 10:00 a.m., troopers were dispatched to the Sunglass Hut located at 34986 Midway Outlet Drive for a burglary. The investigation determined during the overnight hours, the unknown suspect forced entry into the business. Once inside, the suspect removed most of the store’s inventory of sunglasses and an undisclosed amount of cash from the register before fleeing. 

The suspect is described as a male wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, gray sweatpants, baseball hat, dark-colored face covering, and dark-colored gloves. The suspect was possibly traveling in a Chrysler Town and Country minivan with another unknown male subject. There are no video surveillance images available. 

This incident is being investigated by the Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit. Anyone who may have information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Joshua Hill by calling 302-752-3792 or emailing joshua.hill@delaware.gov. 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.

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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 .

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Senior Corporal Jason Hatchell

Released: 112621 2258

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